LING1002 The Social Life of Language (Australian National University): rated 4.2/5 overall across 1 review collected on ANU Wall.
LING1002 is a Australian National University course taught by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences in Linguistics. This page brings together its handbook details and what ANU students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 语言的社会生活
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Linguistics
Faculty: ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
In this course, we examine language in its social context, to answer a range of questions that are key to understanding the way language works. We survey and critically assess key concepts and methods that have been used in sociolinguistic research, examining language across different social settings, and as used by different social groups.
LING1002 has 1 scored review: overall 4.2/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "Currently doing LING1002 - Social Life of Language as an elective. It’s been very enjoyable and interesting from just the first week, and the people are great :)"
The course panel on ANU Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is LING1002 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 4.2/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches LING1002, and when is it offered?
A: LING1002 is taught by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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