Rising China in the Globalised World (INTS90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Winter Term |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject looks at the impact of a rising China in the globalised world. It examines contemporary China's relations with various powers, regions and global institutions, particularly in the context of its phenomenal rise in the last four decades. The subject also explores key issues related to China's rise: state-society relations, economic development, participation in regional and global institutions, disputes and conflict resolution etc.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- develop an understanding of China’s 'rise' in the globalised world;
- develop an understanding of China's economic, social, political and cultural interactions with the rest of the world;
- develop a critical understanding of contemporary key issues and challenges associated to a rising China; and
- demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and classroom discussion; and
- demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural contexts of knowledge
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
Additional details
- A group presentation; each student is expected to participate in a group effort to present on a selected topic (500-word equivalent), 10% (during the intensive)
- 4 x quizzes (1 per day during the intensive, based on readings), 10% each, 40% in total
- A take home examination, 50% (due two weeks after the conclusion of the intensive)
- Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 100% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Winter Term
Principal coordinator Sow Keat Tok Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 6 hours per day over 4 days (intensive). Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 1 July 2019 Pre teaching requirements Please note that there is a pre-teaching requirement, during which time students will be required to access subject materials on the LMS and prepare for the in-class presentation with assigned group members. Teaching period 8 July 2019 to 12 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 2 July 2019 Census date 8 July 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 July 2019 Assessment period ends 26 July 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Translation (Extended) Course Master of Translation Specialisation (formal) Asian Studies Specialisation (formal) Asian Studies Specialisation (formal) Chinese Studies Specialisation (formal) Asian Studies Informal specialisation Asian Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Asian Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Chinese Informal specialisation Chinese Studies - Links to additional information
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022