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CHN10120

Academic Year 2024/2025

China on Film (CHN10120)

Subject:
Chinese Studies
College:
VP for Global Engagement
School:
Irish Institute for Chinese St
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Xiaodong Li
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module aims to present China through the most straightforward method to students who are interested in different aspects of the country’s history, language, politics and society. Through the lens of Chinese and international directors, vivid images of the Chinese society throughout its contemporary history will guide students’ understanding of 4 key topics. Fiction films and documentaries are main learning materials along with literature on multiple topics on China. Students will attend screening sessions and lectures as well as actively participate in discussions of seminars and tutorials.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should:

• Have a comprehensive understanding of the development of Chinese cinema and how changes in Chinese politics and society are reflected in films and documentaries.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of key topics covered in the module.
• Present extensive knowledge on sub-topics based on literature review and tutorials.
• Present a comparative view from different angles and cultural contexts on topics covered in this module.

Indicative Module Content:

This module explores 4 out of 6 key topics as shown below. Each topic includes multiple sub-dimensions. Please note that new updates will be announced in the beginning of the trimester if there is any.

• Wars and struggles – Century of Revolution
• We are rich! – Opening-up and Market Reform
• Breadwinner and Home-maker - Modern Chinese Women
• Falling leaves return to the root - Chinese overseas
• Roll up our sleeves and work hard! – The education system and work ethics in China
• Family – love, marriage, generations, and families in China


Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

12
Autonomous Student Learning

72
Lectures

18
Seminar (or Webinar)

6
Total

108

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module implements and encourages high levels of interaction and participation. Learning and Teaching methods of CHN10120 include but not limited to:

-Lectures
-Screening sessions
-Flipped classroom
-Peer review
-Seminars and tutorials
-Group projects

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Attendance and participation in class discussion and small-group sessions Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Graded No
10
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): An essay that includes a review on one of screened films and analysis on relevant cultural topics. Week 15 Graded No
40
 No
Group Work Assignment: Students will present their analysis on a film of choice and relevant cultural elements in groups. Week 12 Graded No
30
 No
Reflective Assignment: Participation in the flipped learning sessions; Forum discussions; Short response papers. Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 10 Graded No
20
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Xiaodong Li Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Caitríona Osborne Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 13:00 - 14:50
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