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This course provides basic understanding of China and Chinese culture through selected topical issues about China. The course will be taught in English; all prescribed readings and assessments (writing and spoken) are in English.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of Chinese culture, philosophy, and contemporary issues. The course begins with an introduction to foundational philosophies such as Confucianism and Taoism and examines their historical significance and modern interpretations. Students will explore influential literary texts and their impact on Chinese culture. The course also leads students to discuss modern Chinese media and theories dedicated to China and Sinophone studies. By taking this course, students will gain a nuanced understanding of China's rich cultural heritage and its ongoing transformation in the globalized world.
As a student in this course you will1. develop a good understanding of premodern China and modern China;2. Identify the evolving cultural trends of China;3. Show a cross-cultural view of China in the international network;4. Develop a global awareness by connecting China with New Zealand and the rest of the world;5. Be able to deploy organized ideas in presentations and participate in class discussions;6. Demonstrate academic and professional skills, including gathering and organizing second-handed resources and analyzing materials closely and critically.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Chia-rong Wu
• Electronic readings can be found on Ako | LEARN.There is a AKO | LEARN component to this course. Access from UC home page → Current Students → AKO | LEARN – Your courses → Log inOther material, which may be helpful, can be found in the Library Subject Guides: http://canterbury.libguides.com/CHIN
Library portalAKO|LEARN
Domestic fee $894.00
International fee $4,100.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .