Admission requirements
Students of the MA linguistics, the MA Linguistics (research), the MA Asian Studies (60 EC and 120 EC) or the MA Asian Studies (research) with (some) knowledge of an Asian language are welcome to attend this course.
Description
Asia is home to over 2,000 languages, each with its own linguistic features. How do these languages interact with each other, and how does this language contact influence the languages and their speakers? This course offers a theoretical and practical exploration of language contact and multilingualism in Asia, with a focus on the languages’ sound systems (phonology). We will look at what happens when different languages come into contact and how they can influence one another, how languages are acquired and perceived by speakers, and what multilingualism looks like in diasporas and immigrant communities. In each class, we will discuss a linguistic topic and lay the theoretical groundwork in a lecture part, and then work with linguistic data in a practical part. The course culiminates in a case-study project in which you analyze and present a linguistic phenomenon of your choice in the context of an Asian language.
Course objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should have gained:
-A fundamental understanding of linguistic theories and concepts in the fields of phonetics, phonology, language acquisition, and multilingualism.
-Practical and digital skills to analyze and visualize linguistic data.
-A fundamental understanding of Asia’s linguistic landscape.
-Skills to conduct independent (empirical) research, including the formulation of a research question and appropriate methodology, and presentation of that research in an academic format.
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
Seminar
Assessment method
Assessment
| Partial Assessment | Weighing |
|---|---|
| Final paper | 50% |
| Other assignments | 50% |
Weighing
The final mark for the course is established by determining the weighted average. To pass the course, the weighted average of the partial grades must be 5.5 or higher.
Late papers/assignments
Students must complete all papers and assignment(s) on time.
Late submissions for all written work for the first or second attempt will result in a deduction of marks as follows:
1-24 hours late = -1,0;
24-48 hours late = -2.0;
48-72 hours late = -3.0;
Submissions more than 72 hours late, including weekends, will receive a failing grade of 1,0 for the assignment.
If students face extenuating circumstances they can request an extension by contacting the Board of Examiners.
Resit
Only if the total weighted average is 5.49 or lower the marked components of the course which resulted in a grade of 5.49 or lower can be redone.
Inspection and feedback
Students are entitled to view their marked examination within a period of 30 days, following publication of the results of a written examination.
Reading list
Readings will be announced on Brightspace.
Registration
Enrolment through MyStudyMap is mandatory.
General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website.
Registration À la carte education, Contract teaching and Exchange
Information for those interested in taking this course in context of À la carte education (without taking examinations), eg. about costs, registration and conditions.
Information for those interested in taking this course in context of Contract teaching (with taking examinations), eg. about costs, registration and conditions.
For the registration of exchange students contact Humanities International Office.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.
For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office: Herta Mohr