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Contemporary China (ASIA90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides a broad-based overview of contemporary China, exploring key features of the country's increasingly complex and dynamic society. Topics covered include the economy, environmental challenges, political processes, cultural change, civil society, and China’s engagement with the global community.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfuly complete this subject should
- Develop an understanding of contemporary China
- Develop an ability to apply research skills and critical methods to an enquiry
- Gain an ability to evaluate information from print and online media covering contemporary China
- Develop an ability to write an analytical paper
Generic skills
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should develop the following:
- improved written communication;
- improved oral presentation skills;
- improved analytical skills; and
- improved ability to work as a team member
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
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A 30-minute presentation (LO1, LO2, LO3)
| Throughout the semester | 25% |
Tutorial report (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4)
| Mid semester | 25% |
Final essay (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4)
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Anthony Spires Mode of delivery Online Contact hours A total of 30 hours: One 1.5 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Links to additional information
- 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