This course explores the relationship between language and sex/gender systems from a critical linguistic anthropological perspective. Areas investigated include: language and gender stereotypes; gender variation in language usage; power and women's status; and male vs female communicative styles in different contexts. An essay on a relevant topic is required.

Antirequisite(s): Anthropology 2151A/B, the former Linguistics 2185A/B, the former Linguistics 2286F/G, the former Linguistics 2287F/G.

Prerequisite(s): One of Anthropology 1020 (formerly Anthropology 1020E), Anthropology 1025F/G, Anthropology 1027A/B, Women's Studies 1020E, Women's Studies 1021F/G, , or Linguistics 2288A/B.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.