Visual Cultures in China and East Asia

CHIN12522 Visual Cultures in China and East Asia 20 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 1 Pao-Chen Tang Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This course examines various aspects of contemporary cinema from China and East Asia, with consideration also given to overseas communities. Thematically structured, the module addresses four main concerns: (1) the influence of aesthetic traditions on contemporary cinematic production; (2) the role(s) filmmakers play in reflecting upon national/transnational socio-political issues; (3) the phenomenon of global new-wave cinema and its legacy; and (4) the increasing impact urbanization has had on the socio-politico-artistic life-worlds across the continent. The audiovisuality of course materials is stressed and extended periods of time will be devoted to considering specific filmmakers and their representative works. The ultimate aim is to provide students a broad introduction to the lively artistic communities in China and East Asia and to critically consider how these communities present themselves and explore what it means to be a contemporary Chinese or East Asian filmmaker in a globalized world.  This course examines various aspects of contemporary cinema from China and East Asia, with consideration also given to overseas communities. Thematically structured, the module addresses four main concerns: (1) the influence of aesthetic traditions on contemporary cinematic production; (2) the role(s) filmmakers play in reflecting upon national/transnational socio-political issues; (3) the phenomenon of global new-wave cinema and its legacy; and (4) the increasing impact urbanization has had on the socio-politico-artistic life-worlds across the continent. The audiovisuality of course materials is stressed and extended periods of time will be devoted to considering specific filmmakers and their representative works. The ultimate aim is to provide students a broad introduction to the lively artistic communities in China and East Asia and to critically consider how these communities present themselves and explore what it means to be a contemporary Chinese or East Asian filmmaker in a globalized world.  This course aims to: <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="1" role="listitem">familiarise students with crucial texts in contemporary Chinese and East Asian cinema from the early 1980s to today; </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="1" role="listitem">cultivate students’ skills of close reading and audiovisual analysis; </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="1" role="listitem">develop students’ ability to analyse texts of Chinese and East Asian cinema through English translation in conjunction with knowledge about the historical contexts in which they were produced; and </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="1" role="listitem">develop students’ critical skills in reading, thinking, writing, and presenting. </li></ul> By the end of this course students will be able to: <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="2" role="listitem">better understand the complex habitus many contemporary Chinese and East Asian filmmakers find themselves in and to appreciate how they socially manoeuvre within and against these confines; </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="2" role="listitem">demonstrate an ability to critically engage with the themes discussed in the module; and </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="2" role="listitem">be more aware of the interconnectedness of art and culture and the position(s) they hold in contemporary societies. </li></ul> By the end of this course students will be able to: • think critically and engage in well-informed discussions; • critically engage with a variety of secondary literature from across different disciplines; • construct coherent, persuasive, and well-supported arguments in writing; and • process and understand complicated concepts in the field of Chinese and East Asian                 contemporary cinema.  By the end of this course students will be able to: • prepare audio-visual presentations; • manage time and work to deadlines; • apply critical reading skills; • assess the relevance and importance of the ideas of others; and  • present information, ideas and arguments, orally and in writing, with due regard to the target audience; and • demonstrate skills of analysis  By the end of this course students will be able to: <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="3" role="listitem">prepare audio-visual presentations; </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="3" role="listitem">express themselves with confidence; </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="3" role="listitem">manage time and work to deadlines; </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="3" role="listitem">apply critical reading skills; </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="3" role="listitem">assess the relevance and importance of the ideas of others; </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="3" role="listitem">present information, ideas and arguments, orally and in writing, with due regard to the target audience; and </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-font="Noto Sans Symbols" data-leveltext="¿" data-listid="3" role="listitem">demonstrate skills of analysis</li></ul> Other By the end of this course, students will be able to: think and argue critically and coherently; work well independently and in groups; present information in a convincing and accessible manner; and write clearly and effectively in English. 0 Other 100% <table aria-rowcount="4" border="1" data-tablelook="0" data-tablestyle="Custom"> <tbody> <tr aria-rowindex="1" role="row"> <td data-celllook="4369">Assessment task  </td> <td data-celllook="4369">Formative or Summative </td> <td data-celllook="4369">Length </td> <td data-celllook="4369">Weighting within unit (if summative) </td> </tr> <tr aria-rowindex="2" role="row"> <td data-celllook="4369">Attendance and participation </td> <td data-celllook="4369">summative </td> <td data-celllook="4369">Participation in class discussions is compulsory and students will be marked on the regularity and quality of their contributions. To help facilitate this, students will be required to post weekly reflection on the course website wherein they write their thoughts and questions on the various works and assigned readings covered. The course convener will read these posts every week to assess student progress and address any issues that have arisen.  </td> <td data-celllook="4369">20% </td> </tr> <tr aria-rowindex="3" role="row"> <td data-celllook="4369">seminar presentation </td> <td data-celllook="4369">summative </td> <td data-celllook="4369">Each student will give a short, in-class presentation on a topic related to our course. The topic will be provided by the instructor in the first week of class. </td> <td data-celllook="4369">20% </td> </tr> <tr aria-rowindex="4" role="row"> <td data-celllook="4369">Final Essay </td> <td data-celllook="4369">Summative </td> <td data-celllook="4369"> </td> <td data-celllook="4369">60% </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Resit Assessment<table aria-rowcount="2" border="1" data-tablelook="0" data-tablestyle="Custom"> <tbody> <tr aria-rowindex="1" role="row"> <td data-celllook="4369">Assessment task  </td> </tr> <tr aria-rowindex="2" role="row"> <td data-celllook="4369">Essay </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table aria-rowcount="4" border="1" data-tablelook="0" data-tablestyle="Custom"> <tbody> <tr aria-rowindex="1" role="row"> <td data-celllook="4369">Feedback method  </td> <td data-celllook="4369">Formative or Summative </td> </tr> <tr aria-rowindex="2" role="row"> <td data-celllook="4369">Written feedback on weekly posts </td> <td data-celllook="4369">summative </td> </tr> <tr aria-rowindex="3" role="row"> <td data-celllook="4369">Written feedback on final essay  </td> <td data-celllook="4369">Summative </td> </tr> <tr aria-rowindex="4" role="row"> <td data-celllook="4369">Additional one-to-one feedback (during consultation hour or by making an appointment) </td> <td data-celllook="4369">Formative </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Available on Chinese Studies, East Asian Studies, Art History; Film Studies programmes. Y All assigned books, book chapters, and journal articles will be available through Blackboard and the library portal.  Lectures 11 Seminars 22 0 167