LINGS303-22A (HAM)

Sociolinguistics

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Arts
General and Applied Linguistics

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Andreea Calude

Andreea Calude
9339
I.3.10A
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andreea.calude@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: ashleigh.wallace@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This course explores the connections between natural languages and human societies. We will consider how societies as a whole may regulate language use through policy and planning, and how languages themselves change as a result of practice (such as in situations of language contact).We will also look at how the language of individuals is affected by society: determining the variety which an individual might speak in a given context, how language varies across different types of individuals, and how an individual might adjust their language depending on different situations, or more generally over the span of their life.
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Paper Structure

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This paper normally has three contact hours per week, a two-hour interactive lecture and a one-hour tutorial.

However, because of the current restrictions regarding Covid-19 and the uncertainty of people needing to in and out of self-isolation at short notice, all lectures will be delivered via series of recordings, released on Moodle. I will schedule a drop-in zoom meeting on Mondays at the scheduled time of 3pm - by using the zoom link - in order to give you a chance to ask questions and to discuss course material. This Monday zoom session is entirely optional.

The Wednesday one-hour scheduled session is however not optional and I hope to 'see' everyone on zoom at that time. The one-hour will act as a tutorial and sometimes, it will involve students giving presentations. If is of utmost important that you attend this session, whether you are presenting or not. If you cannot attend this session for whatever reason, please email me at the earliest convenience to let me know.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Discuss the nature of linguistic variation
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  • Critically assess the impact of language attitudes in society and on individuals
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  • Acquire knowledge about language legislation, policy and planning and their impact
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  • Discuss societal multilingualism
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  • Identify several issues which affect how languages change over time
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignment 1 Literature reading list (annotated)
18 Apr 2022
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Assignment 2: Tutorial presentation
30
  • In Class: In Tutorial
3. Assignment 4: Literature Review
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Assignment 3: Class Test
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Required Readings

Required book:

Meyerhoff, Miriam 2019. Introducing Sociolinguistics. 3rd ed. Routledge.
An online version of this book is available through the University library catalogue.


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Recommended Readings

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Held at Library on Course Reserve:

Bell, A. (2014). The Guidebook to Sociolinguistics. Chichester, UK: Wiley Blackwell. (available online)

Coulmas, F. 2013. Sociolinguistics: The Study of Speakers’ Choices. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. P40 .C63 2005
Coupland, N. and Jaworksi,, A. 1997. Sociolinguistics: A Reader and Coursebook. London: Macmillan. P40.S62 1997
Wardhaugh, R. 2010. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics. Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell. P40.W27 2010

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Other Resources

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Research articles are detailed in the Reading List (for week 11) and also on Moodle from time as additional reading.
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Online Support

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There is an online Moodle community for this course. Moodle can be accessed via iWaikato.
Lecture slides, tutorial materials, assignment details, additional readings, important dates and other messages are available from this site.
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Workload

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This paper is a 15 point paper, with an expectation of 150 hours of work associated with it.
It involves three contact hours per week, supported by reading, with additional hours required for the preparation of formal assessment.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: LINGS201 or LING204

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: LING304

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