Syllabus data

Teacher name ： Kayoko KINSHI
Course Title
Sociolinguistics for Global Business
Course Title in English
Sociolinguistics for Global Business
Course Type
Major Courses
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Eligible Students
School of Economics and Management
Target Grade
2Year
Course Numbering Code
KCCBG2MCA1
Credits
2.00Credits
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Type of Class
講義 (Lecture)
Eligible Year/Semester
Spring semester 2026
(Spring semester)
Instructor
Kayoko KINSHI
Affiliation
School of Economics and Management
Language of Instruction
English
Related SDGs
N/a
Office Hours and Location
B301
Office hours by appointment
Contact
kinshi@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp

Corresponding Diploma Policy
A double circle indicates the most relevant DP number and a circle indicates the associated DP.
Corresponding Undergraduate School DP
2◎／3〇
Corresponding Graduate School DP
ー
Corresponding University-Wide DP
N/a
Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course
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Course Objectives and Learning Outcome

This course provides students with a basic knowledge of sociolinguistics, the study of the role of language in human society. In this course, we will learn sociolinguistic phenomena; specifically the development of dialects, language change, and standardization. We will examine our own linguistic practices and those of the schools and communities within we study, work, and live.

Specific learning objectives in this course include:

1. to understand key terminology, concepts and theories in sociolinguistics

2. to examine a variety of case studies which show how language functions in society

3. to raise an awareness of ongoing language change in society
Subtitle and Keywords of the Class
Keywords: Sociolinguistics, language and society, culture, social factors
Course Overview and Schedule
The course will be taught in seminar-style. The instructor will give brief lectures on topics in sociolinguistics, and students will be expected to be involved in small group discussion each week.

1. Introduction
2. What do sociolinguists study?
3. Language choice in multilingual communities
4. Language choice in multilingual communities
5. Language maintenance and shift
6. Language maintenance and shift
7. Linguistic varieties and multilingual nations
8. Linguistic varieties and multilingual nations
9. National languages and language planning
10. National languages and language planning
11. Regional and social dialects
12. Regional and social dialects
13. Gender and age
14. Gender and age
15. Review
In-person/Remote Classification
In-person
Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application
• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits
Uses of Generative AI
Limited permission for use
Precautions for using Generative AI
When using generative AI, please pay attention to the contents described in “Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Education at the University of Hyogo (For Students)” In this course, the use of generative AI is permitted only within the following scope, and use beyond this scope is prohibited. Students must follow the instructions of the instructor regarding the use of generative AI. If it is found that generative AI has been used beyond the scope approved by the instructor, credits may not be granted or may be revoked. It is important to verify factual accuracy and check/add sources and references for any content generated by AI. Submitting AI-generated output directly as assignments or reports is strictly prohibited.
Textbook

Materials will be provided by the course instructor.

References
Stanlaw. J., et al. (2019). Language, Culture, and Society: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology. Routledge.
Trudgill. P. (2000). Sociolinguistics: An Introduction to Language and Society. Penguin.

Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)
Students need to prepare for the next lesson (15h), do the required assignments (15h), and review the previous lesson (30h).
Contents of Active Learning
Students will learn to work in groups and to participate in the discussion.
Grading Criteria and Methods
Students who demonstrate an understanding of the assigned tasks and successfully complete the required reports will receive grades based on their level of proficiency in achieving the course objectives and learning outcomes. Grades will be assigned as follows: S (90 points or higher), A (80 points or higher), B (70 points or higher), and C (60 points or higher).
Grading criteria:
Class discussions and comments: 40%
Assignments: 40%
Final report: 20%
How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results
Feedback will be provided in class or via Unipa when possible.
Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration

This course requires a lot of reading each week so that students can actively participate in discussions. Students need to prepare for each session, do the required assignments, and review the previous sessions.

Practical Education
Not applicable.
Remarks
In cases where any differences arise between the English version and the original Japanese version, the Japanese version shall prevail as the official authoritative version.