Language Life II
TeachersHINO, JunkoStaffInfo
Elective, CreditsElective  2 credit [Department of Elementary Education Elementary Education Course]
 Syllabus NumberJLE-105

Course Description

This class is about the basic relationship between society and language. Based on the basic concepts of the relationship between language and society covered in Language Life I, the class will focus on the contemporary usage of the Japanese language. In particular, we will consider changes in Japanese grammar (ra-nuki), polite expressions, typing language in the Internet and SNS. By working in groups, students will analyze their own language use and behavior.