Honours Chinese B (CHIN90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This is a continuation of Honours Chinese A. It will develop students’ ability to handle Chinese texts over a wide range of subject matter such as newspapers, academic articles, discussion papers and literary works. Students are expected to develop skills in advanced literacy in Chinese and knowledge and sinological methodology.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who sucessfully complete this subject should:
- gain enhanced skills in the comprehension of written Chinese;
- be able to engage with a complex cultural system and develop heightened global awareness; and
- gain an understanding of key methodologies in China studies research.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- develop research skills through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry, and familiarisation with research methods;
- be trained in critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the arguments expressed in the reading materials;
- learn to think in theoretical and analytical terms: through lectures, tutorial discussion, essay writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences;
- acquire an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and an international awareness of the world. They will do so by developing critical self-awareness, contextualising judgements and knowledge, opening themselves to new ideas and new aspects of Chinese culture, and formulating arguments;
- be able to communicate knowledge clearly and economically, through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations. They will be trained to give attention to detail through close reading, textual analysis, and essay writing. The class presentations and tutorial participation will train them in public speaking and enhance their confidence in self-expression; and
- learn to plan and manage their time through organising their workloads for required reading and meeting deadlines for essays and assignments.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One class paper presented in class and handed in one week later,
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Class participation and class exercises (due weekly)
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Research problem review
| During the examination period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is required. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Lewis Mayo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: Three hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Please note: students must be admitted into the fourth-year honours program or the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in Chinese to enrol in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Chinese Studies Specialisation (formal) Ancient World Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Chinese - 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 and language placement test required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022