This course is an introduction to historical linguistics, and how the study of linguistic histories informs our more general understanding of the history of Asia and the Pacific - particularly when we go back beyond the reach of written records. Asia and the Pacific forms the most linguistically diverse area in the world, and past and present societies across the two regions are typically identified by the kind of languages they speak. The course explores the status and internal diversity of a number of different language groupings, including language families such as Sino-Tibetan, Austroasiatic, Tai-Kadai and Austronesian, linguistic areas such as India and Mainland Southeast Asia languages whose historical connections remain debated, such as Japanese and Korean. It considers what language histories can tell us about the non-linguistic histories of Asia-Pacific societies. The course aims to introduce students to the basic principles and methods of historical linguistics, including processes of language change and language contact, as well as the ways in which linguistic development reflects socio-cultural change. We will use language history as a starting point for broader discussions that incorporate research from anthropology, archaeology and population genetics, asking how the different disciplines tell similar or different stories about the Asia-Pacific past.

In this ‘L’ version of ASIA2308, students will engage with readings and complete written assessment in the language they are studying. This course can be counted toward an Asian language major. Enrolment is conditional on confirmation of staff available to mark assessment.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Understand and evaluate current models and theories of using language to recover the past
2. Analyse linguistic data using methods of historical linguistics
3. Critically assess and evaluate research on a specific language history scenario
4. Reflect on and articulate how language histories interact with research from related disciplines.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments in individual assessment items
• Verbal comments in classes to the whole class, small group and individuals

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Perspectives on the Asia-Pacific past	weeks 1-4
2	Case study 1: Island Southeast Asia	week 5
3	Case Study 2: The Pacific	week 6
4	Case Study 3: New Guinea	week 7
5	Case Study 4: Wallacea	week 8
6	Case Study 4: Mainland Southeast Asia	week 9
7	Case Study 5: East Asia	week 10
8	Case Study 6: South Asia	week 11
9	Windows on the human past	week 12

Tutorial Registration

This course has a single tutorial time, and so there is no need to register for tutorials.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Online quizzes	5 %	*	*	1, 3, 4
Tutorial participation	10 %	*	*	1, 2, 3, 4
Assignment 1	15 %	09/03/2022	21/03/2022	1, 3, 4
Assignment 2	15 %	30/03/2022	11/04/2022	1, 2
Assignment 3	15 %	18/05/2022	06/06/2022	1, 3, 4
Essay	40 %	08/06/2022	30/06/2022	1, 2, 3, 4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Students are expected to participate in lecture and tutorial classes, the content of which are aimed at preparing students for the different assessment items. Students are specifically assessed on tutorial participation, which is based on in-class participation and submitted preparation for tutorial classes. Further details are provided on the course Wattle site.

Examination(s)

This course does not have an exam.

Assessment Task 1

Online quizzes

Students are expected to complete a short online quiz each week that relates to the week's course reading. Quizzes are to be completed by Tuesday 12:30pm each week. See the course Wattle site for more details. All online quizzes are in English.

Assessment Task 2

Tutorial participation

Students are expected to prepare for all tutorials, following the instructions for each tutorial task. Tutorial participation marks are based on students' in-class participation and the submission of tutorial preparation; further details of this are provided on the course Wattle site. Tutorial preparation is to be completed in English.

Assessment Task 3

Assignment 1

Assignment 1 is 500-word critical assessment of an academic article. Detailed instructions are on the course Wattle site. Assignment 1 is to be written in the student's study language.

Assessment Task 4

Assignment 2

Assignment 2 involves historical analysis of lingusitic data using methods learnt in classes. Detailed instructions on the course Wattle site. Assignment 2 is to be completed in English.

Assessment Task 5

Assignment 3

Assignment 3 is 700-word critique of a debate from the literature on investigating the human past through language. Detailed instructions are on the course Wattle site. Assignment 3 is to be written in the student's study language.

Assessment Task 6

Essay

A 2,000-word essay on a topic of the student's choice. There are two stages for the essay:

(i) submission of an essay proposal and annotated bibliography (5%); and

(ii) submission of the final essay (35%).

Further details about the essay, including choice of essay topics and the instructions and deadlines for each stage, are on the course Wattle site.

The essay is to be written in the student's study language.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

All assessment items for this course are to be submitted electronically. Please keep a copy of your assessment items for your records.

Hardcopy Submission

None of the assessment for this course is to be submitted as hard copies.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date.

Extensions must be requested in writing with appropriate supporting documentation before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Late submission is not accepted for the online quizzes or submitted tutorial preparation.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

For online quizzes, marks and feedback are provided online after the quiz deadline, and further feedback is provided verbally in the associated class. For submitted tutorial preparation marks are provided through Turnitin, and feedback is provided in the associated class. For all other assessment items marks and feedback are provided through Turnitin, and additional verbal feedback may be given in associated classes.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Resubmission of assessment items is not accepted.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students