JAL4130

Japanese Sociolinguistics ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Helen Marriott

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: An advanced introduction to sociolinguistics in its application to the study of Japanese and English usage in contact situations. Special emphasis is placed on intercultural communication, cross-cultural discourse patterns and speech acts, and Japanese language contact.

Assessment: Oral presentation (2,500 words): 20% + Review (2,500 words): 30% + Essay (4,000 words): 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x 1 hour seminars and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week