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LING480 The Languages of Asia

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 On line
Online level Level E - Wholly online unit
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam None
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites LING 450
Restrictions LING 280, 380
Notes None
Combined Units LING380 - The Languages of Asia
Coordinator(s) Cliff Goddard (cgoddard@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The languages of Asia are both linguistically fascinating, and of great practical and cultural importance to Australia. This unit introduces the diversity of languages in Southeast Asia and East Asia, and describes the main sociocultural and linguistic similarities and differences among them. Both national and minority languages are covered. Web access is required.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

The Languages of East and Southeast Asia
ISBN: 9780199248605
Goddard, C., Oxford University Press 2005
Recommended Material
Optional

Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

The Languages of Japan
ISBN: 9780521369183
Shibatani, M., Cambridge University Press
The Languages of China
ISBN: 9780691014685
Ramsey, S.R., Princeton University 1987
The Korean Language
ISBN: 9780791448328
Lee, I. and Ramsey, S.R., State University of New York 2000
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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