Analysis of Contemporary Chinese Society

Subject 110-305 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Completion of 110-044 Standard Chinese 4B (offered before 2008) or 110-042 Chinese 5B (previously offered as Standard Chinese 3B) or equivalent as determined by the coordinator.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: .

Coordinator

Dr Gao Jia
Subject Overview:

This subject introduces systems of social division in contemporary China, and examines some of the ways in which Chinese society is classified and analysed. The subject is delivered in Chinese. Discussion will be based on original Chinese literary and scholarly sources in English translation, and academic sources produced inside and outside China.

Assessment: Class participation 10%, a reflective essay of 1,500 words 40% and a research essay of 2,500 words 50%.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options: This subject is a level 2 or level 3 subject and is not available to new generation degree students as a breadth option in 2008.
This subject or an equivalent will be available as breadth in the future.
Breadth subjects are currently being developed and these existing subject details can be used as guide to the type of options that might be available.
2009 subjects to be offered as breadth will be finalised before re-enrolment for 2009 starts in early October.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • 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 and seminar discussion and class presentations.
Notes:

Formerly available as 110-054 and as 110-442 Contemporary Chinese Society. Students who have completed 110-054 or 110-442 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Arts (Development Studies)
Diploma in Modern Languages (Chinese)
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Chinese)

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