CRWR 3004 - Writing China In Country

North Terrace Campus - Winter - 2016

The course introduces students to intercultural dialogue through responsive reading and creative writing, with special reference to China. Students will encounter modern and contemporary Chinese literature in English translation and be introduced to Chinese language and culture through intensive study at Beijing Foreign Studies University. The course develops a capacity to interpret the experience of China through discussion, critical reading and creative writing. Pre-departure briefing sessions will prepare students and in-country workshops will develop writing skills. Students are encouraged to explore the various contexts of their interactions with China and to respond in appropriate ways.

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Course Details

Course Code	CRWR 3004
Course	Writing China In Country
Coordinating Unit	English, Creative Writing, and Film
Term	Winter
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Intensive - 44 hours total
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	At least 6 units of level 2 undergraduate study
Assessment	Class exercise (750 words) 20%, Workshop exercise (750 words) 20%, Essay or creative piece (3300 words) 60%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Emeritus Professor Nicholas Jose

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Discuss a range of modern and contemporary Chinese literature in English translation
2	Understand the themes and issues explored by modern and contemporary Chinese authors, with an understanding of relevant cultural, social and literary contexts
3	Develop creative and critical responses to such writing, as part of a dialogue or conversation, including with peers
4	Interpret the experience of encountering China in-country, in reading, writing, workshops and class discussion
5	Produce a written response in an appropriate chosen form, to professional standards

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3,5
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2,3,4,5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1,3,4,5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	2,4,5
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,2,3,4,5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	3,4,5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

To be announced. Texts may include works by Lu Xun, Ba Jin, Xu Zhimo and Zhang Ailing (Eileen Chang) and others.

Recommended Resources

To be announced.

Online Learning

MyUni and other resources to be announced.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Teaching and learning modes may include seminars, workshops and online sessions.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

2 x 3 hour pre-departure seminars	6 hours
3 x 4 hour workshops (over 3 weeks)	36 hours
15 hours reading per week (over 3 weeks)	45 hours
12 hours writing practice per week (over 3 weeks)	36 hours
33 hours assignment preparation	33 hours
	Total 156 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Pre-departure sessions - course introduction and introduction to China Intensive: introduction to modern and contemporary Chinese literature
Week 2	Intensive: introduction to Chinese language and culture
Week 3	Writing exercises and peer-led workshiops
Week 4	Development of 4500 written piece or portfolio

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Participation	Formative	20%	1,2,3,4
Workshop exercises, 4 x 250 =1000 words	Formative and Summative	20%	1,2,3,4
3500 word creative piece, essay or portfolio	Summative	60%	3,4,5

Assessment Related Requirements

All assessment must be attempted for successful completion of the course.

Assessment Detail

Assessment details are to be announced.

Submission

Electronic submission through the assignment feature in MyUni.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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