This unit helps students understand China by encouraging students to familiarise themselves with what is reported in news about the country. It helps students understand what they learn from news is influenced by the institutions and processes of news production, which are discussed in the context of traditional news media and non-mainstream news sites, in China and in foreign countries. Concepts used in news analysis and evaluation will be introduced to guide students read and compare news reports critically. No Chinese-language skill is required in the unit.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Chinese Studies |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level in the Chinese Studies or Asian Studies major |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Joyce Nip, joyce.nip@sydney.edu.au |
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