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ATS3012 · Monash University

Chinese studies advanced 6: Contemporary literature and popular culture

Credit points
6
Level
3
Workload
≈ 12 h / week
Faculty
Arts

What it covers

Through an investigation into the key intellectual issues of a multi-disciplinary nature in post-Mao China, this unit will introduce you to a range of literary writings and popular culture works by a younger and unorthodox generation of Chinese writers and cultural workers who challenge traditional Chinese literary and cultural norms through their exploration of fundamental issues of humanism. Through various research projects you will explore a range of different representations of Chinese culture and society.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
In class testQuiz / Test15%
In-class testQuiz / Test15%
EssayWritten50%
Oral PresentationPresentation20%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AOverseasOn-blk
Second semesterClaytonOn-campus