Language and Identity in India: Exploring the Phenomenon of Hinglish

CAS LN 381

  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
  • Social Inquiry I

Explores how the history and contemporary usage of Hinglish reflect India's postcolonial and globalized identity. Readings on sociolinguistic theories and linguistic rules of Hinglish, with examples from cinema, advertising, social media, and popular fiction. Course taught in English. Effective Spring 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Social Inquiry I.

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