This course aims to familiarise students with the general 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 will include writing systems, the role of classical varieties, patterns of borrowing, honorifics, language policy, language politics, language and standardisation, with illustration from the range of Asian languages taught at the ANU.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
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.
Other Information
Note:ASIA2103 Language in Asia (L) is for students wishing to take this course as a language option. ASIA2103 is offered as a language option in some of the College's language majors. Assignments are completed in your nominated language, agreed with the coordinator.
Indicative Assessment
One 2500-3000 word essay (40%),
Two 1000 word essays (40%),
Participation in class (5%),
Participation in on-line discussion (15%).
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Workload
Normally delivered intensively / flexibly over two weekends (subject to student input), complemented by assignment work.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
See ASIA2001
Preliminary Reading
See ASIA2001
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3576 |
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