LING2377 · Slavic & Eastern Languages and Literatures
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
The goal of this course is to introduce students to a vital part of culture, social structure, and education in Africa through the lens of language. We will look at central concepts as multilingualism, language policy/language of literacy, urban youth languages, and African languages in the diaspora. The course is designed for students with little or no background in linguistics. No previous knowledge of any African languages is required.
Course experience
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Organization
4.4 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.1 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.3 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.3 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 section