Advanced studies in Japanese sociolinguistics
Helen Marriott
8 or 12 points
* 2 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrolment in level B Japanese
language
Objectives Students should develop an understanding of some of the major theoretical approaches and topics associated with Japanese sociolinguistics.
Synopsis An advanced introduction to the discipline of sociolinguistics in its application to the study of Japanese and English usage in contact situations. Special emphasis will be on the issue of the relationship between language and society, language problems, and methods and techniques of inquiry.
Assessment (8 points) Project (3000 words): 40%
* Review of
transcript (2000 words): 20%
* Test (1 hour): 40%
Assessment (12 point) Project (4500 words): 40%
* Review (2000
words): 20%
* Test (2 hours): 40%
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