Undergraduate UNE-CIJ210-2020

Cultural Expression in Modern Asia

Explore how culture is expressed in modern Asia. You'll cover China, Indonesia, and Japan as you dive into literature, cinema, and other cultural forms.

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Duration

16 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

29 Jun 2020
26 Oct 2020

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

analyse and evaluate ways in which ideas and values are communicated through Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese cultural activity;
evaluate and analyse aspects of literature, cinema and popular culture of China, Indonesia and Japan, including influences upon them;
demonstrate a broad understanding and critical awareness of cultural issues in China, Indonesia and Japan; and
demonstrate a developed awareness of Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese cultural expressions.

Topics covered

- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

EquipmentDetails - Headphones or speakers Headset, including microphone (For virtual classrooms) Webcam (May be required for virtual classrooms and/or media presentations
SoftwareDetails - Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on-campus attendance or intensive school component.

Description

This subject explores the principal modes of cultural expression in modern China, Indonesia, and Japan. Lectures will discuss literature, cinema, and other cultural forms in those countries. Students will be introduced to the concept of art as social practice and to the skills necessary for critical analysis. All materials will be in English.

Assessments

Online Quiz 1: 400 words. Assessment Note: 20 questions on Chinese cultural expression. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4 Online Quiz 2: 400 words. Assessment Note: 20 questions on Japanese cultural expression. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4 Online Quiz 3: 400 words. Assessment Notes: 20 questions on Indonesian cultural expression. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4 Assessment 1 Essay: 2000 words. Assessment Note: It is mandatory to pass this essay in order to pass the unit. Relates to Learning Outcomes 3-4 3 Online Short Quizzes. 600 words. Assessment Note: There will be three online quizzes (5% each), one each on Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian cultural expression. Relates to Learning Outcomes 3, 4

Online Quiz 1 (15%)
Online Quiz 1 (15%)
Online Quiz 1 (15%)
Assessment 1: Essay (40%)
3 Online Short Quizzes (15%)

Textbooks

Current study term (28 Jun 20 to 16 Oct 20)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Next study term (25 Oct 20 to 26 Feb 21)

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Related degrees

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Diploma in Modern Languages

6 available majors

Chinese Language Major
French Language Major
German Language Major
Indonesian Language Major
Italian Language Major
Japanese Language Major