110-049 Chinese Linguistics

110-029 Introductory Chinese 2B, 110-123 Chinese 2B or equivalent.

This subject forms a linguistic approach to Chinese. By the end of the subject students should know how to apply the principles of general linguistics to the analysis of Chinese; analyse some major linguistic characteristics of Chinese in the areas of phonology, morphology and syntax; conduct investigations into Chinese dialects; and transcribe Chinese material using the International Phonetic Alphabet.

• acquire communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;

• show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing;

• acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;

• acquire public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations.

Homework 30% (due week 3, 6 and 9), an essay of 2000 words 30% (due end of week 10) and a 2-hour final examination 40% (due at the end of semester).

• J Norman, Chinese. Cambridge University Press 1988.