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This seminar offers an introduction to the linguistic field of dialectology and the different varieties of English that are currently in use in the Anglophone world. As a sub-field of sociolinguistics, the study of dialects is concerned with language variation, especially the geographic distribution of linguistic features which differ from Standard English. We will discuss central issues such as the difference between 'dialect', 'accent' and 'language', the treatment of language minorities, or the social implications of using a certain variety in everyday speech. We will look at different methods of data collection, the work of renowned variational linguists, and some major dialect projects. Finally, you will also get some hands-on experience with dialect recordings and transcripts.The course is open to all undergraduate students who have successfully completed Module A/ Module II and Module.
Preparatory reading: J. K. Chambers and Peter Trudgill. 1980. Dialectology. CUP. |
