Contemporary China (ASIA90017)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject provides a broad-based overview of contemporary China, exploring key features of the country's increasingly complex and dynamic society. Topics covered include the economy, environmental challenges, political processes, cultural change, civil society, and China’s engagement with the global community.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfuly complete this subject should

  • Develop an understanding of contemporary China
  • Develop an ability to apply research skills and critical methods to an enquiry
  • Gain an ability to evaluate information from print and online media covering contemporary China
  • Develop an ability to write an analytical paper

Generic skills

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should develop the following:

  • improved written communication;
  • improved oral presentation skills;
  • improved analytical skills; and
  • improved ability to work as a team member

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

Semester 2

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Final essay (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4)

  • 3000 words
During the examination period50%

A 30-minute presentation (LO1, LO2, LO3)

  • 1000 words
Throughout the semester25%

Tutorial report (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4)

  • 1000 words
Mid semester25%

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorSarah Rogers
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 30 hours: One 1.5 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019
    Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019
    Census date31 August 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail27 September 2019
    Assessment period ends22 November 2019

    Semester 2 contact information

    rogerssm@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Links to additional information

    www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute

  • 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: 3 November 2022