CRWR 2014 - Writing China In Country

North Terrace Campus - Winter - 2015

The course introduces students to intercultural dialogue through responsive reading and creative writing, with special reference to China. Students will encounter modern and contemporary Chinese literature in English translation and be introduced to Chinese language and culture through intensive study at Beijing Foreign Studies University. The course develops the capacity to interpret the experience of China through discussion, critical reading and creative writing. Pre-departure briefing sessions will prepare students and in-country peer-led workshops will help students produce written work for submission on return. Students are encouraged to explore the various contexts of their interactions with China and to respond in appropriate ways.

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Course Details

Course Code	CRWR 2014
Course	Writing China In Country
Coordinating Unit	English, Creative Writing, and Film
Term	Winter
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	2 x 3 hours pre-departure seminars, 12 hours per week for 3 weeks
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assumed Knowledge	High level of proficiency in reading and writing English
Quota	A quota will apply; students will be selected on merit. Note: Course offered subject to minimum course enrolments.
Assessment	Attendance and participation (10%), workshop exercises (20%), 4500 word essay or portfolio (70%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Emeritus Professor Nicholas Jose

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Discuss a range of modern and contemporary Chinese literature in English translation
2	Understand the themes and issues explored by modern and contemporary Chinese authors, with an understanding of relevant cultural, social and literary contexts
3	Develop creative and critical responses to such writing, as part of a dialogue or conversation, including with peers
4	Interpret the experience of encountering China in-country, in reading, writing, workshops and class discussion
5	Produce a written response in an appropriate chosen form, to professional standards

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.	1,2,3,4,5
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1,2,3,4,5
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	3,4,5
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	3,4,5
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	4,5
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	2,3,4,5
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	2,3,4,5
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	2,3,4,5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

To be announced. Texts may include works by Lu Xun, Ba Jin, Xu Zhimo and Zhang Ailing (Eileen Chang) and others.

Recommended Resources

To be announced.

Online Learning

MyUni and other resources to be announced.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Teaching and learning modes may include seminars, workshops and online sessions.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

2 x 3 hour pre-departure seminars	6 hours
3 x 4 hour workshops (over 3 weeks)	36 hours
15 hours reading per week (over 3 weeks)	45 hours
12 hours writing practice per week (over 3 weeks)	36 hours
33 hours assignment preparation	33 hours
Total	156 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Provisional. Learning activities may include seminars, workshops and writing exercises.

Schedule
Week 1	Pre-departure sessions - course introduction and introduction to China Intensive: introduction to modern and contemporary Chinese literature
Week 2	Intensive: introduction to Chinese language and culture
Week 3	Writing exercises and peer-led workshiops
Week 4	Development of 4500 written piece or portfolio

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 objectives
Attendance & participation	Formative & summative	10%	1-4
Workshop exercises	Summative	20%	1-4
4500 word essay or portfolio	Summative	70%	3-5

Assessment Related Requirements

All assessment must be attempted for successful completion of the course.

Assessment Detail

Assessment details are to be announced.

Submission

Assessment is to be submitted in the form prescribed for individual items. To be announced.

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 Access Adelaide.

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