LIN2070

Eastern Austronesian languages of Indonesia, East Timor and Oceania ( points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Margaret Florey and Anna Margetts

Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

Synopsis:

Objectives: After successfully completing this unit, students should be able to: 1. describe and analyse data from Austronesian languages of the Molucas and Oceania, 2. identify key features of the morphology, syntax and semantics of these languages, 3. discuss the relationship between languages in this geographical area and identify contact phenomena between them, 4. use linguistic, archaeological, anthropological, and genetic evidence to evaluate theories of the history of Austronesian languages and of the dispersal of the Austronesian people. More generally students are expected to develop their abilities to: i. use analytic and interpretative skills in dealing with language data ii. read critically iii. assess evidence supporting various theories and thereby evaluate these theories iv. present logical, coherent arguments both orally and in writing.

Assessment: Participation 10%, Class presentation equiv. to 700 words 20%, Take-home test equiv. to 800 words, 30% Research essay 3000 words 40%

Contact Hours: 1 two-hour seminar

Prerequisites: LIN 1010 and LIN 1020 OR ANY1010 and ANY1020 OR INM1010 and INM1020 OR INM1030 and INM1040

Prohibitions: LIN3070