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ASNS3001: Youth and Language in Asia

2024 unit information

This advanced unit explores the relationship between young people, language and society in Asia, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia and East Asia. It equips students with theoretical knowledge and analytical tools for examining language and sociocultural practices among youth in a range of contexts and their relationship with practices in wider society. Materials focusing on language in different societies in Asia will enable students to reflect critically on the complex interconnection between young people and mobility, belonging and participation within (global) communities, nations and peer-groups.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Asian Studies

Code ASNS3001
Academic unit Asian Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Asian Studies or 12 credit points at 2000 level in Indonesian Studies
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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ASNS2001
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate familiarity with key issues in the relationship between youth, language and society in Southeast Asia
  • LO2. demonstrate familiarity with theoretical concepts relevant for analysing youth language practices
  • LO3. demonstrate skills in locating, evaluating and applying scholarly evidence to support one's argument
  • LO4. demonstrate the ability to construct and defend sound arguments using evidence from Southeast Asian societies and cultures
  • LO5. demonstrate high-level communication skills in English, as evidenced in writing and speech

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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