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Chinese Studies: Culture and Empire (CHIN20007)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This introductory subject examines Chinese society and culture by looking at the relationship between cultural systems and imperial power. It addresses the long-term development of social and intellectual structures in China in relation to empire as a political order and a system of territorial domination. Students should gain a foundation for further study of Chinese society and culture and specific skills in the writing of essays.

This subject is taught in English.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • Have acquired a knowledge of major long-term developments in Chinese society and culture through the study of secondary scholarship in English. This will provide them with the background knowledge for advanced studies in Chinese language
  • Be able to use scholarly analysis to examine major world social and cultural systems
  • Develop arguments from critical reading of academic materials and present them in writing and speech
  • Recognise the importance of long-term perspectives in the study of culture and society

Generic skills

  • Acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion
  • Show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing
  • Acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion.
  • Acquire public speaking skills through tutorial discussion

Last updated: 27 September 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites


Corequisites


Non-allowed subjects


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: 27 September 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

An essay

  • 2000 words
Mid semester45%

An essay

  • 2000 words
During the examination period45%

Continuous tutorial participation

Throughout the teaching period10%
Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 75% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Last updated: 27 September 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorLewis Mayo
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2023
    Census date31 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023
    Assessment period ends23 June 2023

    Semester 1 contact information

    Email: lmayo@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

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    - Completion rate. Students who started their course from 2022 and are in a CSP or receiving a HELP Loan (eg FEE-HELP) must meet the completion rate to continue to receive Commonwealth Support for that course.

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Last updated: 27 September 2023

Further information

Last updated: 27 September 2023