The Study of Language: Thinking Dialectically

Language Versus Discourse

The Components of Language

Language and Meaning

Language and Perception

Recent Research Findings

Cultural Variations in Language

Variations in Communication Style

Variations in Contextual Rules

Discourse: Language and Power

Co-Cultural Communication

Semiotics

Discourse and Social Structure

The "Power" Effects of Labels

Moving Between Languages

Multilingualism

Translation and Interpretation

Language and Identity

Code Switching

Language Politics and Policies

Language and Globalization

Summary

Discussion Questions

Activities

Key Words

References