SLAVIC 570 A: Special Topics in Slavic Linguistics

Spring 2026
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Meeting:
MW 1:30pm - 3:20pm
SLN:
19485
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
ENGL 478 A , CHID 498 A , SLAVIC 370 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:
Investigation and discussion of special topics in Slavic linguistics.
Credits:
3.0-5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
April 2, 2026 - 3:05 am