| Academic Year |
2026Year |
School/Graduate School |
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences |
| Lecture Code |
AQH00901 |
Subject Classification |
Specialized Education |
| Subject Name |
Introduction to Sociolinguistics I (社会言語学入門 I) |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
シャカイゲンゴガクニュウモン I |
Subject Name in
English |
Introduction to Sociolinguistics I |
| Instructor |
KOBA ARISA |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
コバ アリサ |
| Campus |
Higashi-Hiroshima |
Semester/Term |
2nd-Year, Second Semester, 3Term |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(3T) Thur3-4：IAS K307 |
| Lesson Style |
Lecture |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
Face-to-face |
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| Credits |
1.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
2 |
Language of Instruction |
E
:
English |
| Course Level |
2
:
Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
|
| Course Area（Area） |
23
:
Arts and Humanities |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
06
:
Linguistics |
| Eligible Students |
Second-year students and above |
| Keywords |
Sociolinguistics, Pragmatics, Identity, Communication, Language variation |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
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Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
Students will examine language use within social frameworks and learn key theories and concepts related to communication. Through this course, students will develop an understanding of sociolinguistic factors and related concepts in English communication, enabling them to interpret speakers’ and writers’ intentions accurately and effectively. |
| Class Schedule |
lesson1 Introduction: What is Sociolinguistics?
lesson2 Language Variation
lesson3 Language and Power ①
lesson4 Language and Power ②
lesson5 Narrative and Society ①
lesson6 Narrative and Society ②
lesson7 Preparing for Presentation
lesson8 Presentation
A final report will be assigned.
Class content and order may change depending on students’ interests or the number of students. |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
Class materials will be distributed via Moodle or in person. |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Zoom, Other (see [More Details]), moodle |
| (More Details) |
PC-necessary |
| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Post-class Report |
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
Students are required to submit pre- and post-class homework. |
| Requirements |
Since the content of “Introduction to Sociolinguistics II” is based on “Introduction to Sociolinguistics I,” it is recommended that students take both courses. As this course includes substantial group work, regular attendance is strongly recommended. |
| Grading Method |
Assignments: 30%
Presentation / Final project: 35%
Report: 35%
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| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
|
| Message |
Bring a laptop to class. |
| Other |
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Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. |