Holiday
Nanda南大9512 T5T6
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.
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: Language and scripts (I) Week 04: Language and scripts (II) Week 05: Spelling systems Week 06: Cultural Influences on spelling systems Week 07: Chinese characters Week 08: Loanwords Week 09: Midterm Exam Week 10: Language Contact Week 11: Language Death (I) Week 12: Language Death (II) Week 13: Language Death (III) Week 14: Language and Idioms (I) Week 15: Language and Idioms (II) Week 16: Review Week 17: Final Presentation (I) Week 18: Final Presentation (II) Evaluation Attendance & Participation: 20% Homework: 20% Midterm Exam: 30% Final Presentation: 30%
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英教系優先,第3次選課起開放全校修習
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