ast2aic asia in country acsf
ASIA IN-COUNTRY: AUSTRALIA CHINA STUDENT FORUM
AST2AIC
2016
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject offers an intensive cultural and social immersion experience in conjunction with the inter-disciplinary Australia-China Student Forum run by the Centre for China Studies and Confucius Institute at La Trobe University. This Asian Studies subject is offered to any second or third year student in any discipline across La Trobe University (experience of learning Chinese language is NOT a prerequisite). The program has both an Australia-based and in-country (China) component, and sees students from Australia and China engaging in a dialogue around an annual theme and gaining deeper intercultural understanding. The program runs in the latter half of second semester with the in-country component following the exam period. Students eligible to receive credit for this subject will have the opportunity to apply for supporting scholarships. These scholarships will contribute to costs associated with the in-country (China) living component of the subject.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorYangbin Chen
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects AST3AIC, CHI2CIC, CHI3CIC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | China: a global studies handbook | Prescribed | Robert Andreì LaFleur ... [et al.]. | SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. : ABC-CLIO, C2003. LTU LIBRARY CALL NO.: 951 C53932 |
| Readings | China : a handbook in intercultural communication | Recommended | Jean Brick | SYDNEY : NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH, MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY |
| Readings | Integrated Chinese Level 1/1 Textbook, (simplified, 3rd ed.) | Recommended | Yao, T. et. al. 1997 | BOSTON |
| Readings | The Cambridge illustrated history of China | Recommended | Patricia Buckley Ebrey | CAMBRIDGE ; NEW YORK, 1996, LTU LIBRARY CALL NO.: 951 EBRE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to explore Chinese cultural component through library, literature and online based resource in English
- Activities:
- library literate review on Chinese culture and society pre-departure
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Ability to formulate a brief opinion on familiar, everyday matters and to generally engage in the discussion on China related topics.
- Activities:
- discussion with Chinese students during the Australia-China Students Forum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Ability to manage open-ended short communication with functional approximations of accurate language and intonation for the context
- Activities:
- daily encounters in Chinese with local university students and residents; seminars on contempoary Chinese culture and society
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
04. Ability to perform a basic analysis and synthesis, and to develop and evaluate simple arguments. Ability to use a bilingual paper based and online based dictionaries correctly.
- Activities:
- writing a learning portfolio on this program
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. Ability to work as part of a team in class role play activities and presentation.
- Activities:
- giving a group presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
06. Ability to write functional sentences using appropriate structure with correct grammar in Chinese
- Activities:
- Chinese writing practice
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Week 39-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYangbin Chen
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 40 - 41
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 41 and delivered via blended.
"In each city, students will visit local communities, universities, government organizations and/or industries during their tour. Upon return to La Trobe University, students will complete a reflective journal which critically delineates and summarizes their experience. As part of the Australia-China Student Forum, they will also engage in the face-to-face discussion with local Chinese students."
SeminarWeek: 39 - 39
One 2.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Pre-departure briefing session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian-Chinese student group project 2000 words | 20 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Book review predeparture 1000 words | 15 | 01 | |
| Group presentation 1000 words | 15 | 05 | |
| Participation in the Forum and reflective journal 4000 words | 50 | 03, 04, 06 |