Masashi Hashimoto
Spring 2013
Ling 101: People & Their Language, Discussion Section 7 (Class
Number: 12359)
Ling 101: People & Their Language, Discussion Section 6 (Class
Number: 12341)
[Course description]
Language is a uniquely human instinct. It is also our most important
cultural artifact. This course examines language as an instinct and as a
social construct that dynamically shapes and is shaped by history, class,
status, ethnicity, gender, and institutions like the media and the law.
(Gen.Ed. U, SB)
[Days & Times]
(It is required to attend lectures given by Prof. John Kingston on Wed and
Fri.)
Discussion Section 7 (Class Number: 12359) Mo 11:15am - 12:05pm.
Discussion Section 6 (Class Number: 12341) Mo 1:25pm - 2:15pm.
[Office Hours]
Mo 9-10, 11:15-12:05 and by appointment. My office is 305 South College.
South College is the red brick building next to the Du Bois Library tower.
[E-mail]
mhashimo@linguist.umass.edu
[Course
syllabus]
The course syllabus will be distributed on the first day.
[More
information]
Please see the course website, http://people.umass.edu/mhashimo/2013spring/ling101/