CHINESE 8
CHI4008
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.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Yangbin Chen
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: CHI1DSA or CHI1DS1 or CHI2007 or CHI3007 or CHI3ADA or CHI1AD5 or CHI2AD5 or CHI3AD5 or CHI2CCT or CHI3CCT or co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: CHI1AD6, CHI2AD6, CHI3AD6, CHI3ADB, CHI2008, CHI3008, CHI1DS2 and CHI1DSB
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Taiwan Today (1999 extended edition) | Prescribed | Teng,S. & Sun,L. | TUNGHAI UNIVERSITY 1999. |
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 enhance 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:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yangbin Chen
Class requirements
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.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour end of semester exam (2000 words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| One Chinese cultural project (1000 words equivalent) | 25 | 02, 01 | |
| One oral presentation (500 words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02 | |
| One quiz (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 01 |