2023_24
Educational guide 
Faculty of Arts
A A 
english 
Bachelor's Degree in English Studies (2009)
 Subjects
  LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY
IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject (*) LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY Code 12274011
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in English Studies (2009)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period Exam timetables and dates
6 Basic Course First 2Q
Modality and teaching language See working groups
Prerequisites
Department English and German Studies
Coordinator
GALLEGO BALSÀ, LÍDIA
E-mail lidia.gallego@urv.cat
Lecturers
GALLEGO BALSÀ, LÍDIA
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General description and relevant information

This course offers an introduction to the study of the relationship between language, society and the indivuidual. In this course, language is perceived as a social practice, focusing on different aspects of its role in human societies. The topics covered include the history of English, English as a global language, language and power, multilingualism and language and the media.

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