Analysis of Contemporary Chinese Society

Subject 110-272 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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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 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: .

Contact

Dr Gao Jia

jia@unimelb.edu.au

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.
Objectives:
  • acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion
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 potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

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.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • 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 Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Development Studies Major

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