Eng 539 (Advanced Sociolinguistics) aims to introduce students to advanced terms and theories underlying sociolinguistics research, including the cutting-edge trans-perspectives in language theories and practices. It will also provide them with a general understanding of fieldwork techniques used within the field. The course specifically deals with regional and social variations in language as well as variations in language caused by age, gender and social class. It also explores the historical, political, social, and cultural factors and ideologies that contribute to language shift, death and endangerment of languages. In addition, the course examines the intricate relationship among culture, communication, context, power, identity, and non- verbal elements of prejudice and discrimination in intercultural encounters.