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Issues in Chinese Sociolinguistics - CHIN5905
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: School of Languages and Linguistic Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Examines a diverse range of issues in Chinese sociolinguistics, including such topics as language planning in China and Taiwan, language variations, bilingualism, Chinese dialectology, Chinese discourse and textual analysis. Students will be expected to complete a project addressing specific issues and applying theories introduced in this course.

Assumed knowledge: Third-year level proficiency in Chinese.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the key concepts within Chinese sociolinguistics (e.g. language change, identity, bilingualism, Chinese language planning and policies)
  • Consider the impact of language policies in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong
  • Have the ability to engage in scholarly debates in a public discussion forum.

Assessment

  • Class participation - 20%
  • Learning activities - 30%
  • Project presentation - 30%
  • Final exam - 20%

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