ASIA6001 Language in Asia
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course aims to familiarise students with the linguistic situation in Asia. It investigates the major languages of the region from the perspective of their genetic status, their historical development and interaction, their major typological features, and their present-day social position. Sample topics discussed will include writing-systems, the role of classical varieties, patterns of borrowing, honorifics, and language standardisation, with illustration from the range of Asian languages taught at the ANU. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this course students should be able to: 1. understand the basic terminology and issues of the field of linguistics as they pertain to the languages of Asia; 2. discuss native and non-native speakers' attitudes towards language and writing; 3. assess the typical arguments made in linguistic discussions; 4. explain the complex attitudes people have to language, and multilingualism; 5. analyse and compare linguistic systems; 7. research linguistic issues of interest in the region's languages and present arguments and conclusions coherently, persuasively, and meaningfully; 8. reflect on and articulate how your own views on language have developed over the course of the semester; 9. reflect on and articulate issues that you have had in your own language learning process. |
| Indicative Assessment |
One 2500-3000 word essay (30%), Two 1000 word essays (30%), One 1000 word language learning essay (15%) One 1000 word critical review of 3-4 articles (10%) Participation in class (5%), Participation in on-line discussion (10%).
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| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
Permission of coordinator |
| Incompatibility | ASIA6101 |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Applied Japanese Linguistics, Joint Degree Program ANU-NUS - Master of Arts (Southeast Asian Studies), and Master of Asia-Pacific Studies |
| Other Information |
Normally delivered intensively / flexibly over two weekends (subject to student input), complemented by assignment work. |
| Academic Contact | Dr Peter Hendriks |
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