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Betsy E Evans
LING 580
Seattle Campus
Advanced study in current theories of syntax, semantics, phonology, or morphology. Can be repeated for credit.
Class description
In this seminar we will explore how notions of authenticity play a role in methods and theory in sociolinguistics. What is *authentic* speech? Is sociolinguistics limited by a prioritization of unmonitored speech? Are other types of speakers/speech worthy of sociolinguistic investigation? Why or why not? Can the study of other *types* of speech be reconciled with the vernacular principle? Is the vernacular the *purest* form of language? How do the recent notions of style or imitation fit into the traditional variationist paradigm?
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Students must have taken LING 433 or seek the permission of the instructor
Class assignments and grading
