Chinese 889. Seminar in Chinese Linguistics. Autumn 1987.
CHINESE 889: SEMINAR ON TONE
COURSE: Chinese 889. Seminar on Tone
3-5 credits
291 Journalism Building
Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Chan
353 Cunz Hall
Phone No.: 292-3619 (office)
Office Hours: T Th 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Or by appointment
GOALS: a) Survey of the literature on tone relevant to Chinese
linguistics -- divided into several topic areas
- Readings generally restricted to Mandarin Chinese
with additional information from instructor which may
include other dialects and other tone languages for
comparative purposes or to broaden scope.
b) Hope to also develop students' ability to present,
discuss and analyze critically.
REQUIREMENTS: Auditors: class participation in discussions. Presentation
of one of the readings desirable.
3 Units: Presentation of one article from the readings.
Term paper
5 Units: Presentation of two articles from the readings.
Term paper
DEADLINES: October 2: Selection of paper from the readings.
October 23: One-page abstract of paper topic
December 4: Papers due for 3-unit students
December 7: Papers due for 5-unit students
GRADES: Attendance, class participation, presentations: 15%
Term paper: 85%
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100%
OUTLINE OF Weeks 1 & 2: Background and introductory materials
COURSE: (2nd week: Phonetics Lab tour of hardware
and software relevant to tonal studies;
tapes for listening and transcription.)
Weeks 3 - 9: Presentation of materials by students and
instructor.
Week 10: Class presentations of term paper topics
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