Overview

The unit introduces you to perspectives on contemporary Chinese culture and society as presented in academic publications, social commentary, media reports and on the Chinese Internet. It covers key topics in cultural studies, politics and social studies, as these are discussed and written about in English and Chinese. It examines … For more content click the Read More button below.

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Jonathan Benney

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Jonathan Benney

Notes

This unit is not offered in 2025.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

A basic understanding of key issues in contemporary Chinese society and politics, focused on (i) the concepts of trust and justice; (ii) media reporting in and about present-day China; (iii) Chinese nationalism and patriotism; and (iv) public culture and debate in the Chinese-speaking world;

2.

Library and web-based research skills relevant to modern Chinese studies;

3.

A good knowledge of the academic literature relevant to studies of contemporary China;

4.

Skills of analysis and interpretation in the study of China through exposure to the materials used in this unit.

Teaching approach

Research activities
Active learning
Enquiry-based learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Analytical exercise
2 - Presentation
3 - Research proposal
4 - Essay

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Chinese studies