Development of grammatical features in the history of the language will also be examined. Included as part of the course will be a cursory look at the origin and evolution of the Chinese script, the classification and development of modern Chinese dialects, taboo words and their effect on language change, and the relationship between language and literature. Other topics may also be included. The course will be conducted through lectures combined with class discussions of assigned readings. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Finals Turn in homework assignment.
Chan, Marjorie K.M. and James H-Y. Tai. 1994. Sixth North American Conference on Chinese Linguistics. Two volumes, edited by Jose Camacho and Lina Choueiri. Volume 2, pp. Wang, William S-Y. 1989.