Dr. Jean-Michel Filippi
Year I, Semester II
This course introduces students to the concept of linguistic variation, and applies it to the study of Cambodian languages. The term ‘variation’ refers to variations in dialects and sociolinguistic variations. Students become familiar with both approaches, enabling them to take part in current research, particularly on the ‘Linguistic Atlas of Cambodia’. As part of this, students learn about the differences between languages and dialects, linguistic variations and linguistic changes, and are introduced to Cambodian ecolinguistics.