Chinese News Analysis

Subject CHIN30003 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 2, Parkville - 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


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Three hours of language classes per week.
Total Time Commitment: 3 contact hours/week , 6 additional hours/week. Total of 9 hours per week.
Prerequisites: CHIN10012/CHIN20003/CHIN30008 Chinese 3A and one of the following CHIN10010/CHIN20005/CHIN30010 Modern Chinese Literature or CHIN20006/CHIN30011 Great Chinese Classics OR CHIN10013/CHIN20004 Chinese 3B and one of CHIN20006/CHIN30011 Great Chinese Classics or CHIN20009/CHIN30012 Chinese Economic Documents.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None.
Non Allowed Subjects: None.
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Lewis Mayo

Contact

Dr Lewis Mayo lmayo@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

This subject is an advanced unit introducing the techniques of Chinese newspaper analysis for fields such as politics, international affairs, intellectual debates etc. Students will use current reading materials to study a range of social and political affairs in the People's Republic of China. On completion of the subject students should be able to read news articles in Chinese with the aid of a dictionary. demonstrate a knowledge of issues of current importance for Chinese society. have an understanding of the function of news media in Chinese society. and develop analytical skills in dealing with Chinese material.
Objectives:
  • be able to read news articles in Chinese with the aid of a dictionary.
  • demonstrate a knowledge of issues of current importance for Chinese society.
  • have an understanding of the function of news media in Chinese society.
  • develop analytical skills in dealing with Chinese material.
  • acquire skills to understand social and cultural context.
  • acquire skills to research an issue through competent use of library and other information sources.
  • acquire skills to manage and organise workloads.
Assessment:

Tests 50% (throughout the semester), a translation exercise,500 words 25% (due in week 12) and an essay of 1,500 words 25% (due in the examination period).

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. 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.
Prescribed Texts:

Materials supplied by the Institute.
Recommended 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:
  • acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for class preparation, essay and assignment completion.
  • acquire written communication skills through essay writing.
  • be able to understand social and cultural context.
  • be able to research an issue through the competent use of library and other information sources.
Notes: Students who have completed 110-213, 110-460, 110-461, 110-260, 110-261, 110-041, 110-042, 110-043, 110-044, 110-121, 110-123, 110-039 (prior to 2007), and 110-040 (prior to 2007) are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject was previously offered as 110-185 Chinese News Analysis. Students who have completed 110-185 Chinese News Analysis are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s): Diploma in Modern Languages (Chinese)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Chinese
Chinese
Chinese Language
Chinese Language Major

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