ATS2274 · Languages, cultures and interaction in Asia

Overview

The unit brings four major Asian languages (Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean) together in one classroom to explore and understand them through comparative perspectives. This unit provides an introduction to the diversity of Asian languages including how they operate in context, how they relate to linguistic theories and concepts, how interactional strategies vary and how socio-cultural and communicative challenges are negotiated. You will extend existing language skills and broaden knowledge of similarities and differences in language structures, use and institutional frameworks. Drawing on transdisciplinary approaches, this unit comparatively explores topics such as language and nationalism, language and gender, politeness, and conversational structures to illuminate the rich languages, cultures and interactions in Asia.

Areas of study: Chinese studies Cultural competence Global Asia Indonesian studies Japanese studies Korean studies Linguistics and English Language

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Comparatively assess four major Asian languages – Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean;
2. Critically engage with and respond to existing research literature and approaches;
3. Conduct interdisciplinary research in order to shed light on society, culture and interaction in Asian contexts;
4. Communicate research findings orally and in writing;
5. Collaborate with other students in order to gain a broader perspective on the different languages and cultures under examination.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.