Legacy Course Catalog
ANTH 414 - Introduction To Language And Culture
| Effectivity: | 08/27/2001 - Fall 2007 *** @ Purdue Calumet Traditional |
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| Credits: | 3 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | fal spr sum |
| Short Title: | Intro Langua Culture |
| Description: | This course introduces undergraduate students to the anthropological view of language. Communication systems of other animals will be discussed to highlight the importance of language in the development of culture. Various theories of language and the diversity of language will be investigated. The anthropologist's view of language structure, linguistic change, and writing systems will be presented. There will be a strong emphasis on the relation of language to other aspects of culture. Non-Indo-European languages will be compared to American English throughout the course. |
| Department: | Behavioral Sciences |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | NO |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | NO |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
