Contemporary Chinese Studies Project (CHIN90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Ivan Franceschini: ivan.franceschini@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Dr Ivan Franceschini: ivan.franceschini@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This capstone subject is practice-based. Students will conceive and complete a real-life practice-based project related to China or other Chinese-speaking regions and countries, under the supervision of the subject coordinator. Outputs could include a research paper or ‘state of the field’ reports, testimonies, or policy recommendations to government agencies or, non-government organisations.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply research skills and analytical frameworks to the appraisal and analysis of contemporary issues in Chinese Studies
- Plan and execute consulting and research projects in the field of contemporary Chinese Studies for a range of professional contexts
- Effectively assess the strengths and weaknesses of peer papers by applying students' advanced knowledge of contemporary Chinese Studies and provide constructive suggestions for improvement
- Demonstrate career readiness and leadership skills as an expert in contemporary issues related to Chinese societies.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Gain deep discipline knowledge: Students will be able to gain advanced and integrated knowledge of a complex body of knowledge in contemporary Chinese Studies through practice and problem-solving processes
- Work effectively and productively in a group situation through peer review processes
- Provide professional reports and presentations of research and consulting projects.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-CONTCS Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN90011 | Research Design and Methods |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CHIN90011 Research Design and Methods can be taken concurrently.
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Presentation of Project proposal
| Week 4 | 20% |
Peer Review of Project Proposal
| Week 8 | 20% |
Project Report
| During the examination period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Ivan Franceschini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours: One 2-hour seminar every fortnight Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Ivan Franceschini: ivan.franceschini@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Ivan Franceschini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours: One 2-hour seminar every fortnight Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Ivan Franceschini: ivan.franceschini@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025