Module: Chinese Culture and Society

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Chinese Culture and Society
Module Code	ZH191
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Lijie Shao Semester 2: Lijie Shao Autumn: Lijie Shao
Module Teachers	Qi Zhang Lijie Shao Mengdi Wang
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to various aspects of Chinese history and culture. It also seeks to describe and analyse essential aspects of Chinese history and contemporary Chinese society with reference to core cultural values, e.g. Confucianism and Taoism. Through the participation in classroom seminars, students will develop their intercultural awareness of the differences between Chinese and Irish society, and gain a deeper understanding of some of the prevailing political and societal issues in China.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse essential phenomena of Chinese history and contemporary Chinese society with reference to core culture values.
2. Identify important developments in Chinese history and society.
3. Evaluate the main cultural differences that exist between Ireland and China.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the Chinese geography and ethnicity.
5. Demonstrate familiarity with important issues in China, such as the status of the Special Administrative Regions, and cross-strait relations.
6. Research and express their views on China-related topics.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Synchronous timetabled classroom
Independent Study	78	Study of language and reading prescribed text and assignment work
Assignment Completion	25	Presentation (15 hours); Reflective Journal (10 hours)
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Content
The historical development of Chinese culture, traditional arts and folk customs. The status of cultural values in contemporary Chinese society and life.

Learning Activities
Audio/visual materials will be used to support the study of Chinese culture and society. Classroom seminars focus on the themes introduced by lecturers to deepen the understanding of Chinese culture and society.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Presentation	Group presentation (10 minutes)	50%	n/a
Written Exam	Two reflective journal entries (500 words each)	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council: 2007, Common Knowledge about Chinese Culture, Higher Education Press, Beijing,
Lang Ye, Liangzhi Zhu: 2008, Insights into Chinese Culture, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, Beijing,
The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council: 2007, Common Knowledge about Chinese History, Higher Education Press, Beijing,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
ALTS	BA in Applied Language & Translation Stu
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
INTB	Bachelor Business Studies International
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

13-FEB-12

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