Analysis of Contemporary Chinese Society

Subject CHIN20021 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
Total Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week. Total commitment: 6 additional hours per week. Total of 9 hours per week
Prerequisites:

CHIN10002/CHIN20013/CHIN30014, Chinese 5B or equivalent.
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/

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Dr Jia Gao

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:

Continuous class participation 10%, a reflective essay of 1,500 words 40% (before the end of Week 8) and a research essay of 2,500 words 50% (during the examination period).

Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 75% 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:

None.
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:

  • 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: Chinese Language
Chinese Language Major
Development Studies Major

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