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CHINESE 303

: China on Screen
2023 Semester One (1233)
The transformation of China’s contemporary cultures and communities can be charted through film. This course uses films from the 1930s until this century to examine the development and contestation of the Chinese nation. Several films will be compared with their literary originals in translation.
Subject: Chinese
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or Media, Film and Television, or CHINESE 130 and 15 points at Stage II in Asian Studies
Restriction: CHINESE 203
602

CHINESE 303

: China on Screen
2021 Semester One (1213)
The transformation of China’s contemporary cultures and communities can be charted through film. This course uses films from the 1930s until this century to examine the development and contestation of the Chinese nation. Several films will be compared with their literary originals in translation.
Subject: Chinese
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or Media, Film and Television, or CHINESE 130 and 15 points at Stage II in Asian Studies
Restriction: CHINESE 203
603

CHINESE 303

: China on Screen
2020 Semester One (1203)
The transformation of China’s contemporary cultures and communities can be charted through film. This course uses films from the 1930s until this century to examine the development and contestation of the Chinese nation. Several films will be compared with their literary originals in translation.
Subject: Chinese
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or Media, Film and Television, or CHINESE 130 and 15 points at Stage II in Asian Studies
Restriction: CHINESE 203
604

CHINESE 306

: Chinese Translation
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Develops students’ competence in translating between Chinese and English in a variety of subject areas, such as trade, tourism, law, literature, or finance, and in different text types. You will learn skills that will help you critically analyse and accurately translate more complex documents, preserving the essence and integrity of the text that require subject knowledge and in-depth research.
Subject: Chinese
Prerequisite: CHINESE 301 or equivalent proficiency
Restriction: TRANSLAT 300, 716
605

CHINESE 306

: Chinese Translation
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Develops students’ competence in translating between Chinese and English in a variety of subject areas, such as trade, tourism, law, literature, or finance, and in different text types. You will learn skills that will help you critically analyse and accurately translate more complex documents, preserving the essence and integrity of the text that require subject knowledge and in-depth research.
Subject: Chinese
Prerequisite: CHINESE 301 or equivalent proficiency
Restriction: TRANSLAT 300, 716
606

CHINESE 339

: Chinese Linguistics
2024 Semester One (1243)
Examining the key Chinese linguistic concepts relevant to the learning and teaching of Chinese as a foreign language, including but not limited to phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, writing systems, Chinese dialects and sociolinguistics.
Subject: Chinese
Prerequisite: CHINESE 201 or approval by Academic Head or nominee
607

CHINESE 724

: Chinese Film and Popular Culture
2020 Semester One (1203)
Chinese feature films and other popular cultural phenomena (e.g., music, television, fashion, the internet) provide a medium for understanding a society undergoing rapid change. The emphasis is on contemporary developments, including youth cultures and Beijing from the 1960s to the present day. No knowledge of Chinese language required.
Subject: Chinese
No pre-requisites or restrictions
608

CHINESE 741

: Acquisition of Chinese
2020 Semester One (1203)
Critically examines the most recent research on, and good practice in, the complex process of acquiring Chinese as a second language. Covers topics related to the relationship between Chinese and students’ first language; individual students’ different learning beliefs, motivation and autonomy; bilingualism; and the development of needs analyses for young and adult learners of Chinese.
Subject: Chinese
Restriction: CHINESE 709
609

CLASSICS 110

: Classical Mythology
2020 Semester One (1203)
A study of ancient Greek and Roman mythology – its gods, heroes and monsters – through the works of major writers and artists from the Greco-Roman world.
Subject: Classical Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions
610

CLASSICS 110G

: Classical Mythology
2020 Semester One (1203)
A study of ancient Greek and Roman mythology – its gods, heroes and monsters – through the works of major writers and artists from the Greco-Roman world.
Subject: Classical Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions
611

CLASSICS 130

: Love and Death in Greek and Roman Literature
2020 Semester Two (1205)
A study of selected literary texts from ancient Greece and Rome that deal with two themes that continue to be relevant today.
Subject: Classical Studies
No pre-requisites or restrictions
612

CLASSICS 215

: Special Topic
2020 Summer School (1200)
Subject: Classical Studies
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restriction: CLASSICS 315
613

CLASSICS 216

: Sex and Power in Greek and Roman Literature
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Many Greek and Roman literary works deal with sex and power. This course will explore a range of ancient literary representations of women, men, femininity, masculinity, sexual practices and sexual prejudices. Students will study how ancient authors were influenced by the socio-political context and the constraints of different literary genres. All texts will be read in translation.
Subject: Classical Studies
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, Gender Studies, or GREEK 101 or LATIN 101, and 30 points passed
Restriction: CLASSICS 316
614

