312660 (v.1) Languages, Arts and Crafts of Borneo 201
| Area: | Curtin Sarawak |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
312658 (v.1)
People and Cultures of Borneo 101
AND 312659 (v.1) Borneo in Transition- Continuity and Change 102 |
| Syllabus: | This unit will focus on the unique linguistic and artistic practices of Borneo's indigenous and non-indigenous communities. Language differences, similarities and uses amongst and between various ethnic groups, societies and cultures will be explored to enable a better understanding of the complexity of identifying the origins and boundaries of languages and dialects in order to subsequently investigate the extent and impact of lingua franca (such as Malay and Iban) as an outcome of modernisation and industrialisation in Borneo. Arts and crafts (such as weaving, carving, tattooing, beading, pottery, brassware and so on) tendencies as well as clothing styles specific to indigenous and non-indigenous cultures of Borneo, with particular emphasis on their socio-cultural origins, traditional significance, uniqueness and contemporary relevance, will also be addressed. By combining the tools of anthropological and linguistic investigation, this units aims to provide sufficient familiarity with the origins, evolution, preservation and extinction (in some cases) of indigenous and non-indigenous languages, arts and crafts, supplemented with real life experiences within communities and societies in contemporary Borneo. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 090300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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