Language, Identity and Nation (R9028)
15 credits, Level 5
Spring teaching
On this module, you’ll explore the reciprocal relationship between speakers of various languages and the societies, nations and states in which they live.
The module falls into two sections. The first takes a sociolinguistic approach and you’ll examine the relationship between:
- ethnicity
- class
- gender
- sexuality
- other variables.
You’ll consider the way in which they shape language communities and the enclaves within them – how language interacts with these markers of identity defining and refining them.
The second section explores the socio-political factors that employ language in the process of nation building and imagining. You’ll look at theories of nationalism and examine the relationship between culture and national identity in the case of:
- anti-Ottoman Arab nationalism
- the linguistic basis of Arab ethnic identity.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.