Modern Languages and Cultures

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE STUDIES II
Code CHIN121
Coordinator Dr P Ding
Languages, Cultures and Film
Penny.Ding@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 

Co-requisite modules:

 

Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           22

22
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 128
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
There will be a reassessment opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply.    50       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
There will be a reassessment opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply.    40       
Standard UoL penalties will apply. There will be a resit opportunity. This cannot be marked anonymously.  10    10       

Aims

To familiarize students with key knowledge and debates about China, its history, culture, politics and economy from late imperial times to the mid-20th century;

To help students learn key vocabulary and concepts in Chinese language pertaining to the discussed subject matters;

To help students gain confidence in discussing relevant issues relating to modern and contemporary China;

To promote students’ global citizenship by enabling them to discuss the role of China in its global context and to apply gained knowledge in a China-related workplace;

To enable students to undertake independent research on China-related subject matters to construct coherent, persuasive and well-supported arguments in writing;

To enhance students’ digital fluency through interactive e-learning on the VLE platform; the use of digital translation tools, blogs, China-specific internet searches, the use of Chinese streaming websites etc.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate a knowledge of key debates and themes relating to 20th century China and beyond

(LO2) Understand a text relating to Chinese culture within its broad historical, political, economic and social context

(LO3) Successfully apply a close reading to a text relating to Chinese culture and society

(S1) Information skills - information accessing and critical reading

(S2) Research skills - independent analysis, critical thinking and problem solving

(S3) Communication skills (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing and class presentation

(S4) Confidence

(S5) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

(S6) Digital fluency


Teaching and Learning Strategies

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Workshop:
The workshop will be a combination of lecture and seminar. The lecture element of the workshop provides information and orientation on key events and issues. The seminar element will involve a range of individual and group activities, such as analysing, comparing, summarising and presenting materials (i.e. texts, data and film/documentaries). These activities will constitute preparation for required assignments.


Syllabus

 

Topics covered during the module may include:

The Cultural Revolution;

Cultural production in Maoist times;

Chinese economic reform and growth;

Postsocialist art and cinema;

Philosophy and religion in China;

The internet in China.


Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.