Instructor: Dr
Agnes Kang
2nd semester
6 credits
Form of
assessment: 100% coursework
2
contact hours per week, plus tutorial meetings
throughout the term
Prerequisite:
Grade C or above in ENGL1009
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This
interdisciplinary course explores the relationship
between language and identity with a special
focus on Asian Americans and linguistic issues
relevant to Asian Americans. With particular
attention to the linguistic practices of Asian
Americans, we will examine such questions
as: What attitudes are associated with being
bilingual? Do Asian Americans speak with an
accent? Does accent determine how Asian Americans
are perceived? We will also explore the position
of Asian Americans in social, political, and
educational discourses in order to understand
how an 'Asian American' identity can be constructed
through language practices. Although the course
focuses on Asian American identities and experiences,
students will be encouraged to discuss issues
of social identity and language in general.
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The
topics to be discussed include: bilingualism,
language contact, code-switching, perceptions
of Asian Americans (e.g. 'the model minority',
'unassimilable aliens', etc.), stylization,
linguistic ideologies, and the construction
of Asian American identity through language
usage.
The
aims of this course are to introduce students
to the study of Asian Americans and issues
of language and identity. Our study of Asian
Americans and language will draw on theoretical
approaches from Asian American studies,
sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology
and discourse analysis. Students will learn
to read and discuss issues critically and
apply theoretical concepts to their own
analyses.
This course consists of two lecture hours per week, which include classes consisting of lecture and discussion formats. It is important for students to attend all lectures. Students are responsible for all material, information, and announcements made during the lectures. The lecture and discussion formats will be scheduled during the first week of class. Students will lead class discussions in smaller groups to allow for more interactive learning.
This
course is assessed on 100% coursework.
Information
on textbooks and readings will be provided
in the first week of class.
