CHIN6043 Readings in Taiwan Studies
CHIN6043 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Chinese |
| Offered in | CHIN6043 will not be offered in 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This is an upper level course designed to introduce advanced students to a range of key writings in the field of Taiwan Studies. |
| Learning Outcomes |
A deep and thorough understanding of key concepts and issues in the field of Taiwan Studies; to be able to integrate this theoretical and historical knowledge; to further develop critical thinking skills; develop skills in synthesising and contextualising new information; develop skills to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources, both Western and Chinese; develop the ability to work in cooperative groups on key issues in this field of Chinese Studies and to communicate findings to others; to develop a life-long interest and intellectual curiousity in this area. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Two Translations (25% each); Major Essay (4000 words - 50%) |
| Workload |
Three hours of class contact required per week; out-of-class preparation of texts to be read and discussed in class; further fulfilment of assignment requirements. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Requisite Statement |
Modern Chinese 6 (CHIN6023) and Classical Chinese 2 (CHIN6031). Incompatible with ASIA3043. |
| Recommended Courses |
No specific Taiwan knowledge required, although students are recommended to have taken Taiwan: History and Culture (CHIN6071). |
| Prescribed Texts |
Selected readings will be made available through Wattle. |
| Technology Requirements |
None. |
| Academic Contact | hsin-tien.liao@anu.edu.au |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
