ANTH 7455 - African Languages

Effective Start Date: 10/18/2016
An introduction to the linguistic diversity of the African continent, with focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Topics include linguistic structures (sound systems, word-formation, and syntax); the classification of African languages; the use of linguistic data to reconstruct prehistory; language and social identity; verbal art; language policy debates; the rise of “mixed” languages among urban youth. Taught concurrently with ANTH 3455.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis: Graded