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 an 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.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- demonstrate a deep understanding of the field of Chinese linguistics;
- apply analytical techniques to describe more complex features of a variety of Chinese language based on natural data; and
- critically evaluate an aspect of Sinitic languages.
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.
Indicative Assessment
1x analytical assignment, 3 pages (20%) [LOS 1, 2]1x critical evaluation of an aspect of Sinitic languages (1,500-word) (25%) [LOS 1, 3]
1x Research Project (3000 words) (50%) [LOS 1, 2, 3]
Class participation (5%) [LOS 1, 2, 3]
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Workload
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.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Preliminary Reading
Norman, Jerry (2012). Chinese [17th printing]. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of Chinese language is desirable, but not essential.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and 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). You can find your student contribution amount for each course 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $3570 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5460 |
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