Academic Catalog

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Communication (COMM)

COMM 110  Language, Identity, and Communication in Qatar  3 Credits

Grade Mode: Standard Letter, Audit/Non Audit

This course examines the relationship between language, identity, and communication in the Gulf, focusing on Qatar. Students will explore how different language practices reflect and shape the cultural identities of diverse ethnic, national, and social groups. The dynamics of multilingualism, language ideologies, and policies will be analyzed in the context of migration, globalization, and modernization. Special attention is given to Arabic multiglossia, and the roles of English and other migrant languages in shaping both linguistic practices and identities, as well as intercultural communication in the region. Through interactive discussions, language documentation activities, and community-engagement projects, students will critically engage with Qatar's sociolinguistic landscape, enhancing their multilingual communication skills and understanding of how language shapes identities.

COMM 115  Language and Islamic Identities  3 Credits

Grade Mode: Standard Letter