Admission requirements
Not applicable.
Course description
The languages of South and Southeast Asia is an introduction to the historical, cultural, and structural dimensions of the languages of South and Southeast Asia. We provide both knowledge about these languages in their historical, cultural, and linguistic context and insight into the main ways these languages are studied.
The course consists of four blocks. After an introduction to the language map and language families of South and Southeast Asia, we survey the current language situation in the countries of the region. In particular we look at the relationship between languages and ethnic identity and the role of national languages in the formation of nation states. Subsequently we discuss the cultural functions of language on a more local level, to conclude with various linguistic approaches to the region’s languages.
Course objectives
Knowledge of the language map and the genetic relations between languages in South and Southeast Asia, especially India and Indonesia;
Knowledge of and insight into the social and political roles of languages in the contemporary states of South and Southeast Asia, in historical perspective;
Knowledge of and insight into the socio-cultural dimensions of languages in South and Southeast Asia;
Acquaintance with the scientific study of language and an introduction to the disciplinary focus Linguistics (Taalkunde)
Time table
See website
Mode of instruction
Lecture course (Hoorcollege)
Assesment method
Two assignments per block (blocks I and II taken together): one assignment focused on knowledge of concepts/theory, and one of their application. The mark for each block counts for 20% of the overall mark.
Written final examination (40% of the overall mark).
Blackboard
Blackboard is used for:
table of contents of the course
course materials
making available of assignments
submission of assignments by students
announcements
Blackboard serves as the primary means of communication about the course between instructors and students outside class meetings. Registration for the course on Blackboard is essential.
Reading list
A reading list, to be announced later. The readings must be studied prior to the class in question.
Registration
Registration via uSis obligatory.
Registration for A la Carte
Registration for Contractonderwijs
Contact
The course coordinator, Prof.dr. B. Arps