An examination of the relationship between language, society and identity in the Arab world, with special emphasis on North Africa. Topics include: colonial and postcolonial periods; the role of Arabic in pan-Arab identity; multilingualism, class and education; ideologies of gender and language; and ethno-linguistic revitalization among Berbers in North Africa. Same as HISC96H3
Any B-level course in African Studies, Linguistics, History, or Women's and Gender Studies