AMES 337S · also LINGUIST 337S
Chinese Sociolinguistics
Yan Liu
Description from DukeHub
Investigation of the complex interaction between Chinese linguistic practices and Chinese-speaking societies. Integration of conceptual framework in sociolinguistics and empirical research on sociolinguistics issues in Chinese-speaking societies. Topics including the historical development of the modern Chinese language, regional and social variations, language ideology and language policies, language and identity, language and gender, politeness and cross-cultural communication, language and social media, and language and education. Readings and class conducted in English.
Skills
- languagesdescription: "linguistic" and 2 more
AI-resilient: 2 of 5
- No: Physical, lab or field work
- No: Live work with people
- Yes: Judgment someone is accountable for · "policies"
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- Yes: Small, in-person format · seminar, 18 seats per section
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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