KSCB120 Introduction to Cultural Linguistics for Chinese Majors

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Wei-lun Lu, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Lucie Olivová, MA, Ph.D., DSc.
Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Jana Vávrová Mašková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 14:10–15:45 M22
Prerequisites
KSCA005 Chinese Grammar II
English and Chinese.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course provides an overview of Cultural Linguistics and its applications. In this course, we will go over some selected chapters from Sharifian and Palmer ed. (2007) and Sharifian (2011), followed by some additional articles and chapters that demonstrate how theoretical framework can be applied to examine phenomena in the Chinese language, including learning Chinese as a second language and intercultural communication that involves Chinese. Class discussions typically come in two parts: First the lecturer presents the theoretical framework, and in the second part the lecturer introduces some Chinese data that the class may work with. Students will develop an individual project on Chinese of their research interest and will present it in-class. After taking this course, students will be equipped with basic skills of uncovering hidden conceptual and cultural patterns underlying the Chinese language via a Cultural Linguistics approach and will know how to apply CL theory in practice.
Syllabus
  • Session 1: Course overview Session 2: Cultural conceptualization Session 3: Cultural schemas Session 4: Intercultural communication Session 5: Cross-cultural pragmatics Session 6: Individual consultations Session 7: Mid-term presentation Session 8: Culture in second language learning Session 9: Culture, body and self Session 10: Final presentation
Teaching methods
Seminar.
Assessment methods
Requirements: Attendance and contribution to discussion (20%) Presentation of own’s work (Mid-term and final presentation: 10%*2) 10 weekly assignments (4%*10=40%) Final paper (20%, 5 pages for BA and 10 pages for MA) Grading policies: Punctual attendance and active participation in class discussion is expected, with two excused absences tolerated. Weekly readings are expected to be finished prior to class. There are 10 assignments, which are due one day before the next class meeting. A student will give a mid-term and a final presentation. A term paper of 5 pages is required (for MA students, 10 pages). Grading will finish by 30 June. No late assignment accepted.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2026.
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