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Gender in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Society - CHIN2303
Students studying

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: http://languages.arts.unsw.edu.au/currentstudents/courseoutlines.shtml
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Aims at gaining insights into the situation of gender among China's Han majority and its many ethnic minorities. Examines gender in various contexts such as politics, religion, economy, the arts, ethnicity, Westernisation and globalisation. Specific topics include ideology of gender relations, sexual division of labour, gender representation in theatre and visual arts, gendered roles in religious practices, marriage customs, and morality and sexuality. Students learn relevant cultural theory and its application to the study of gender in contemporary China. Study materials include relevant academic writings and multimedia sources.


Learning Outcomes

  • Acquire an insight into gender situation in contemporary China
  • Understand gender issues in contemporary China
  • Gain an understanding of relevant cultural theory and its application
  • Develop skills in researching and writing.

Assessment

  • Weekly classroom discussion and participation - 40%
  • Mini tests (closed book) - 20%
  • Mid term examination (closed book) - 20%
  • Final examination (closed book) - 20%

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