Courses: KIN100 Culture, History and Society in China - Autumn 2019




Credits

10.0

ECTS Credits

10

Level of Study

Bachelor

Language of Instruction

English and Chinese/Norwegian

Teaching semester

Autumn

Place of Instruction

Bergen

Objectives and Content

This course offers basic knowledge of Chinese civilization history, with particular emphasis on culture, history and society.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course:

Knowledge

- to have a general picture of Chinese civilization development through milestone events happened throughout dynastic history.

- to have a multidimensional understanding about Chinese society through modern history, geography, education development, religion, people (ethnic groups) and politics (parties, governance and administration structure).

Skills

- to be able to talk about and present Chinese culture, history and society related issues.

General Competence

- to provide an insight for the learners to understand modern China and Chinese people from the perspectives of history and traditional culture.

Required Previous Knowledge

Recommended Previous Knowledge

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

There will be a 10 point reduce in credits if KIN100 is combined with ASIA100.

Access to the Course

The course is open to all with admission to the University of Bergen

Teaching and learning methods

The instruction will be given in the form of lectures and seminars, 2 hours per week for 12 weeks.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

This course has one final written exam. In order to be eligible to take the exam, the student will hold a short presentation on a topic related to China. The presentation is a group project. Students must attend at least 75 % of the classes.

Approval on mandatory assignments is valid only for the semester in which the course is conducted, as well as for the following semester.

Forms of Assessment

A three hour written exam

Examination Support Material

Grading Scale

The grading scale A-F is used, where F is a failing grade.

Assessment Semester

The exam is offered in both semesters for those who have approved compulsory assignments.

Reading List

A compendium of 500 pages will be provided for student's reference. The reading list will be ready within 01.06 for the autumn semester and 01.12 for the spring semester.

Course Evaluation

The teaching will be evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.

Programme Committee

The Programme Board is responsible for the academic content and structure of the study programme, and for the quality of all the subjects therein.

Course Coordinator

Course Administrator

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Contact Information

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