Postgraduate Course: Literature and Gender in Modern China (ASST11009)
Course Outline
School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Asian Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
http://www.sino-cs.ac.uk |
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Course description |
This option explores through literary texts the roles and self-identifications of men and women in the changing political and literary environmentof 20th C China. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
Students MUST also take:
Chinese Language II (ASST10045)
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 15:00 - 15:50 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 15:00 - 15:50 | |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will gain knowledge and understanding of changing gender roles in modern China and an appreciation of the advantages and disadvantages of using literary texts as evidence for social change. |
Assessment Information
One 4000 word essay |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Tommy Mcclellan
Tel: (0131 6)50 4232
Email: t.mcclellan@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr David Horn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4026
Email: david.horn@ed.ac.uk |
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