China Since Mao

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject examines cultural and social tendencies in contemporary China, and shows how they have developed from the socialist system. It analyses the culture of China's different social groups - men, women, young people, workers, farmers, the elites, minorities, intellectuals and business people. It aims to give a sense of the contemporary Chinese cultural landscape and how this has been analysed by scholars.

• demonstrate familiarity with some major themes in modern Chinese culture.
• demonstrate an understanding of some of the basic dynamics of Chinese society.
• demonstrate an enhanced understanding of some cultural values and social structures reflected in language use.
• acquire skills to use scholarly analysis to understand contemporary social and cultural phenomena.
• be able to develop arguments from critical reading of academic materials and present them in writing and speech.
• be able to understand how relations of power affect social and cultural systems.

• An essay of 2000 words due mid-semester (45%)
• An essay of 2000 words due during the examination period (45%)
• Continuous tutorial participation throughout the semester (10%)

Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject.

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Materials will be supplied by Institute.

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This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

• acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion.

• show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing.

• acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion.

• acquire public speaking skills through tutorial discussion