This interdisciplinary graduate seminar explores the connections between linguistic variation, language perception, and applied settings, such as healthcare, law, business, risk communication, and more. It will be dedicated to using sociolinguistics to make interdisciplinary connections via applied research. Readings will include topics related to linguistic variation and perceptual dialectology, as well as work that applies sociolinguistic concepts to contexts such as healthcare, risk communication, business, education, artificial intelligence, and law. Students should have graduate standing and experience with sociolinguistics or seek permission of instructor. Taught in English.
CRN 49425, Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:50pm, Armory 428.
Instructor: Salvatore Callesano