Language Policy and Planning addresses the ways in which people, organizations, and governments have tried to control or influence how languages are learned, developed, and used. It includes the development of standardized languages, writing systems, and creation of grammars and dictionaries. It also addresses language legislation, and governments' and organizations' attempts to promote or prescribe certain languages, including in K-12 education. The implementation of language policies and plans is shaped by many factors including history, politics, and ideologies. Students in this course examine methods and theories of language policy and planning development and implementation with specific application to Indigenous languages. Cross-listed: ANTH-3409. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and ANTH-3409. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and ANTH-3409.
Prerequisites
18 Credit hours completed in any subject area (prerequisite).
