82-480: Social and Cognitive Aspects of Bilingualism
This course introduces students to the nature and extent of bilingualism in individuals and diverse communities in the US and abroad, with an emphasis on the social, historical and political forces that shape the language varieties and abilities of bilinguals. There is also a brief exploration of the psycholinguistic features that characterize bilingual individuals. It also addresses the challenges and opportunities that bilingualism posses for multilingual societies and individuals. Students will develop their knowledge and critical analysis skills of bilingualism through readings, group discussions, field projects and a research paper. Pre-requisites: Students must have completed 82-280, 82-180, 82-384, 82-382 or by permission of the instructor.
| A | TR | 09:00 am - 10:20 am | BH 237B | Achugar |