ASCL 60.19 Languages of China

In this course, we will survey both the history of language in China, and the current linguistic situation. Topics will include: geographical and genealogical classification of languages in China; the phonological and grammatical systems of representative languages; the reconstruction of Middle and Old Chinese; ways of writing both Sinitic and non-Sinitic languages; language as a marker of ethnic identity; and past and present language policies, both governmental and non-governmental.

Instructor

Pulju

Cross Listed Courses

LING 11.02

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SOC; WCult:NW; Lang:LRP

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