ASNS6906 - Communicating in Asian Contexts

Semester 2, 2011  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Nerida Ruth Jarkey
Phone: +61 2 9351 6805
Email: nerida.jarkey@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit takes a cross-cultural approach to analysing the interactions of speakers of Asian languages and other language backgrounds, both Asian and non-Asian. Theoretical approaches are introduced through case studies, focusing on cultural key words, language systems and interaction styles. Students will reflect on their own cultures, languages and interaction styles, and undertake 'cross-cultural' or 'intercultural' research, using secondary and primary sources (including videos, interviews, chat rooms). This is not a language unit; no knowledge of Asian languages is assumed.

Assessments

online learning activities (10%), groupwork data-gathering and presentation (20%), 1xreport/essay (35%), 1x1hr exam (35%)

Classes

1x2-hr seminar/week

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