Language, Power, and Society: Language Policy and Identity

Language, Power, and Society: Language Policy and Identity

Language, Power, and Society: Language Policy and Identity

Examine how language, politics, and identity interact by analyzing perspectives, policies, and media examples from historical and contemporary sources.

Language, Power, and Society: Language Policy and Identity

Price

$18.73per class

$18.73

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
13–18
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
8

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Class Experience

A four-week course exploring how societies frame language—as a problem, a right, or a resource—and the implications for policy, minority communities, and education. Topics include English's role in the U.S., assimilation versus pluralism, and strategies for navigating linguistic diversity; learning is grounded in analysis of historical and contemporary newspaper articles and sociolinguistic frameworks.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze different societal perspectives on language (problem, right, resource) and their consequences.

  • Evaluate strategies for addressing linguistic diversity, including assimilation, separation, and preservation.

  • Examine the impact of English dominance and power dynamics on minority language communities.

  • Apply critical thinking to assess assessment methods and educational implications for minority language students.

  • Compare pluralist and conflict/equilibrium frameworks for understanding language and society.

Meet Your Instructor

Yashasvi Deshmukh

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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