Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- systematically explain a selected research area in Chinese literature, linguistics, cultural studies, Chinese society, or learning/teaching Chinese as a second language
- define a question within the selected research area
- design a plan that can be completed independently within a set timeframe
- carry out a study with an appropriate choice of research method and theoretical application
- give relevant consideration to research ethics
- present and argue for their results in writing using correct academic language
- complete a thesis, in Chinese or English, using correct formalities
- present and argue for their study at a high level of communicative competence
- provide constructive criticism on the work of others and deal with the constructive criticism of others in an objective manner.
Course Content
The course consists of an individual project relating to one of these themes: Chinese literature, linguistics, cultural studies, Chinese society, or learning/teaching Chinese as a second language. Students are taught how to conduct research, and they independently write a thesis in accordance with academic formalities. The thesis of between 4000 and 6000 characters is to be written in Chinese. Alternatively, if the examiner so permits, students may write their thesis in English in which case it must be between 5000 and 6000 words. Students defend their thesis at an examining seminar.
Assessment
- Active participation in seminars
- A degree project in the form of a scholarly essay
- Oral presentation and defence of their work
- Peer review and public discussion of the work of another student
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.
For a final course grade of VG (Pass with Credit), students must achieve VG for the modules Thesis and Oral presentation, defence and peer review.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Problem Formulation - 1.5 Credits | U–G
- Research Proposal - 1.5 Credits | U–G
- Thesis - 9 Credits | U–VG
- Oral Presentation, Defence and Peer Review - 3 Credits | U–VG
Entry Requirements
- Chinese in Speech and Writing IV, 15 credits and Languages, Literature and Culture: Research Methodology and Academic Writing, 7.5 credits and three of the following courses: Chinese Modern Literature I, 7.5 credits; Chinese Linguistics, 7.5 credits; Chinese: Language Learning and Teaching, 7.5 credits; Chinese: Chinese Society, 7.5 credits
Other Information
The languages of instruction are Chinese and English.
This course overlaps the previous course code GKI2QA.
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.