Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description This module aims to introduce students to some aspects in the comparative study of Chinese and Western cultures through reading Chinese and English texts, observing current social phenomena through students’ personal experience in China and print/digital media, and discussing the cultural differences in-depth. It will enhance their understanding of Chinese culture and Chinese people’s way of life and belief through its past and present, in an interdisciplinary manner. The module will provide a foundation for students to develop their interests in Chinese studies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the value and methods of comparing civilisations through exposure to Chinese and English texts, taking into account the importance of ethnocentrism as a human universal. 2. Lead an advanced discussion on the topical issues in contemporary Chinese society by extracting information from a variety of materials. 3. Identify the ideas behind dominant worldviews that have the most enduring effects on life in China and the West through textural and media analyses. 4. Understand contemporary worldviews Chinese people hold in modern society and how those perspectives differ from those of people in the West. 5. Evaluate critically the thinking that underlies Chinese actions in today’s world-how Western questions often miss the perspective behind Chinese policy. 6. Demonstrate research capabilities in investigating and presenting topics of learners’ interest. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Indicative ContentThe module will involve students in the exploration of education, family, “face” and relationship in social hierarchy, gender issues, medicine, values and worldviews, authority and governance in a culturally comparative manner between China and the West.Learning Activities● Lectures with Audio/Visual Presentations: A variety of texts and audio/visual materials, including selected classic literature, journal articles, and current social media in general, will be read, analysed and discussed. ● Group Tasks: Group work such as discussions, synchronous class preparation and CA preparation will be organised in and after class along with lectures and webinars. ● Webinars: In addition to the lectures, a series of webinars will provide students the opportunities to discuss the selected topics and deepen the understanding of Chinese culture. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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