ANTH 4 - Language and Culture

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course introduces students to the anthropological study of language. Using a cross-cultural perspective, students will examine the relationship between culture and the ways in which humans communicate. Topics include language acquisition, structure, diversity, and change. The social and non-verbal aspects of language will also be explored.