PSY 351 Psychology of Language and Identity

In this course, students explore the connection between language and identity and ways in which language contributes to the psychological processes involved in the construction of a sense of identity. They examine the features of social and ethnic varieties of language and the use of these varieties by speakers to establish personal and social identities. Students also analyze their own use of language in the establishment of their multiple identities. (Community/Social Psychology). Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Credits

5

Distribution

Behavioral Science