This course will be freely available for everyone during the autumn term 2024. 

You can sign in with Google, EduGain or HAKA identification when the course starts.

The course is worth 3 ECTS credits (ca 80  hours of work).

The course provides learners with a  comprehensive introduction to Chinese popular culture. More information to come.

MATERIALS

The core materials consist of short (20 min) recorded lectures and slideshows that are prepared by leading European experts on China. In addition, the versatile learning materials include timelines, infographics, podcasts and open access online materials. Learners will also get acquainted with central sources of information about China, including selected Chinese webpages.

The learning experience is enriched by various types of automatically graded assignments. These encompass quizzes, drag-and-drop exercises, and branching scenarios. The latter empowers students to navigate distinct choices within a Chinese context and observe their resultant outcomes. Moreover, each module culminates in a multiple-choice exam, providing a comprehensive evaluation of the knowledge assimilated.

TAKEN AS

Each module consists of learning materials, assignments and an exam. The assignments vary in length and difficulty, and have limitless attempts. The exams consist of six randomly selected multiple-choice questions. There are three attempts for each exam. In order to complete the course and receive a course certificate, students need to pass all assignments and exams within the course period.

The course is graded pass/fail. When students have successfully completed all assignments and exams, you may produce an automatically generated course certificate of completion. The certificate can be digitally verified.

EXECUTION OF THE COURSE

The development of the course is funded by the EU-project “ReConnect China” and it’s executed by the Centre for East Asian Studies (CEAS) of the University of Turku, Finland. For more information, please contact Dr Outi Luova at outi.luova[at]utu.fi. 

Kotiorganisaatio/hanke: Turun yliopisto