FF:AJ22075 Social Dialects in English - Course Information

AJ22075 Social Dialects and Styles in English

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Aleš Launer (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Ing. Mgr. Jiří Rambousek, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Michaela Hrazdílková

Timetable

Fri 10:50–11:35 32, Fri 11:40–12:25 32

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 18 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/18, only registered: 0/18, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/18

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Course objectives

The course will cover some of the areas of English that are usually strongly influenced by social stereotypes, values and/or changing attitudes of its users. The topics will include: taboo in language, euphemism, slang, jargon, doublespeak, political correctness, etc. Each area will be exemplified by using sample texts to be analysed by the student.

Syllabus

• The course will cover some of the areas of English that are usually strongly influenced by social stereotypes, values and/or changing attitudes of its users. The topics will include: taboo in language, euphemism, slang, jargon, doublespeak, political correctness, etc. Each area will be exemplified by using sample texts to be analysed by the student.

Assessment methods (in Czech)

Seminar; Assessment: classwork, essay.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught each semester.
Credit evaluation note: 2 původní kredity.

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