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Cultural Studies
A Century of Chinese Cultural Innovation
When:
30 May - 08 July 2022
School:
Institution:
University of St Andrews
City:
Country:
Language:
English
Credits:
5.0 EC
Fee:
5000 GBP
About
The University of St Andrews is steeped in tradition and known for its global outlook, ranked first in the UK by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide in 2022. This new Global Summer School gives undergraduate students from around the world the opportunity to explore different disciplines and earn academic credit.
Choose two accredited courses (i.e. modules) from our unique programme to expand your academic horizons and take home up to 10 ECTS/6 US credits total.
The modules are designed by our expert academics to introduce you to new academic perspectives, approaches and skills, so no prior subject knowledge is required. As a bonus, you also have the option to complete the University of St Andrews Professional Skills Award, endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management. Our programme of excursions will immerse you in the cultural heritage of the local area and landscapes.
Dates:
Monday 30 May – Friday 3 June 2022: Online introduction to the programme and pre-reading
Monday 6 June – Saturday 2 July 2022: In-person classes in St Andrews (accommodation included)
Saturday 2 July – Friday 8 July 2022: Online, time to complete coursework
What this module is about:
A hundred years ago, the Chinese nation-state was a fledging enterprise. A century later, having navigated the twentieth century in various forms, China, in terms of culture, economy and creativity, is a structured albeit troubled reality. In this module you will be introduced to different facets of China's official and alternative cultural creativity in its socio-political context, from the 1920s to the recent Tik-Tok generation. Musical and visual cultural texts will be employed throughout the module.
This module can be combined with one of the following modules
• Scotland’s History: Kingdom, Nation, People
• The Art of the Medical Practitioner
Curricular information may be subject to change.
Course leader
Chinese Studies, University of St Andrews
Target group
Undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.2 or above.
Course aim
Students will:
• Contextualise key elements of Chinese cultural creativity from the 1920s to the present
• Evaluate and analyse different forms of cultural creativity
• Demonstrate confidence in communicating ideas and interpretations
• Participate effectively in group discussions and written assignments
Fee info
Fee
5000 GBP, The course fee is £5,000. The fee covers: • Tuition on two modules, for credit • Access to the University of St Andrews Professional Skills Curriculum • From Saturday 4 June to Saturday 2 July 2022: accommodation in our residences, en-suite in shared five-person apartments (sharing with other Summer School students) • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (except Friday evening to Sunday, when you will get breakfast and can use the self-catered kitchens for other meals on those days) • An extracurricular programme of excursions, cultural and social activities • Sports Centre membership for the duration of the summer school • Access to University services as a registered student of St Andrews, including the Library, IT Services, Student Services The fee does not include airfare.
Interested?
When:
30 May - 08 July 2022
School:
Institution:
University of St Andrews
Language:
English
Credits:
5.0 EC
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