ASIA 1101 - Introduction to Chinese Society and Culture
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ASIA 1101 Course Introduction to Chinese Society and Culture Coordinating Unit Asian Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Assessment Term quizzes, tutorial papers and presentation, major essay Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Xianlin Song
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Obtain knowledge and understanding of issues on Chinese society and culturecovered in the course 2 Understand cultural underpinnings of Chinese society and learn to interpretand analyse Chinese society from inside out 3 Integrate theoretical knowledge with empirical evidence 4 Learn to engage with the ideas and perspectives of other learners 5 Learn to analyse issues in Chinese society and culture critically andcreatively 6 Learn analytic skills for developing and defending an argument 7 Develop skills in synthesising and contextualisingnew information 8 Develop skills and confidence in participating inpublic discussion 9 Develop essay writing skills 10 Acquire research training skills University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3, 5-7, 9-10 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-10 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4, 8 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2, 5, 7-10 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-10 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-10 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1, 2, 4 -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The lectures provide an overview on the topic each week and the tutorial offers a problem-solving approach to learning. The course is especially designed for first year students to orient towards problem-based learning and to adapt to an advanced technological learning context.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
2 x 1-hour lectures (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 1 x 1-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Approaches to Chinese Society & Culture I: Confucianism, Communism, Consumerism Week 2 Approaches to Chinese Society & Culture II: The Symbolic Nature of Chinese Culture: the Great Wall Week 3 Approaches to Chinese Society & Culture III: Orientalism, Occidentalism and Sinology Week 4 Race, Nation, Identity and National Characteristics Week 5 How to write a research essay Week 6 The Foundations of Communist Culture Week 7 Ancestors Worship vs. Authority Dependency Week 8 Urban Society Week 9 The Literati Tradition and Intellectuals as a Class Week 10 Rural Society Week 11 Gender and Women Week 12 Current Issues and Overview -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Course Learning Outcome(s) Participation Formative and summative 10% 1-6, 8 Tutorial presentation Formative and summative 15% 4, 5, 8 Research essay (2,300 words) Summative 40% 1-7, 9, 10 Reflective commentary Formative and summative 5% 1, 3, 5, 8 Take-home exam (1,500 words) Summative 30% 1-7, 9, 10 Assessment Related Requirements
Students should attend all the lectures. The weekly lecture introduces different aspects of Chinese
society and culture and contextualizes the issues found in the weekly readings. The tutorial is conducted on the assumption that every student has attended the lecture and has an adequate understanding of the topic.Assessment Detail
Participation: participation in lectures and tutorial - 10% weighting.
Tutorial presentation: brief presentation on one tutorial topic - 15% weighting.
Research essay: a 2300 word essay on a chosen topic - 40% weighting.
Reflective commentary: a 200 word critical commentary on a video watched during tutorial - 5% weighting.
Take-home exam: a 1500 word exam which can be done at home - 30% weighting.Submission
All assignments must be submitted electronically via MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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