This course is an introduction to the languages of Asia and the Pacific that explores the diversity, complexity and vitality of languages of the regions to our north and east. The course uses case studies from a number of countries and societies to cover topics such as: the history and power of spoken and written forms of language (eg. in China, Japan, India, Papua New Guinea); language choice and language politics in multilingual societies (eg. India, Indonesia, East Timor); the influence of thought and culture on language use (eg. politeness in Korean and Indonesian); and the impact of language contact in multilingual societies, including English in Asia and the Pacific, and Asian and Pacific languages in the world. The course introduces concepts, theories and models from linguistics that allow us to develop a nuanced view of the region through the lens of language.
In this ‘L’ version of ASIA2001, 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 students' skills in the study language and on confirmation of staff available to mark assessment. Please contact the course convenor if you are interested in enrolling in this course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand basic linguistic concepts and models and how they are applicable to languages in Asia and the Pacific
- Reflect on and articulate challenges and successes in their own language learning process
- Critically assess and evaluate research on language in Asia and the Pacific
- Research issues of linguistic interest in the region and present arguments and conclusions coherently, persuasively, and meaningfully.
Other Information
Note: This course, ASIA2103 Language in Asia and the Pacific (L), is available 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 (providing a marker is available), agreed with the coordinator.
You are not able to enrol in this course if you have previously completed ASIA1001 or ASIA2001 or ASIA6001 or ASIA6101 or ASIA8051.
This is a co-taught course. Any cap on enrolments in one course applies to both courses combined.
Indicative Assessment
- Tutorial Participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Article critique (20) [LO 1,3]
- Essay (40) [LO 1,3,4]
- Exam (30) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
Contact hours for this course are two one-hour lectures and one one-hour tutorial per week. Students are expected to spend an additional six hours of independent study on prescribed class readings, tutorial preparation, and assessment preparation.Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Culture History and Language to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
There is no single prescribed text for this course. Readings will be provided from various sources and made available on the course Wattle site.
Areas of Interest
- Asian Languages
- Non Language Asian Studies
- Pacific Studies
- Asian Studies
- Asia Pacific Studies
- Language Studies
- Asia-Pacific Studies
Majors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $3840 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $4980 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3755 | 21 Feb 2022 | 28 Feb 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | 27 May 2022 | In-Person and Online | View |
