SLAVIC 370 A: What is in a Language Name? The Case of Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, and Serbian

Spring 2026
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Meeting:
MW 1:30pm - 3:20pm
SLN:
19482
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
SLAVIC 570 A , ENGL 478 A , CHID 498 A
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

Concepts such as language death and language birth are explored

by examining the fates of the language known as Serbo-Croatian, on the one hand,

and, on the other, of the languages known as Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, and Serbian.

The relation between the concepts of dialect and language is analyzed. 

Notions of language politics, language standardization, and language emancipation 

in Southeastern Europe, in particular, and, in general, around the world are analyzed.

COURSE FLYER A map of the Balkans, on which "SLAVIC 370/570, ENGL 478, CHID 498 SPRING 2026 M/W 1:30-3:20 WHAT’S IN A LANGUAGE NAME? THE CASE OF BOSNIAN, CROATIAN, MONTENEGRIN, AND SERBIAN LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL POLICY LANGUAGE POLITICS, STANDARDIZATION, AND EMANCIPATION IN THE BALKANS; LANGUAGE DEATH AND BIRTH; DIALECTS? LANGUAGES LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING OFF?" is superimposed.

Catalog Description:
Examines diverse phenomena related to the language known as Serbo-Croatian, and to the Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, and Serbian languages. Explores concepts such as language death, birth, politics, standardization, and codification. The relation between dialect and language is observed in an ecology exhibiting ethnic and religious diversity.
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
April 2, 2026 - 3:02 am