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China Field Class (GEOG30007)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 25Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject consists of a two-week field trip to China in July with some pre-departure (in semester 1) and post-field trip workshop/seminars (in semester 2) in Melbourne. The subject is designed to develop students’ interests in Asia, in China in particular, and in the interactions between society, economy, government, and the environment. While in China, students will interact with local communities, academics and environmental managers who will inform them about issues and processes in China. This will be supplemented by site visits and household interviews. The field trip will be under the supervision of the subject coordinators. Students are responsible for the cost of airfares, accommodation and food.
Note this subject may be taken as the Capstone subject in the Geography major of the BA and BSc. All students, whether they are capstone students or not, will be required to complete online introductory materials that are common across all field classes, and will be invited to a discussion session together at the end of their Capstone study and experience.
Intended learning outcomes
- Have become familiar with the social and economic transformation of contemporary China.
- Have become familiar with environmental conditions in a society undergoing rapid economic and social change.
- Have acquired an understanding of methods of research and fieldwork in non-Western societies.
- Have designed and executed a group research project and poster .
- Have learnt to work effectively in group
Generic skills
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Develop field-based and cross-cultural research skills.
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Illustrate a good understanding of the impacts of economic and social development on the environment in a society undergoing rapid economic and social change.
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Work effectively in a teamwork situation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Usually completion of 200 points including at least 50 points from subjects in geography, urban planning, Asian studies, environmental studies and environmental science at second/third year or permission of the subject coordinator. (GEOG20010: China in Transition is recommended).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have completed 121-433 China Field Class or GEOG90007 (207-517) Development and Environment in China may not enrol in this subject.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOG90007 | China Field Class PG | Not available in 2024 |
25 |
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 |
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Written reflection on themes explored during the field trip
| Written on the last day of the fieldtrip | 25% |
Academic poster – about 80 hour work | Fourth Monday of semester 2 | 25% |
Your own essay based on group work-(arising from group project work)
| The first Monday after the non-teaching week in semester two. | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend the field trip, and complete, or have previously completed, the online Geography learning module, in order to successfully complete this subject. | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
340 hours in total
Additional delivery details
An enrolment quota of 35 students (in both undergraduate and post-graduate offering) applies to this subject. For detailed information on the quota subject application process, enrolment deadlines and selection preferences, refer to the Faculty of Science website: http://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/course-planning-and-advice
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in field activities. Students undertake field trip experiences that will require them to be physically capable of undertaking outdoor field work in remote locations. Due to variability of transportation and remoteness, students need to be both mobile and self-reliant.
Students must complete, or have previously completed, the online Geography learning module.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Human Geography Informal specialisation Integrated Geography Informal specialisation Human Geography Major Geography Informal specialisation Integrated Geography Major Geography Major Integrated Geography Major Human Geography Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Major Environmental Geography Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects - 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
Quota limit applied - UoM students will be given preference over CAP applicants
- 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