Handbook home
China's Economic and Social Development (ASIA90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
July
Overview
Availability | July |
---|---|
Fees | Look up fees |
This subject examines China’s economic and social development experience from a generally economic standpoint. Contents include: patterns of traditional Chinese society and economy; geography and resource constraints, development since 1949, the transition to a market economy and contemporary problems and options.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject, students should have:
- an understanding of China's economic, social, political and resource constraints;
- an understanding of issues and challenges associated with development and transition from a market economy; and
- an ability to apply research skills and critical methods to an enquiry.
Generic skills
Students who complete this subject should:
- be able to apply research skills and critical methods to a field of enquiry; and
- be able to communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively and articulately.
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
- Briefing paper of 1,500 words on a key issue of challenge in China (e.g. the stability and predictability of labour supply). The intended reader is a key individual in state or federal government, or the CEO or advisor to a large corporation involved in trade with China. Due in week 6 (30%)
-
Research Essay 3,500 words on a set topic, develop their own topic with the approval of the Subject Coordinators. Due during the examination period (70%)
-
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
- July
Principal coordinator Christine Wong Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours : 1.5 hour seminar and 1 hour tutorial each week , weeks 1-10. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2018 to 2 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 7 August 2018 Census date 17 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 October 2018 Assessment period ends 17 November 2018 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Barry Naughton, The Chinese Economy (MIT Press, 2008).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of International Relations Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 150 Point program Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 200 point program Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of International Relations - Links to additional information
- 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