CHIN403

Chinese Language and Society

30 points

Not offered 2019, offered in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences

Description

This course investigates issues relating to Chinese language and society. Topics including language policy and planning, the relationship between language and identity, and bilingualism/multilingualism, will be studied under the modules of history and sociolinguistics of Modern Standard Chinese, minority languages in China, and Chinese as a community language outside China. As well as providing an overview of the complex sociolinguistic situation in China, the course aims to provide an understanding of some important sociolinguistic concepts and theories and their application in the study of Chinese sociolinguistics.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Programme Director.