ATS3012 Chinese studies advanced 6: Contemporary literature
Faculty of Arts
ATS3012 Chinese studies advanced 6: Contemporary literature is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Summer A and Semester 2 at Overseas and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Summer A, Semester 2
- Overseas, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3012
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3012
1 unit list ATS3012 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Any one of the following units: ATS3011, ATS3031, ATS3013, ATS3033, ATS3014, ATS3034, ATS3041, ATS3042, ATS2015, ATS2035, ATS2016, ATS2036, ATS3015, ATS3035, ATS3016, ATS3036 or by permission.
Overview
Through an investigation into the key intellectual issues of a multi-disciplinary nature in post-Mao China, this unit will introduce students to a range of literary writings by a young generation of contemporary Chinese writers. Through various research projects students will explore a range of different representations of Chinese culture and society.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Overseas | Block on |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Task 1 : Three In-class Assessments30%
- Task 2: 1st essay20%
- Task 3 : Final Essay50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
A general knowledge of the social, political and cultural development that has characterised post-Mao China, Chinese society, its people and its culture (through examination of the historical contexts of a number of literary texts published in China after the 1980s)
- 2
An in-depth knowledge of changes that post-Mao reform has brought to intellectual trends in general and to literature in particular (through critical analysis of a range of literary works by a younger and unorthodox generation of Chinese writers who challenge traditional Chinese literary norms through their exploration of fundamental issues of humanism)
- 3
The ability to write and speak effectively in standard modern Chinese on a range of intellectual and literary issues, and basic analytical and critical skills required for academic research in Chinese Studies.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
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. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS3012 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Zhiqun Chen
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Zhiqun Chen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3012?
ATS3012 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS3012?
ATS3012 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS3988.
When is ATS3012 offered?
In 2020, ATS3012 runs in Summer A and Semester 2 at Overseas and Clayton.
How much work is ATS3012?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3012 have an exam?
No. ATS3012 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3012?
ATS3012 is part of Chinese studies.