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Chinese Cinema (CHIN20016)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This is a multimedia subject, which will examine contemporary Chinese literature and film, focusing on major developments in the post-1978 era. The subject introduces students to current uses of the Chinese language through the study of contemporary film and literature. Students should enhance their reading and listening skills through experiencing colloquial and regional language use and also widen their ability to read scholarly language by perusing samples of textual and cinematic criticism.

Intended learning outcomes


  • acquire skills to understand social and cultural context.
  • acquire skills to enhance listening and reading skills in a foreign language.
  • be able to communicate knowledge in writing intelligibly.

Generic skills

  • acquire public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations.
  • acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion.
  • acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion.
  • show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing.

Last updated: 30 July 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

CHIN10002/CHIN20013 Chinese 10 or equivalent as determined by the coordinator.

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CHIN10002 Chinese 10
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN20013 Chinese 10
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CHIN10009 Chinese Cinema
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN30018 Chinese Cinema
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 30 July 2023

Assessment

Additional details

  • Two essays of 500 words each, 30% (due mid-semester and at the end of semester)
  • An essay of 2000 words 40% (due during the examination period)
  • Class presentations 20% (throughout the semester) and continuous class participation 10%

Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject.

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Last updated: 30 July 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorShaoming Zhou
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 36 hours: A 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018
    Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018
    Census date31 August 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail21 September 2018
    Assessment period ends16 November 2018

    Semester 2 contact information

    shaoming@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Last updated: 30 July 2023

Further information

  • Texts

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  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)Chinese Studies
    MajorChinese Studies
    MinorChinese Societies
    Informal specialisationChinese Studies
  • Breadth options

    This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

  • 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

    Language Placement Test required

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 30 July 2023