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China Since Mao (CHIN20008)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject examines cultural and social tendencies in contemporary China, and shows how they have developed from the socialist system. It analyses the culture of China's different social groups - men, women, young people, workers, farmers, the elites, minorities, intellectuals and business people. It aims to give a sense of the contemporary Chinese cultural landscape and how this has been analysed by scholars.

Intended learning outcomes


  • demonstrate familiarity with some major themes in modern Chinese culture.
  • demonstrate an understanding of some of the basic dynamics of Chinese society.
  • demonstrate an enhanced understanding of some cultural values and social structures reflected in language use.
  • acquire skills to use scholarly analysis to understand contemporary social and cultural phenomena.
  • be able to develop arguments from critical reading of academic materials and present them in writing and speech.
  • be able to understand how relations of power affect social and cultural systems.

Generic skills

  • acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion.

  • show attention to detail through essay 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 discussion

Last updated: 19 September 2024