CLASSICS 315

: Special Topic
2020 Summer School (1200)
Subject: Classical Studies
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Classical Studies, Ancient History, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, or 30 points at Stage II in Greek or Latin
Restriction: CLASSICS 215
615

CLASSICS 316

: Sex and Power in Greek and Roman Literature
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Many Greek and Roman literary works deal with sex and power. This course will explore a range of ancient literary representations of women, men, femininity, masculinity, sexual practices and sexual prejudices. Students will study how ancient authors were influenced by the socio-political context and the constraints of different literary genres. All texts will be read in translation.
Subject: Classical Studies
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Classical Studies, Ancient History, Classical Studies and Ancient History, Gender Studies, Greek, or Latin
Restriction: CLASSICS 216
616

COMMS 100

: Communication, Technology and Culture
2025 Semester One (1253)
Explores the past, present and future of communication media. Examines communication media within their social context, and provides a particular focus on the interplay between technology and culture. Key concepts in the study of communication are introduced and various communication media are studied via specific case studies, with particular emphasis placed on new digital platforms including social and mobile media as well as older forms such as television and cinema.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions
617

COMMS 100

: Communication, Technology and Culture
2024 Semester One (1243)
Explores the past, present and future of communication media. Examines communication media within their social context, and provides a particular focus on the interplay between technology and culture. Key concepts in the study of communication are introduced and various communication media are studied via specific case studies, with particular emphasis placed on new digital platforms including social and mobile media as well as older forms such as television and cinema.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions
618

COMMS 100

: Communication, Technology and Culture
2023 Semester One (1233)
Explores the past, present and future of communication media. Examines communication media within their social context, and provides a particular focus on the interplay between technology and culture. Key concepts in the study of communication are introduced and various communication media are studied via specific case studies, with particular emphasis placed on new digital platforms including social and mobile media as well as older forms such as television and cinema.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: FTVMS 100
619

COMMS 100

: Communication, Technology and Culture
2022 Semester One (1223)
Explores the past, present and future of communication media. Examines communication media within their social context, and provides a particular focus on the interplay between technology and culture. Key concepts in the study of communication are introduced and various communication media are studied via specific case studies, with particular emphasis placed on new digital platforms including social and mobile media as well as older forms such as television and cinema.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: FTVMS 100
620

COMMS 100

: Communication, Technology and Culture
2021 Semester One (1213)
Explores the past, present and future of communication media. Examines communication media within their social context, and provides a particular focus on the interplay between technology and culture. Key concepts in the study of communication are introduced and various communication media are studied via specific case studies, with particular emphasis placed on new digital platforms including social and mobile media as well as older forms such as television and cinema.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: FTVMS 100
621

COMMS 100

: Communication, Technology and Culture
2020 Semester One (1203)
Explores the past, present and future of communication media. Examines communication media within their social context, and provides a particular focus on the interplay between technology and culture. Key concepts in the study of communication are introduced and various communication media are studied via specific case studies, with particular emphasis placed on new digital platforms including social and mobile media as well as older forms such as television and cinema.
Subject: Communication
Restriction: FTVMS 100
622

COMMS 101

: Understanding Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Introduces principles and practices of communication relevant to the unique cultural landscape of Aotearoa. Students will explore communication in the context of te ao Māori and Pacific cultures, ethical issues related to bicultural communication, and the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for communication practitioners.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions
623

COMMS 101

: Understanding Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Introduces principles and practices of communication relevant to the unique cultural landscape of Aotearoa. Students will explore communication in the context of te ao Māori and Pacific cultures, ethical issues related to bicultural communication, and the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for communication practitioners.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions
624

COMMS 101

: Understanding Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Introduces principles and practices of communication relevant to the unique cultural landscape of Aotearoa. Students will explore communication in the context of te ao Māori and Pacific cultures, ethical issues related to bicultural communication, and the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for communication practitioners.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions
625

COMMS 102

: Communication and Social Change
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Examines how public communication shapes and is shaped by broader changes in society. Explores the evolution of language, media narratives and public understanding over time in relation to social issues such as: the representation of marginalised groups in society; environmental challenges; the changing nature of Aotearoa New Zealand society; and global societal trends.
Subject: Communication
No pre-requisites or restrictions