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Contemporary Chinese Literature (CHIN10019)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 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 examines developments in contemporary Chinese literature, seeking to place these in the context of cultural discourses that emerged in China after 1949. The texts studied in the subject will be primarily selected from representative contemporary literary works, but will also include political and other writings from different stages in the history of the People’s Republic of China, which form a context for the present. Through the study of these texts, students will develop their ability to understand both Chinese language at an advanced level and also different forms of contemporary Chinese literature, as well as becoming familiar with a variety of social and cultural issues in contemporary China and how these relate to developments after 1949.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to analyse contemporary Chinese literary texts on a wide range of topics at a high level of complexity from original works and newspapers;
- be able to deploy more specialised vocabulary and complex sentence structures to discuss contemporary Chinese literary works and their social and cultural backgrounds orally and in writing;
- be able to write Standard Chinese in a variety of styles;
- have acquired a deeper understanding of contemporary Chinese literature;
- be able to understand and analyse important social and cultural issues in Post-1949 China;
- Have developed research skills to find information from various sources, including library and the internet.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have:
- developed critical thinking and analytical skills in the study of social and cultural issues in contemporary Chinese society;
- acquired communication and public speaking skills through class discussion;
- acquired some skills in social and cultural analysis;
- acquired attentiveness to detail through essay preparation and writing;
- acquired time management skills through managing their workload.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- Chinese Studies major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts, Chinese Studies minor minor in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts
- D-LANG Diploma in Languages
OR
All students enrolling in Chinese for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at the link below. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel. Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.
It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
All students enrolling in Chinese for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid-term essay (in Chinese)
| Week 6 | 25% |
Oral presentation (in Chinese)
| Week 12 | 25% |
Final exam (in Chinese)
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Regular attendance at seminars and tutorials is required with a minimum of 75% attendance. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day and in-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Shaoming Zhou Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours: 1 x 1 hour seminar and 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week for 12 weeks. 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 hours across the semester, including class time.
Additional delivery details
Please note: All students enrolling in Chinese at The University of Melbourne for the first time are required to use the online Language Placement Test.
This applies to all students, including total beginners and those who have experience with the language, whether through formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed in consultation with the relevant course coordinator.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- A course reader will be provided by the Asia Institute.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Chinese Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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
Language Placement Test 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: 11 April 2024