LING 80CLanguage, Society, and Culture
The study of language from a sociological perspective. Multilingualism, language change and variation, pidgins and creoles, the origin and diversification of dialects.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Oakes Acad 105 | I. Sichel | Open 0/160 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Humn Lecture Hall | J. Padgett | Closed 138/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Sichel | 2.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 38% | 24 |
| Jaye Padgett | 4.7 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 90% | 42 |
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