SOCIOLINGUISTICS AND LITERATURE

Uses sociolinguistic approaches to literature to explore the insights arising through analysis that focuses on language. Unpicks some of the assumptions that are made based on the way people speak, by understanding of the social and other conditions for the development of different varieties of English. Uses a variety of literary texts and films. Final project brings together material from both linked courses.Corequisite: BL 136. Prerequisite: EN 125 or equivalent.