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Understanding the New Media in China (CHIN30024)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject engages with the new form of language used in the modern media in China, including its written, audio and visual forms. It explores its roots and meanings and the factors which led to its emergence.

Intended learning outcomes

At the end of this subject students should:

  • have an ability to understand the current usage of the Chinese language through the study of contemporary programs.
  • have a capacity to communicate, using the modern media, such as Youtube, blog and internet websites.
  • have an ability to articulate their language skill in oral and written presentations.

Generic skills

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

Last updated: 22 November 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

CHIN10018/CHIN20004/CHIN30009 or equivalent.

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CHIN10018 Chinese 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN20004 Chinese 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN30009 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

  • Fortnightly journal entries, 2,000 words in total, 30% (due fornightly throughout the semester)
  • Two short reading comprehension tests, 30 minutes each, 15% each (dues week 6 and week 12)
  • A written examination, 2-hours, 40% (during the examination period)

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 1
    Principal coordinatorRuonan Zeng
    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 period26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018
    Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018
    Census date31 March 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018
    Assessment period ends22 June 2018

    Semester 1 contact information

    ruonan.zeng@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Last updated: 22 November 2023

Further information

  • Texts

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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