Japanese language and society
Helen Marriott
8 or 12 points
* 2 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: Completion of JAL4130 (Advanced studies in Japanese
sociolinguistics) or JAL4590 (Advanced studies in Japanese linguistics) or
permission of instructor
Objectives Students should develop an understanding of the major theoretical approaches and topics associated with language contact studies and apply them to the case of Japanese language.
Synopsis This subject focuses upon communication in native situations and includes treatment of language contact and language change in an Australian context. Theoretical approaches to studies of languages in contact, including network analysis, transference, code-switching and bilingualism will be covered.
Assessment (8 points) Research project (3500 words): 60%
* Essay
(2500 words): 40%
Assessment (12 points) Research project (5000 words): 60%
* Essay
(4000 words): 40%
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