Admission requirements
None.
Description
Taking a broad view, we look at Chinese languages from different angles in historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, grammar studies, dialectology, etc. These perspectives are combined with a (re-)introduction of classical themes, basic units and key notions in Chinese and general linguistics.
Course objectives
To provide students with a broad understanding of current issues in Chinese linguistics; to develop their research skills and the ability to report on their findings, both in writing and orally, for general as well as scholarly audiences.
Timetable
See the timetable
Mode of instruction
Reading course, discussion seminar and topicalized lectures
Course Load
Total 280 hours (10 EC x 28 hours) – Contact hours: 24 – Preparation for class: 120 hours – Oral presentation: 12 hours – Written assignments: 24 hours – Term paper: 100 hours
Assessment method
In-class participation & contributions (15%)
Oral presentation (15%)
Three written assignments (30%)
Term paper (40%)
Term paper grade must be minimally 5 to pass the course
Blackboard
will be used as the need arises. See blackboard
Reading list
Jerry Norman, Chinese. Cambridge University Press. First published 1988; any subsequent printing is fine.
Registration
Exchange and Study Abroad students, please see the Study in Leiden website for information on how to apply.
Contact information
web: www.wiedenhof.nl/ul/clba1415.htm
mail: jeroenATwiedenhof.nl