CHN10120 China on Film

Academic Year 2024/2025

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.

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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 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
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
Participation in Learning Activities: Attendance and participation in class discussion and small-group sessions n/a Graded No

10
Group Work Assignment: Students will present their analysis on a film of choice and relevant cultural elements in groups. n/a Graded No

30
Reflective Assignment: Participation in the flipped learning sessions; Forum discussions; Short response papers. n/a Graded No

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

40

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