1. Anthropology 2510A Language, Culture, and Communication Textbook: Nancy Bonvillain Language, culture and Communication: The Meaning of Messages (Fourth Edition) 2003

2. Objectives: 1. introduce the relationship between communication (language) and culture 2.to critically reflect on the process of communication and the role of language cross0culturally 3.introduce basic linguistic concepts and methodologies utilized by anthropologies (anthropological linguistics, linguistic anthropology)

3. Topics will include 1. the structure of language 2.language and social and cultural context 3.language and thought 4. language and social role

4. Methodology and evaluation readings, lectures, films, class conversations exercises and examinations. attend classes and read in advance three in class examinations (20% each) a short essay of 5 to 6 pages (20%) class participation and attendance (20%)