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.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of language diversity across the Asia-Pacific region
- Interpret and reflect critically on academic and applied research on language in Asia and the Pacific using linguistic concepts and models
- Evaluate different perspectives on the roles of language in the Asia-Pacific region and their implications
- Critically analyse language use and language policies in particular societies, nations or regions of the Asia-Pacific
- Demonstrate skills in written and oral communication, both individually and in groups
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.
Indicative Assessment
- Participation: in-class activities (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Participation: online quizzes (5) [LO 1,2,3]
- Article critique (800 words) (20) [LO 1,2,4,5]
- Essay: proposal (300 words) (5) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Essay: written essay (2,000) (35) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Exam (1,000 words) (25) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
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.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
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.
Areas of Interest
- Asian Languages
- Non Language Asian Studies
- Pacific Studies
- Asia Pacific Studies
- Language Studies
- Asia-Pacific Studies
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $5580 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4164 | 17 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 23 May 2025 | In Person | View |