97109 Chinese Mass Media

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UTS: International Studies: International Studies and Global Societies
Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 97110 Twentieth Century Chinese Fiction OR 97113 Chinese Culture and Heritage OR 97112 Chinese Film

Note

This subject is taught in Chinese.

Description

This subject is designed for students who are proficient in Chinese (native or near native speakers of Modern Standard Chinese). It provides an opportunity to apply high level critical thinking and analytical skills to exploring, through intercultural perspectives, social issues and problems that are current and important to Chinese society. Students widen and enrich their knowledge of Chinese social, cultural and political institutions through critical studies of Chinese mass media (online newspaper and magazine articles, online videos such as TV news, reports, current affairs programs, and online discussion forums), investigate selected topics and problems from sources within and outside of China, and understand journalism as a profession in both Chinese and international contexts. Students learn basic media analysis methods, engage in citizen-journalism, and sharpen their research skills by examining issues related to contemporary Chinese society. They also learn to be responsible 'netizens' by contributing constructively to online discussions over selected topics and texts. Students observe social problems arising in China from an Australian context, and consider potential solutions from angles afforded by this international perspective.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

A.	Communicate effectively in Chinese on a wide range of topics, as relevant to contemporary topics about China.
B.	Demonstrate critical cultural awareness of multiple Chinese-speaking peoples and societies.
C.	Reflect on and analyse critically the impact of societal issues as seen from media sources on Chinese society and its people.
D.	Effectively employ strategies and resources for independent learning.

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (INT = International Studies CILOs):

Conduct independent research into contemporary societies and cultures. (INT.2.1)
Reflect on and use knowledge of contemporary societies to engage with diverse cultures. (INT.3.1)
Develop capacity to engage with current issues and to act ethically in Australian and international settings. (INT.5.1)
Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English. (INT.6.1)

Teaching and learning strategies

Class time is used for interactive practice and advancement of skills through work in pairs, small and large groups and/or presentations, as well as clarification of subject content. Students will spend a substantial portion of each lesson in dialogue with their peers and their teacher.

Preparation for these activities requires students to complete exercises and reading/listening/viewing activities prior to coming to class and for them to make effective use of subject materials (including those posted online), community and peer resources available to them to support their learning.

Students will customise their learning experience by engaging with Chinese culture and society from intercultural perspectives, and tailoring their practice and learning to maximise understanding and appreciation of Chinese history, culture and society.

Students are encouraged to explore subject materials and concepts through independent research, creative outputs and/or close textual analysis.

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Online discussion

Objective(s):

A, B, C and D

Weight:

30%

Length:

Each answer is expected to be around 100 characters long.

Criteria linkages:

Criteria	Weight (%)	SLOs	CILOs
Depth of reflection, innovation and cultural appropriateness of responses to questions	50	B, C, D	INT.3.1
Depth of engagement with group discussions (e.g. comments on classmates� postings and response to comments)	50	A, B	INT.6.1

SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Assessment task 2: News Writing

Objective(s):

A, B, C and D

Weight:

30%

Length:

1500 Chinese characters

Criteria linkages:

Criteria	Weight (%)	SLOs	CILOs
Relevance of topic choice	10	C	.2
Originality and insightfulness of reflections	20	C, D	INT.2.1
Objectivity and sensitivity towards cultural assumptions	10	B	INT.3.1
Richness of content, including balanced coverage of the issue and its historical background	30	A, B, C	.3
Presentation of written work (e.g. clarity of expression, quality of images, professionalism of presentation, etc.)	30	A	INT.6.1

SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Assessment task 3: Essay

Objective(s):

A and B

Weight:

40%

Length:

2000 Chinese characters

Criteria linkages:

Criteria	Weight (%)	SLOs	CILOs
Depth and breadth of understanding of the topic	10	B	INT.3.1
Content: clarity and originality of argument, engagement with existing scholarship, critical and careful analysis of media as evidence, use of appropriate examples, etc.	40	B	.2
Organisation: Strength of introduction and conclusion, logical transitions, coherence, etc.	30	A	INT.6.1
Objectivity and sensitivity towards cultural assumptions	10	B	INT.5.1
Language and mechanics: appropriateness of vocabulary, grammar, style and references.	10	A	INT.6.1

SLOs: subject learning objectives
CILOs: course intended learning outcomes

Required texts

There is no prescribed textbook for this subject. Selected materials will be available at UTS Online weekly.

Students should also be aware of the Policies and Procedures for Assessment of Coursework Subjects:

http://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/assessment-coursework-policy.html,

http://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/assessment-coursework-procedures.html

References

Web sites

??? – online newspapers http://www.people.com.cn/

??? – TV news and others http://www.cntv.cn/index.shtml

??? - http://www.chinanews.com/m/

??? - http://www.ifeng.com/

Movies

??????- Getting Home (Library copy: 791.4372 GETT)

????- Cell Phone (Library copy: 791.43 SHOU)

????– Caught in the web (Library copy: 791.4372 CAUG)

??????I & II – If you are the one (Library copy: 791.4372 IFYU & 791.4372 IFYU [2])

?????- Fearless (Library copy: 791.43 HUOY)

?????– The marriage certificate (Library copy: 791.4372 JIEH)

????????– No one less (Library copy: 791.43 NOTO)

Documentaries

????????- Chinese Culture (Library copy: 951 CHIE [1])

????????- A bite of China (http://jishi.cntv.cn/program/sjsdzg/index.shtml)

Library: Students are also encouraged to use the resources in the China library located on the 4th level of the library.