Useful links
Unit of study_
CHNS1601: Understanding Contemporary China
This unit of study introduces key topics essential to understanding contemporary Chinese society and culture, including geography and environment, recent social and political change, art, literature and cultural practice, population and economic structure, education systems and issues of gender and sexuality. As a foundational unit in Chinese studies, it assumes no background knowledge of China or the Chinese language. It will be taught in English with an interdisciplinary approach.
| Code | CHNS1601 |
|---|---|
| Academic unit | Chinese Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
|
Prerequisites:
?
|
None |
|---|---|
|
Corequisites:
?
|
None |
| Prohibitions:
?
|
ASNS1101 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate introductory factual knowledge about contemporary Chinese society and culture
- LO2. demonstrate a knowledge of different perspectives of understanding China
- LO3. critically understand these different perspectives and reflect upon your own preconceptions.
Unit outlines
Unit outlines will be available 2 weeks before the first day of teaching for the relevant session.
- Key dates
Key dates through the academic year, including teaching periods, census, payment deadlines and exams.
- Student administration
Enrolment, course planning, fees, graduation, support services, student IT
- Expectations of student conduct
Code of Conduct for Students, Conditions of Enrollment, University Privacy Statement, Academic Integrity
- Academic appeals
Academic appeals process, special consideration, rules and guidelines, advice and support
- Learning and teaching policy
Policy register, policy search
- Financial support
Scholarships, interest free loans, bursaries, money management
- Study resources
Learning Centre, faculty and school programs, Library, online resources
- Health and support
Student Centre, counselling & psychological services, University Health Service, general health and wellbeing
