FREN 440 - Etude Sociolinguistique

Discusses the current developments of French in relation to community identity in times of globalization and late modernity. Examines the sociocultural forces that cause language variation and change, as well as people’s attitudes vis à vis French in the Francophone world. Also introduces students to current sociolinguistic research methods.

Prerequisites & Notes: FREN 314 and FREN 401; and one course from: FREN 340, FREN 341 or FREN 342.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter