CHIN 3231 - Issues in Chinese Culture for Chinese Speakers
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHIN 3231 Course Issues in Chinese Culture for Chinese Speakers Coordinating Unit Asian Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of level 1 undergraduate study Incompatible CHIN 1002, CHIN 1012, CHIN 2002, CHIN 2102, CHIN 2012, CHIN 3002, CHIN 3202, CHIN 3212, CHIN 3012, CHIN 3213 Assumed Knowledge Native or near native Chinese language proficiency. Assessment Tutorial participation, tutorial presentation and paper, research essay Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Chi-Ni William Wang
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Engage with the ideas and perspectives of other learners 2 Develop the ability to set appropriate goals and to work independently and/orcooperatively 3 Develop skills in synthesising and contextualising new information 4 Develop skills and confidence in participating in public discussion 5 Develop essay writing skills and the ability to communicate ideas effectively 6 Acquire research training skills, and the ability to argue from evidence 7 Gain an understanding of and respect for cultural differences and diversities intranscultural communication 8 Develop an awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities 9 Acquire a different cultural perspective from which to view oneself, one’s culture and society 10 Acquire discipline specific knowledge and specialised understanding of cross-cultural theories and debates 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. 1,3,5,6, The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2,5,6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2, Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1,2,5 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 6 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 7,8,9 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 4,8,9,10 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 8,9,10 -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course consists of one two hour lecture and one tutorial. 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 students who speak both Chinese and English to orient towards problem-based learning and to adapt to an Australian learning context. Combining formative and summative assessments, the course delivers blended models of learning through MyUni. to cater for the specific needs of multilingual and multicultural learners.
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 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester 6 hours reading per week 72 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 Introduction: Chinese Cultural Studies Week 2 Boundarirs: Chinese Culture and Global Culture Week 3 How to write an research essay? Week 4 Orientalism and Postmodernism Week 5 Modernisation of Confucianism Week 6 The Literati Tradition and Inteligencia Week 7 gender and Chinese Women Week 8 Rural Society Week 9 Ancestors Worship vs. Authority Dependency Week 10 Chinese Education System Week 11 Belief systems Week 12 Cultural Safety and other issues -
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 Learning Outcome Participation Formative and summative 10% 1,2,7,8,9 Bibliographical
ExerciseFormative and Summative 5% 6 Tutorial
PresentationFormative and Summative 15% 1,2,4,7, Tutorial paper
(1000-1200 words in English or 1500 in Chinese characters)Formative and Summative 20% 2,3,5,6,10 Research Essay (2800-3000 words in English or 3500 in Chinese characters) Formative and Summative 50% 2,3,5,6,10 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance and participation in lectures and tutorials is required.Assessment Detail
Attendance and participation in lectures and tutorials - 10% weighting.
Bibliographical Exercise: open book exercise in class - 5% weighting.
Tutorial presentation: students will introduce one tutorial topic to the whole group - 15% weighting.
Tutorial paper: students will submit a minor research paper of 1000-1200 English words (or 1500 Chinese characters) - 20% weighting.
Research essay: students will submit an essay of 2800-3000 English words (or 3500 Chinese characters) - 50% weighting.Submission
Tutorial paper is submitted via hard copy to tutor and also electronically via MyUni.
Research essay is 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 Access Adelaide.
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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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