Deskripsi Mata Kuliah
This course aims to equip students with a critical understanding of the relationship between language and society, delving into the field of sociolinguistics. Students will explore how social factors such as ethnicity, gender, social class, and age influence language use and variation. The curriculum delves into concepts such as dialects, registers, code-switching, and language and power. Case studies from diverse communities around the world will showcase the dynamic interplay between language and social identity (SDG 10). Through interactive activities such as group discussions, presentations, and sociolinguistic analysis of real-world examples, students will develop critical thinking skills and gain a deeper appreciation for the multifaceted nature of language in society. Assessment will be a combination of essay projects, presentations, and participation, fostering effective communication and analytical skills. By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to analyze language use in social contexts, fostering greater understanding and appreciation for the richness and complexity of human communication.
CPMK
- Being able to demonstrate academic ethics in writing an academic paper in the areas of sociolinguistics.
- Being able to apply concepts and theories of sociolinguistics in shaping new language communities and repertoires.
- Being able to communicate with various interlocutors in different contexts by applying sociolinguistic parameters.
- Being able to make an academic paper on a particular topic using sociolinguistic parameters of a chosen language.