Language and Culture
ANTH S3809 (CRN: 30027) | Syllabus
Instructors: Paul Kockelman
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MWF 10.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Social Sciences
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
In-person Course. This course explores the relationships between language, culture, and cognition to investigate what 'meaning' is and why it matters. Students will explore how linguistic structures relate to language use and understanding as well as how political, ethnic, economic, gender, and cultural differences impact language use within and across populations. Course readings include recent and classic works by anthropologists, linguists, psychologists, and philosophers. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Tuition: $5480.
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