Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Chinese Society and Culture II (ASST11046)

Course Outline
School	School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures	College	College of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	20	ECTS Credits	10
Summary	The course will provide students with a foundation in Chinese history, culture and society. Topics will include the historical foundations of Chinese philosophies, religions and ideologies, the origins of China's contemporary political and social structure, and aspects of Chinese literary culture.
Course description	Topics covered can include: - Origins of Chinese civilization - Government and society in Imperial China - Religion in Chinese society - The Great Divergence - The High Qing and the Qing Decline - Early 20th C. transformations - Gender and Family in China - China's Revolutions - China Facing the West What to expect from the course: Introduction to and discussion of different topics which provide students with a foundation for discussing different aspects of China's history. Classes are focused on themes which have been subject to extensive debate. Classes follow a mixed format of short talks, discussions and group work. What is expected from you: To prepare the requested reading and contribute to discussions in class.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Semester 1
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 200 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1, Summative Assessment Hours 50, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 176 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	One 4,000 word essay to be submitted as directed in the programme handbook
Feedback	Feedback is an essential element of the learning process and an important part of this course. You will receive feedback for the (non-assessed) formative assignment. You will also receive written feedback for the class essay. In both instances the feedback will be provided within fifteen working days. It is important that you make use of the feedback from teaching staff to reflect on your own learning and study in preparation for the final examination.
No Exam Information

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand and explain developments in a number of key areas of China's history, society and culture. Understand different empirical and theoretical contributions to the debate in topics covered. Criticize and justify different empirical and theoretical contributions on China's history, society and culture. Analyze and evaluate primary materials related to China's history, society and culture. Develop oral and written presentation skills.