ATS2039 Understanding modern China
Faculty of Arts
ATS2039 Understanding modern China is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2039
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2039
No unit lists ATS2039 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Chinese introductory 2 or equivalent or permission
Prohibition: ATS3053, APG4043
Overview
This unit will introduce students to key concepts used in the study of modern China and to academic writings on modern China in English and in English translation. It will cover a range of topics on Chinese culture, history and politics as these are discussed and written about in English and Chinese. It will also examine and compare Chinese and Western styles of academic writing and research methods. Questions of cultural translation are central to this unit.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Reading and analysis tasks10%
- Individual video presentation20%
- Article Review20%
- Essay and Annotated Bibliography50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
A basic understanding of key features of modern Chinese history with reference to: East-West perspectives on Chinese Studies; May Fourth concepts of enlightenment, democracy, science and nationalism; the Cultural Revolution and the renewal of humanist values in post-Mao China
- 2
A good knowledge of major cultural, social and political changes in twentieth century China
- 3
Library and web-based research skills relevant to modern Chinese studies
- 4
Skills of analysis and interpretation in the study of China through exposure to the textual sources used in this unit.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS2039 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jonathan Benney
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jonathan Benney
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2039?
ATS2039 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2039 offered?
In 2021, ATS2039 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2039?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2039 have an exam?
No. ATS2039 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2039?
ATS2039 is part of Chinese studies.