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)
