Portland-State-University 2017-2018 Bulletin

Ling 582 Pidgins and Creoles

Introduces students to the language varieties arising in contact situations. Concentration on African and New World creoles (and African American Vernacular English). Considers the formation of pidgins and creoles in terms of both first and second language acquisition. Looks at the social factors involved in their creation.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Ling 390.
  • Up one level
  • 500