Introduction to Chinese Linguistics (语言学概论)

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Introduction to Chinese Linguistics (语言学概论) (CHS212)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: Chinese

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Linguistics and Languages

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

CHS212 sheds light on the basic theories and concepts of Chinese linguistics, including phonetics, lexicology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics thinking, etc. Through this course, students will have a general knowledge of linguistics, and through the acquired knowledge, they will deepen their understanding of the Chinese language and enhance their ability to examine and analyze language phenomena in society.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July

Topics

Introduction
The function of language
Language as a system of symbols
Tone and Phonology
Grammar
Semantics and pragmatics
Text and the written language
The evolution and differentiation of languages
Contact linguistics
Evolution of language systems
Conclusion

Learning Outcome

Explain the basic theories and concepts of Chinese linguistics
Illustrate the relationship between language and society, and the structure of language
Examine the nature of Chinese characters and their relationship to language
Analyze common grammatical phenomena
Describe the development and evolution of language
Apply knowledge learnt to understand language phenomena in our society