CHN10120 China on Film

Academic Year 2023/2024

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 6 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.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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 6 key topics as shown below. Each topic includes multiple sub-dimensions.

• 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 – generations and families in China


Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Seminar (or Webinar)

6
Specified Learning Activities

12
Autonomous Student Learning

72
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 Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Participation in the flipped learning sessions; Forum discussions; Short response papers Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

20
Essay: An essay that includes a review on one of screened films and analysis on relevant cultural topics. Unspecified n/a Graded No

40
Group Project: Students will present their analysis on a film of choice and relevant cultural elements in groups. Week 12 n/a Graded No

30
Attendance: Attendance and participation in class discussion and small-group sessions Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

10

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
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) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Wed 13:00 - 14:50
Autumn