CHI2345 - Chinese Media Studies, Part 2

Leader: Scott Grant

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

As for CHI2335

Objectives

To familiarise students with the language and issues of contemporary Chinese current affairs, to develop analytical skills to facilitate the reading of a wide variety of Chinese language media related texts, to strengthen listening comprehension in relation to specialised media reports and to develop research skills tailored to the Chinese language Internet to enable confident independent use of this resource.

Assessment

Examination 2 hours 45%;
Three translation / Internet based assignments (200 words each): 15%;
Two class tests 1 hour each 30%;
Class presentation (450 words): 10%

Contact hours

2 hour seminar + 1 hour computer lab

Prerequisites

CHI2335 + interview

Prohibitions

CHI2335