7231011Linguistics (Special Lectures)
| Numbering Code | G-LET29 67231 LJ37 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Intensive, First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | special lecture | |
| Target Year | Target Student | |||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Intensive | |
| Instructor name | KURABE KEITA (Part-time Lecturer) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Southeast Asia has diverse languages of various phylogenies and typologies, such as Thai, Burmese, and Vietnamese. However, these languages have many common linguistic features. Languages indicating the region’s linguistic characteristics have also been observed in China and the adjacent islands. This course examines the region’s different languages from various viewpoints such as phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon, semantics, script, phylogeny, typology, language contact, and language documentation. In doing so, the course considers how these languages can be positioned from the viewpoints of linguistic diversity, universality, and locality. | |||
| Course Goals | Students will acquire a basic knowledge of Southeast Asian languages, understanding them from both universal and diverse perspectives. They will also cultivate the ability to analyze languages from a linguistic perspective as well as be aware of problems and be able to independently search for research topics. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
[September 5] Lesson 1: Classification system Lesson 2: Typology overview Lesson 3: Language contact [September 6] Lesson 4: Phonology 1: Separate syllables and syllable structure Lesson 5: Phonology 2: Tone, articulation, and intonation Lesson 6: Phonology 3: Tone generation and branching [September 7] Lesson 7: Classification of parts of speech Lesson 8: Morphology 1: Derivation and duplication Lesson 9: Morphology 2: Composition, elaboration, and ionization [September 8] Lesson 10: Syntax: Noun phrases and noun modifications Lesson 11: Syntax: Aspect, mood, and voice Lesson 12: Syntax: Verb continuity [September 9] Lesson 13: Semantics: Maps, lexicalization, and grammarization Lesson 14: Language documentation and archiving Lesson 15: Theory of letters and feedback |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Based on in-class participation (50%) and papers (50%) | |||
| Course Requirements | It is desirable, but not essential, for students to have taken an introductory or a general class in linguistics. Prior knowledge of Southeast Asian languages is not required. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Instructions will be provided in the first class. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Others. Materials will be distributed in class. | ||
| References, etc. | To be introduced during class | |||
