chi2cmt chinese modern texts
CHINESE MODERN TEXTS
CHI2CMT
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject comprises a two-hour workshop and a one-hour seminar in topics on traditional Chinese culture and civilisation. Students gain an understanding of selected key texts of Chinese culture and civilisation, such as works of philosophy, poetry and narratives, within their historical context. Students acquire a basic understanding of traditional and modern Chinese culture and civilisation, and learn to appreciate the differences between classical and modern Chinese and culture. The subject is the continuation of CHI2/3CCT offered in first semester. It will focus more on the development of Chinese culture and civilisation in modern Chinese history.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBao-Qiang Gao
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CHI3ADB or CHI1AD6 or CHI2AD6 or CHI3AD6, CHI2007 or co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CHI1CMT, CHI3CMT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | China's culture heritage | Prescribed | Han, J. | BEIJING LANGUAGE AND CULTURE UNIVERSITY 2000 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Students gain an understanding of selected key texts of Chinese culture and civilisation such as works of philosophy, poetry and narratives, within their historical context. Students acquire a basic understanding of the traditional and modern Chinese culture and civilisation and learn to appreciate the difference between classical and modern Chinese and its culture.
- Activities:
- Essay, short piece of written work: quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Students will be enhanced their knowledge of Chinese traditional and modern culture and civilisation and will be promoted for their critical thinking and writing.
- Activities:
- Essay, class discussion and presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBao-Qiang Gao
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four class quizzes (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| One 2-hour examination (2000 words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| One essay on a topic drawn from Chinese civilisation (1500 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 |