ATS3965 Unity and diversity in China and global Sinophone communities
Faculty of Arts
ATS3965 Unity and diversity in China and global Sinophone communities is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS3965
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3965
No unit lists ATS3965 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Pre-requisite: 12 credit points of second year Arts unit
Overview
In this unit, students explore the diversity of contemporary China and global Sinophone communities, reflecting on the meaning of “China,” “Chinese,” and “Chineseness” today.
Beginning from an overview of theories of identity and a history of ethnic thought in China, we proceed to examine a series of case studies of ethnic diversity today, including the Miao, the Zhuang, Tibetans, Uyghurs, and the Han majority. Through these case studies, students explore not only China’s internal diversity, but also the complexity of ethnic relations in the reform era.
In the second half of the unit, we examine emerging theories of Chineseness and Sinophone identity, before proceeding to case studies of a series of global Sinophone communities (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and Sinophone communities in Australia) and their relationships with China today.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Forum postExercise15%
- Presentation12%
- In-Class participation activityExercise18%
- Research proposalWritten20%
- Research projectWritten35%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically analyse China and global Sinophone communities;
- 2
Recognise and explain the diversity of China and Sinophone communities, developing the ability to work across cultures with people of diverse backgrounds;
- 3
Recognise and apply a range of disciplinary approaches through which knowledge about China is developed, with specific reference to sociological, anthropological, and cultural studies perspectives and theories;
- 4
Communicate analytical and critical thinking, and research findings in written and oral form.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
There are required texts for this unit. Required texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore (https://www.monash.edu/retail/books-and-merchandise-store/Textbooks) and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
Where it fits
ATS3965 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kevin Carrico
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kevin Carrico
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3965?
ATS3965 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3965 offered?
In 2027, ATS3965 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3965?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3965 have an exam?
No. ATS3965 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3965?
ATS3965 is part of Chinese studies and Global Asia.