Contemporary Theory in Linguistic Anthropology (483-0-1)

Instructors

Doris S. Warriner

Meeting Info

2001 Sheridan Anthro Lab 1410: Thurs 3:00PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

This course covers a range of linguistic anthropology and semiotic anthropology topics, including indexicality, enregisterment, interdiscursivity, performativity, materiality, citationality, narrative, affect, qualia, chronotopes, and scale. Building on the content of 401-linguistic, this course is intended to broaden and deepen graduate students' understanding of linguistic and semiotic anthropology in ways that directly support the development of their doctoral research. Graduate students outside of Anthropology are encouraged to contact instructor with their interest for a permission number.

Registration Requirements

Graduate students only. Permission of instructor is required for students outside of the Anthropology Graduate Program.

Learning Objectives

Engage with theoretical texts, apply theory to data, increase knowledge in students' individual research area.

Class Materials (Required)

PDFs of required readings will be available on CANVAS.

Class Materials (Suggested)

Gal, S. & Irvine, J. (2019). Signs of Difference: Language and Ideology in Social Life. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Class Notes

Students are required to read and present on an ethnography of their choice, but they are not required to purchase the selected book.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have completed ANTHRO 401-4 to enroll.