chi2008 chinese 8 (modern texts)
CHINESE 8 (MODERN TEXTS)
CHI2008
2014
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.
FacultyFaculty 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 Chinese 7 (CHI2007) or co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CHI1CMT, CHI3CMT, CHI2CMT
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 |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Four class quizzes (500 words equivalent) | 10 | |
| One 2-hour examination (2000 words equivalent) | 50 | |
| One essay on a topic drawn from Chinese civilisation (1500 words equivalent) | 40 |