Handbook home
Rising China in the Globalised World (INTS90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
For information about the University’s phased return to campus and in-person activity in Winter and Semester 2, please refer to the on-campus subjects page.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
July
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | July |
---|---|
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
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 |
---|---|---|
A group presentation; each student is expected to participate in a group effort to present on a selected topic (during the intensive)
| During the teaching period | 10% |
4 x quizzes (1 per day during the intensive, based on readings), 10% each | Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
A take home examination | 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- July
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 13 July 2020 Pre teaching requirements Please note that there is a pre-teaching requirement, during which time students will be required to read subject materials on the LMS. Teaching period 20 July 2020 to 26 July 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 July 2020 Census date 21 July 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 August 2020 Assessment period ends 24 August 2020 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials supplied by the Asia Institute.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Translation Specialisation (formal) Asian Studies Specialisation (formal) Chinese Studies Specialisation (formal) Ancient World Studies Specialisation (formal) Asian Studies Specialisation (formal) Asian Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Asian 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.
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
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