2013 H2 CSE mass lecture
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This document outlines the objectives, expectations, content, and assessment of a China Studies in English mass lecture course. It discusses that the course will use a lecture-tutorial system to provide key perspectives and content through lectures, while tutorials focus on active discussion and skills development. Students are expected to prepare for each class, follow daily China news, and put in good effort on their daily work. The syllabus will cover 4 broad themes related to Chinese culture, authority, development, and foreign policy. Assessment includes class participation, essays, quizzes, and mid-year and promotion exams.
2013 H2 CSE mass lecture
- 1. Mass Lecture 2012 H2 China Studies in English (CSE)
- 2. Objectives Setting expectations Syllabus – scope and assessment The Concepts of “China” 1. 2. 3. 4. China: civilisation vs. nation-state China: unity vs. diversity China: order vs. disorder (instability) China: traditional vs. modern
- 3. Setting Expectations (I) Lecture-tutorial system Lecture: Talk Less, Learn More – Understanding key perspectives – Picking up of key content Tutorial: Active intelligent participation – – – – Questions & Answers Discussion of perspectives Assessment skills acquisition Application of content
- 4. Setting Expectations (II) No textbook but – – – – lecture notes Tutorial pack Readings Non-print materials No repeat of lectures/tutorials
- 5. Setting Expectations (III) Always be prepared when attending lectures/tutorials Ensure that readings are done Good efforts in your daily work
- 6. Setting Expectations (III) Follow daily news on China – – Straits Times People’s Daily http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/ – China Daily – Beijing Review – CNN/BBC
- 7. Syllabus Content – 4 broad themes Culture and Society (Sociology/Philosophy) Authority and Governance (Political Science) Development and Challenges (Economics) China and the World (Foreign Policy)
- 8. J1 H2 CSE Assessment Assessment Modes CA: 20% Essays + Case studies + Class Participation + Personal Response + Map Quiz + Personality Quiz Mid Year: 20% (essays) Promo: 60% (essays + case studies)