The study of language as a resource for the production of gender and sexuality across cultures. Topics include: gender differentiation in language structure and use; intragender variation; language and discrimination; linguistic ideologies; language and identity.
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UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeThis class was essentially cut in half due to the TA strike, so my grade was only based on 1 paper, the midterm, & participation. Attendance wasn't mandatory but class lectures were interesting. All the papers were super straightforward and short. The midterm was weirdly hard and lacked structure but they were flexible about dropping questions.
zimman is my favorite professor and this is my favorite course so far. super fascinating content and not a hard class at all. easy A if you understand materials. I would take all classes with him if I had the chance to. 2 exams and 3 quizzes and 3 papers, the papers were all on interesting topics. and extra credit write ups up to 5% of your grade
3 data analyses, sometimes bi weekly quizzes, not at all bad. Lectures are so interesting though, gives many visual aids. Lots of reading weekly for every lecture.
There were many interesting topics covered and I did enjoy most of what I learned in this class although I was slightly lost sometimes due to my lack of a linguistics background. Weekly quizzes require reading of materialas long as you have the main points down you should be fine.
This class was very interesting. Prof Zimman was an excellent professor, as well as my T.A., Simon. There are quizzes on the lecture every week during section. Not difficult, just make sure to go over your notes from lecture and you'll be good. There were 3 essays that were pretty straight forward.
the most amazing professor I've ever had