LANG400 Situational Language Use for Professional Advancement

This course will examine language use in different situations. It will explore appropriate and inappropriate language in a number of social and professional contexts. Topics include the differences between formal and informal language, attitudes toward language use, the use of slang and jargon, and language functions. Prerequisite(s): Not open to native speakers of English or non-native speakers enrolled in Writing Skills Development. Assessment by DAL to ascertain English language proficiency appropriate for this course. 5 quarter hours or 3 semester hours