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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Chinese Culture
Module Code	ZH207
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Qi Zhang Semester 2: Qi Zhang Autumn: Qi Zhang
Module Teacher	Qi Zhang
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to describe and analyse essential aspects of Chinese history and contemporary Chinese society, with reference to the theoretical and practical knowledge in Chinese business community. It provides an insight into the daily customs and manners of the Chinese, and the way in which these cultural expressions reflect deeper cultural values of Chinese society. It also prepares students for their year in China, in terms of practical information, cultural awareness and intercultural communicative competence.

Learning Outcomes

1. To identify key cultural issues and be able to cope with cross-cultural situations.
2. To describe essential aspects of Chinese contemporary society as well as Chinese history.
3. To demonstrate familiarity with common customs and the way in which these reflect core cultural values.
4. To distinguish the main cultural differences between Ireland and China.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Intereactive group sessions
Independent learning time	101	Study of language and reading prescribed text and assignment work
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Lectures.
A brief introduction to Chinese geography, language, history and religion. The 'face' in Chinese culture. The 'culture shock' experienced by Western visitors in China..

Audio/Visual Presentations.
Audio/visual materials, including Chinese films and TV programmes, will be used to demonstrate and understand Chinese culture..

Seminars.
In addition to lectures, a series of seminars will discuss the topics introduced by the lecturer in order to critically analyse the cross-cultural issues and deepen the understanding of core values of Chinese culture..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	n/a	100%	As required

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council: 2007, Common Knowledge about Chinese Culture, Higher Education Press, Beijing,
Boye Lafayette de Mente: 2009, The Chinese Mind: Understanding Traditional Chinese Beliefs and their Influence on Contemporary Culture, Tuttle Publishing, Tokyo, Vermont, Singapore,

Other Resources

1288, 0, To be specified by the lecturer.,

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