Portland-State-University 2024-2025 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 or Ling 513 or Ling 521
  • Up one level
  • 500