CHIN3005 Chinese Language and Society
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Chinese |
| Offered in | CHIN3005 will not be offered in 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course explores the Chinese language as it functions within diverse social and political contexts. The course examines specific socio-linguistic phenomena such as: dialects and regionalects, language policy and language reform, the politicization of language, language and gender, the evolution of Modern Standard Chinese and its relationship to other Chinese languages, phoneticization of Chinese characters, social motivation and language change, grammar and social meaning. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assignment work (totaling 60%) and a final examination (totaling 40%). |
| Workload |
32 contact hours per semester Course conducted subject to enrolments. |
| Areas of Interest | Asian Languages |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Elementary knowledge of Mandarin Chinese (equivalent to first-year Chinese) is highly recommended for success at this course. |
| Requisite Statement |
Permission of Coordinator |
| Majors/Specialisations | Chinese Language |
| Academic Contact | Ms Yanyan Wang |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
