LING2379 · Slavic & Eastern Languages and Literatures

Language and Ethnicity

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Margaret Thomas

Professor, Department of Eastern, Slavic & German Studies

2 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.5
Course: 4.5

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Margaret Thomas

Professor, Department of Eastern, Slavic & German Studies

2 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.5
Course: 4.5

About this course

An examination of how we use language to regulate power relations among social groups and of how individuals define personal identity through speech. Case studies include: the linguistic representation of social class membership, dialect geography, Native Americans and U.S. language policy, the Ebonics controversy, and arguments for and against maintaining public language standards. Emphasis on the status of language and ethnicity in the United States, viewed in cross-cultural perspective.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.80 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.64 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.79 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.54 / 5

Weekly effort: ~5 hours

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Evaluation history 2 terms

All available terms for LING2379. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Spring 2025	1	4.7	4.6
Spring 2023	1	4.3	4.4