KENI 2309-0

Brief

This course aims to introduce the interaction of language and culture from a multifaceted perspective. In addition to language structure and language use, emphasis will be put on how culture shapes language and vice versa. The cultural backgrounds of language users are reflected in the writing systems, as well as loanwords. Linguistic relativism will be discussed too. Students are expected to appreciate the complexity of language and culture with respect to some hotly-debated topics.

Description

Course keywords: Language, culture, linguistic diversity, writing systems, language contact Textbook A series of materials will be provided. Syllabus Week 01: Introduction and Orientation Week 02: Linguistic Relativism Week 03: Writing Systems of the world Week 04: Writing Systems of East and Southeast Asia Week 05: Romanization of Chinese Week 06: Writing Systems of Middle East and India Week 07: Writing Systems of Europe Week 08: Midterm Exam Week 09: Loanwords in English Week 10: Loanwords in Chinese Week 11: Languages of Taiwan Week 12: Language Death (I) Week 13: Language Death (II) Week 14: Language Planning (I) Week 15: Language Planning (II) Week 16: Final Presentation Evaluation Attendance & Participation: 20% Homework: 20% Midterm Exam: 30% Final Presentation: 30%

Timetable

Scores

Average Percentage 82.41

Std. Deviation 7.92

Remarks

本課程為16週課程

Restrictions

英教系優先，第3次選課起開放全校修習

Compulsory

Elective

Cross Discipline

First Specialization

Second Specialization