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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
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.
Participation: in-class activities
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Participation: online quizzes
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Article critique (800 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5
Essay: proposal (300 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Essay: written essay (2,000)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Exam (1,000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
This course requires a total of 130 hours commitment, which includes: - 36 hours of synchronous classes - 94 hours of independent study, including readings and class preparation, as well as work on assessment items. Other Information Note: 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. This is a co-taught course. Any cap on enrolments in one course applies to both courses combined.
There is no single prescribed text for this course. Readings include journal articles, book chapters and policy documents that are updated each year, and are made available to students through the course Wattle site.