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China Field Class (GEOG30007)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject consists of a two-week field trip to China in July with some pre-departure (in semester 1) and post-field trip workshop/seminars (in semester 2) in Melbourne. The subject is designed to develop students’ interests in Asia, in China in particular, and in the interactions between society, economy, government, and the environment. While in China, students will interact with local communities, academics and environmental managers who will inform them about issues and processes in China. This will be supplemented by site visits and household interviews. The field trip will be under the supervision of the subject coordinators. Students are responsible for the cost of airfares, accommodation and food.

Note this subject may be taken as the Capstone subject in the Geography major of the BA and BSc. All students, whether they are capstone students or not, will be required to complete online introductory materials that are common across all field classes, and will be invited to a discussion session together at the end of their Capstone study and experience.

Intended learning outcomes


  • Have become familiar with the social and economic transformation of contemporary China.
  • Have become familiar with environmental conditions in a society undergoing rapid economic and social change.
  • Have acquired an understanding of methods of research and fieldwork in non-Western societies.
  • Have designed and executed a group research project and poster .
  • Have learnt to work effectively in group

Generic skills

  • Develop field-based and cross-cultural research skills.

  • Illustrate a good understanding of the impacts of economic and social development on the environment in a society undergoing rapid economic and social change.

  • Work effectively in a teamwork situation.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Usually completion of 200 points including at least 50 points from subjects in geography, urban planning, Asian studies, environmental studies and environmental science at second/third year or permission of the subject coordinator. ( GEOG20010: China in Transition is recommended).

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Students who have completed 121-433 China Field Class or GEOG90007 (207-517) Development and Environment in China may not enrol in this subject.

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GEOG90007 China Field Class PG
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

1) 2000-word written reflection on themes explored during the field trip (25%) written on the last day of the fieldtrip;

2) academic poster – about 80 hour work (25%) due the fourth Monday of semester 2;

3) your own essay based on group work-(arising from group project work) of 4000 words (50%) due the first Monday after the non-teaching week in semester two.

It is a hurdle requirement that students must attend the field trip.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • June
    Principal coordinatorMark Wang
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursContact Hours: This subject consists of a two-week field trip to China in winter recess with some pre-departure (in Semester 1) and post-field class workshops (in Semester 2) in Melbourne.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period24 June 2017 to 9 July 2017
    Last self-enrol date 1 March 2017
    Census date28 July 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    June contact information

    myw@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

340 hours in total

Additional delivery details

An enrolment quota of 35 students (in both undergraduate and post-graduate offering) applies to this subject. For detailed information on the quota subject application process, enrolment deadlines and selection preferences, refer to the Faculty of Science website: http://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/course-planning-and-advice

This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in field activities. Students undertake field trip experiences that will require them to be physically capable of undertaking outdoor field work in remote locations. Due to variability of transportation and remoteness, students need to be both mobile and self-reliant.

Students must complete, or have previously completed, the online Geography learning module.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022