Module 5: The Geography of Language
Section outline
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Artistic illustration of the Language Tree depicting the connections between Indo-European and Uralic languages (Courtesy of Tom Wrigley, Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA) Click the image for a more complete version of this language tree.Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe: the differing bases of ethnic identity. (MLO 1)
- Explain: the relationship between ethnicity and personal identity (MLO 2)
- Describe: the degrees of relevance of ethnicity in a society (MLO 3)
- Link: ethnicity, race, and class as they relate to political power (MLO 4)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 5 Introduction
- Read Chapter 5: The Geography of Language in Introduction to Human Geography
- Complete the Module 5 assignment, Discussion questions, and Chapter 5 Quiz
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module on the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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