The course aims to enable students to analyse the intricate links between language and society by providing students with the knowledge of sociolinguistic theory, research methods, main concepts and terminology along with developing the relevant application skills. Students are guided into the exploration of language change and death, development and standardization, regional and social variation as well as the dependence of language use on a range of social variables such as gender, age, status, etc. Students analyse study material, participate in discussions, complete practical tasks, prepare and deliver oral and written presentations.