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Chinese News Analysis (CHIN30003)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject is an advanced unit introducing the techniques of Chinese newspaper analysis for fields such as politics, international affairs, intellectual debates etc. Students will use current reading materials to study a range of social and political affairs in the People's Republic of China. On completion of the subject students should be able to read news articles in Chinese with the aid of a dictionary. demonstrate a knowledge of issues of current importance for Chinese society. have an understanding of the function of news media in Chinese society. and develop analytical skills in dealing with Chinese material.

Intended learning outcomes


  • be able to read news articles in Chinese with the aid of a dictionary.
  • demonstrate a knowledge of issues of current importance for Chinese society.
  • have an understanding of the function of news media in Chinese society.
  • develop analytical skills in dealing with Chinese material.
  • acquire skills to understand social and cultural context.
  • acquire skills to research an issue through competent use of library and other information sources.
  • acquire skills to manage and organise workloads.

Generic skills

  • acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for class preparation, essay and assignment completion.
  • acquire written communication skills through essay writing.
  • be able to understand social and cultural context.
  • be able to research an issue through the competent use of library and other information sources.

Last updated: 22 November 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CHIN10017 Chinese 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN20003 Chinese 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN30008 Chinese 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN10018 Chinese 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN20004 Chinese 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 22 November 2023

Assessment

Additional details

  • Tests due throughout the semester (50% )
  • A translation exercise, 500 words due in week 12 ( 25%)
  • An essay of 1500 words due in the examination period (25%)

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: 22 November 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorLewis Mayo
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 36 hours: Three hours of language classes 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

    lmayo@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Last updated: 22 November 2023

Further information

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  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)Chinese Studies
    MajorChinese Studies
    Informal specialisationChinese Studies
    Breadth TrackChinese - Entry Point 3
  • 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: 22 November 2023