Portland-State-University 2021-2022 Bulletin

Ling 482 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. Strongly recommended: Ling 391, Ling 392.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Ling 390.
  • Up one level
  • 400