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School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course serves as an introduction to the field of Chinese linguistics. A range of Chinese varieties will be studied, with respect to the sound system, lexicon and sentence structure, cultural meanings and the writing system. Students will have the opportunity to work with natural (spoken and written) data to gain a critical understanding of the similarities and differences across these varieties. We will also consider some of the more unusual features of Chinese languages within the areal perspective of East and Southeast Asia. While this course may be of particular interest with students who have prior knowledge of Chinese, such knowledge is not required.
Analytical assignment, 3 pages
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Critical evaluation of an aspect of Sinitic languages (1200 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 3
Essay (2000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Class participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12-hours of workshop and workshop-like activities; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Other Information - How to enrol into a course offered in a non-standard session (Summer Session, Autumn Session, Winter Session, Spring Session): Complete an Enrolment Variation Form (including the Course Code, Class number and Session). - Submit the Form via email to ug.students.cass@anu.edu.au or in person to the CASS Student Office. If the course requires permission, please include an email from the Course Convenor. - Submit your request as early as possible prior to the commencement of the relevant Session, allowing up to 3 weeks for processing. - Please take note of the Overload Policy, which may apply if you are enrolling in a non-standard session. If you have questions, please contacts the CASS Student Office a ug.students.cass@anu.edu.au.
There are no prescribed textbooks. Readings will be made available on Wattle.