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Rising China in the Globalised World (INTS90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject looks at the impact of a rising China in the globalised world. It examines contemporary China's relations with various powers, regions and global institutions, particularly in the context of its phenomenal rise in the last three decades. The subject also explores key issues related to China's rise: state-society relations, economic development, participation in regional and global institutions, disputes and conflict resolution etc.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- develop an understanding of China’s 'rise' in the globalised world;
- develop an understanding of China's economic, social, political and cultural interactions with the rest of the world;
- develop a critical understanding of contemporary key issues and challenges associated to a rising China; and
- demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and classroom discussion; and
- demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural contexts of knowledge
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- A class presentation (500-word equivalent), 10% (due during semester, each student is required to give a presentation between weeks 3-12)
- Ten 300-word reflective essays (based on weekly readings), 6% each, 60% in total, (due weeks 3-12)
- A briefing paper, 1500 words, 30% (due mid semester)
- Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sow Keat Tok Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: A 2-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Materials supplied by the Asia Institute.
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022