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ChineseStudies
 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit including 12 units of Chinese at credit level
 
 
Excluded: CHIN3300
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Examines the major issues and questions that have informed research on China by classical sinologists and contemporary China scholars. Topics include Chinese Literature, Cultural and Gender Studies, Chinese Linguistics, Provincial Studies and Socio-economical issues. Students will become acquainted with the major authors and their contributions to the field. This is one of two courses designed primarily for intending Honours students who want to prepare themselves for the research work involved in an Honours degree in Chinese or Asian Studies.


Learning Outcomes

  • Examine and appraise the legacy of Chinese civilisation
  • Critically read and interpret texts
  • Synthesise and analyse information from sources
  • Comment on major themes and issues in Chinese Studies
  • Use different critical theories and approaches
  • Develop research skills, including academic discussion and essay writing
  • Identify and explore field of interest for further research.

Assessment

  • Class discussion - 10%
  • Four reading reports - 20% (5% each)
  • Two group presentations - 20% (10% each)
  • Essay (2500-3000 words) - 30%
  • Final exam - 20%

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