| Course title | Social Issues in Contemporary China: language practice seminar |
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| Course code | DAS/SICC |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 6 |
| Language of instruction | Chinese |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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Each session will be divided into a lecture (45 minutes) and a seminar (45 minutes). During the lecture, students will be introduced to key information related to the topic. During the seminars, students will work with case studies and will have the opportunity to work on assignments that will lead to the development of their semester project. The first part of the course focuses on social issues, the second part of the course focuses on the environmental issues, and the last two weeks are for student presentations. Weekly content: 1. Introduction 2. China's demographic problems 3. The status of women in China and feminism 4. Issues of social and economic inequality 5. Youth unemployment 6. Burn-out and lying-flat () 7. Video addicts 8. Air pollution 9. Water pollution 10. Soil pollution 11. Public perception of environmental problems in China 12. Presentation of student projects 13. Presentation of student projects
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This course, conducted in English language, delves into the significant challenges facing contemporary China, focusing on social and environmental issues. Through a historical lens, the course explores the origins and evolution of these issues and their impacts on modern society. For example, in the social segment, we will discuss gender inequality and demographic shifts among others. In the environmental part, we will address the ecological repercussions of rapid industrialization, including air pollution, water pollution, and so on. Key objectives are to foster innovative thinking among students to devise solutions to these problems, drawing inspiration from social entrepreneurs who integrate economic objectives with social goals. These entrepreneurial efforts often address areas where governmental policies may fall short. Upon completing this course, students will: Gain insight into the critical social and environmental challenges in contemporary China. Understand the historical context and development of these issues. Develop a social entrepreneurial perspective to address these pressing challenges.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Attendance and Class Participation (20%) Regular attendance and active participation in class discussions are highly encouraged. Students are permitted up to two unnotified absences. Class Presentation (40%) Students will engage with case studies that serve as the foundation for their group projects. Toward the end of the semester, students will present their projects, which should propose entrepreneurial solutions to selected environmental or social issues. Each presentation, followed by a discussion, should last approximately 45 minutes (30 minutes for presentation and 15 minutes for discussion). Topics for presentations should be chosen in advance. The use of PowerPoint is recommended but not mandatory. Final Paper (40%) Students are required to write an individual final paper that addresses a specific environmental or social issue. The paper should discuss the causes and impacts of the issue on contemporary society and propose potential solutions. The paper should be approximately 2000 words long, including references. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Chinese Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |