We examine languages and dialects that are associated with particular regions, cultures, and/or ethnic groups in Canada, including First Nations languages, French, English and immigrant languages. We consider language structures, variation and ways that languages relate to the identity of groups which speak them.

Antirequisite(s): Anthropology 2152A/B, the former Linguistics 2185A/B, the former Linguistics 2285F/G.

Prerequisite(s): One of Anthropology 1020 (formerly Anthropology 1020E), Anthropology 1025F/G, Anthropology 1027A/B, First Nations Studies 1020E, or Linguistics 2288A/B.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.