SE232 : Sociology of Language

Department

Department of Sociology

Academic Program

Bachelor in Sociology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

To familiarize the student with the sociology of language in terms of its definition, importance, and applied fields.2. That the student recognize the mixing of the sociology of language with the subjects of language sciences.3. That the student recognizes the linguistic phenomenon and its characteristics.4. That the student recognize the linguistic conflict and linguistic spread, their causes, and the dialects and linguistic diversity in society.5. That the student recognizes the relationship between language, thought and culture.6. To familiarize the student with the development of linguistic and sociological studies.

Intended learning outcomes

By passing this course, the student becomes able to compare and reason with realistic examples. The student uses social theories in explaining the linguistic phenomenon. To link the decisions of the article with what exists in reality. The student will be able to distinguish between the sociology of language and the topics of language sciences.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching the course depends on the following:1. Lectures.2. Scientific discussions.3. Conducting scientific research.4. Preparing for the lecture

Methods of assessments

Types of assessment used in the course teaching and learning process:Written midterm exams of 25% pure papers and discussions of 15% and the final exam of 60%

1/ Dr. El-Sayed Sheta, Sociology of Language, Alexandria Book Center: Alexandria, 19982/ d. Abdel Fattaj Afifi, Sociology of Language, Dar Al-Fikr Al-Arabi, 1995.3/ Dr. Ali Abdel Wahed, Linguistics, Dar Al Nahda: Egypt, 2004.4/ Tawfiq Muhammad Shaheen, General Linguistics, Wahba Library, 1980.