CHINESE MODERN TEXTS
CHI2CMT
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject comprises a two-hour workshop and a one-hour seminar on topics on Chinese culture, civilization and value system changes. Students gain an understanding of selected key texts of Chinese culture and civilisation, such as works of literature, poetry, narratives and movies, within their historical context. Students acquire a basic understanding of traditional and modern Chinese culture and civilisation, and learn to appreciate the differences and the changes between classical and modern Chinese and culture. It will focus more on the development of Chinese culture and civilisation in modern China.
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 CHI3005 or CHI3006 or CHI4007 or CHI4008 or CHI2007 or co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Students gain an understanding of selected key texts of Chinese culture and civilisation such as works of literature, poetry, narratives and movies, within their historical context. Students acquire a basic understanding of the traditional and modern Chinese culture and civilisation and learn to appreciate the differences between classical and modern Chinese and the changes in modern China.
- 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 improve their critical thinking and writing skills..
- 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, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBao-Qiang Gao
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 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 |