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LNGS 308 — Ethnography of Speaking
Linguistics · University of Ghana
This course discusses the social and cultural norms governing communication in general, dwelling on Dell Hymes‘ advocacy for the study of language beyond grammar. Topics discussed include: linguistic relativity, linguistic determinism, cultural attitudes to speaking, the power of the spoken word, secret languages, silence, indirection, norms of speaking in various forums, non-verbal communication and verbal taboos.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 400
Other courses on this programme
- GHLS 111 — Ghanaian Language Proficiency for Beginners
- GHLS 112 — Intermediate Ghanaian Language Proficiency
- GHLS 113 — Advanced Ghanaian Language Proficiency I
- GHLS 114 — Advanced Ghanaian Language Proficiency II
- GHLS 430 — Project
- GHLS 441 — Written Literature of a Ghanaian Language
- GHLS 442 — Advanced Composition in a Ghanaian Language
- GHLS 443 — History and Development of a Ghanaian Language
- GHLS 444 — Topics in Ghanaian Language Studies
- LING 417 — Language and Law
- LNGS 301 — Introduction to Phonology
- LNGS 302 — Syntax I
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 2 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Humanities (2017).