1. Mass Lecture 2012
H2 China Studies in English
(CSE)

2. Objectives
 Setting expectations
 Syllabus – scope and assessment
 The Concepts of “China”
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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
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Questions & Answers
Discussion of perspectives
Assessment skills acquisition
Application of content

4. Setting Expectations (II)
 No textbook but
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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
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Straits Times
People’s Daily http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/
– China Daily
– Beijing Review
– CNN/BBC

7. Syllabus Content
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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)