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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
"Amirim" Honors Program
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Dr. Orna Naftali
Coordinator Office Hours:
2nd semester, Thurs. 12:00-13:00
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Orna Naftali
Course/Module description:
The course discusses central issues within the study of contemporary Chinese culture and society, with a focus on current tensions between cultural unity and diversity, and on the interaction between indigenous traditions, modernization, and globalization in 21st century China. Special attention will be given to the ongoing attempts of the Chinese state to shape different aspects of cultural life, and how various social groups in China react to these attempts and construct their own meanings of "Chinese culture" today. Class discussions will draw on readings in cultural studies, gender studies, and sociology and anthropology of China, and will include screening of select documentary clips.
Course/Module aims:
• To outline main trends in the developemnt of contemporary Chinese culture and society while situating these trends within a comparative and global context
• To discuss how macro-processes of change and continuity are expressed - and shaped - by the everyday experiences of individuals in China
• To help students hone their critical thinking and analytical skills, along with an ability to formulate a well-reasoned argument related to the class topics
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Delineate recent developments in Chinese culture and society while situating these developments within a comparative and global context
• Provide examples of how macro-processes of continuity and change are expressed - and shaped - by the everyday experiences of individuals in China in different social areas
• Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical ability, and present a well-reasoned argument in a final paper that combines the theoretical concepts and thematic issues discussed in class
Attendance requirements(%):
80
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
A short lecture followed by class discussion based on readings and viewing of documentary clips.
Course/Module Content:
*Theoretical approaches to the study of culture and society in China
*Morality, corruption and the gift economy
*labor, education and social class
*Religion and life-cycle rituals
*Gender relations
*Family and inter-generational relations
*Ethnic minorities: representations and identity struggles
-Please refer to the class website on the Moodle2 system for the updated, detailed list of topics
Required Reading:
Please see the class website on the Moodle2 system for the final reading list
Additional Reading Material:
Please refer to the Moodle Website
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 20 %
Participation in Tutorials 10 %
Project work 46 %
Assignments 24 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
Additional information:
n/a
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