EALC 231

Credit: 3 hours.

“Language and Identity in Chinese” explores the relationship between language and identity in Greater China and Chinese diasporic communities globally. Topics include linguistic diversity, bilingualism, heritage language maintenance, digital communication, and the role of language in multicultural environments. Students will analyze linguistic landscapes in media and public spaces, examining language shift, intergenerational transmission, and sociopolitical implications. Coursework includes readings, online discussion posts, in-class discussions, and a final project in which students will document and interpret a linguistic landscape.