COURSE OUTLINE : CHIN 050 Last Revised and Approved: 04/02/2015 CURRICULUM Subject Code and Course Number: CHIN 050 Division : Languages Course Title : CHINESE CINEMA Summarize the need/purpose/reason for this proposal This course will be important for students who plan to major in Chinese or in Asian Studies. Additionally, other students will be able to take this class to fulfill their General Education requirement in the area of Art or of Humanities. As the Chinese population on campus continues to grow and general public interest in China increases, Chinese cinema serves as an essential tool for understanding Chinese socio-economic conditions, cultural changes in Chinese society, and artistic expression among the Chinese population. SLOs (Student Learning Outcomes) 1. Identify major movements in the history of Chinese cinema and analyze major works in a specific period and of a specific director. 2. Compare and analyze Chinese social and cultural values expressed through the selected films. SPOs (Student Performance Objectives) 1a. Identify major movements in Chinese cinema. 1b. Analyze major works in a specific period in the history of Chinese cinema. 1c. Name major film directors in different cinematic periods. 1d. Analyze the contributions of the major directors and their films to the history of film-making. 2a. Identify the moral values conveyed in the films. 2b. Analyze the family values and the social class divisions in the selected periods of the films. 2c. Analyze the ever-changing women's roles in the historical periods. 2d. Compare the shifting social values from different periods. CCOs (Course Content Outline) Provide a comprehensive, sequential outline of the course content, including all major subject matter and the specific body of knowledge covered. I. Introduction of Chinese language, Geography & special time periods of Modern Chinese History. II. Review of films reflecting the different periods of Chinese history: a: The imperial periods sample films: The Emperor and the Assassin (1998), Hero (2002) b: The early Republic: sample film: The True Story of Ah Q (1981) c: The Cultural Revolution Period: sample films: Farewell My Concubine (1993), To Live (1994) PASADENA CITY COLLEGE --FOR COMPLETE OUTLINE OF RECORD SEE PCC WEBCMS DATABASE-- Page 1 of 9 COURSE OUTLINE : CHIN 050 Last Revised and Approved: 04/02/2015 III. Interpretation of patterns of behavior reflecting family values, class perspective, and education: sample films: Raise the Red Lantern (1991), Pushing Hands (1992), Shower (1999), A Simple Life (2012), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), Not One Less (1999) IV. Understanding Women's role in society: sample films: A Girl from Hunan (1986), 20,30, 40 (2004), Life Show (2002), Shanghai Dreams (2005), The Story of Qiu Ju (1992) V. The Wuxia (Fictional Martial Arts) World: sample films: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), House of Flying Daggers (2004), Election (2005), A Better Tomorrow (1986), Red Cliff (2008) VI. Others: 1. Influences from Hong Kong: sample films: Wong Kar-wei: Chungking Express (1994), Fallen Angels (1995), In the Mood for Love (2002), 2046 (2004), Ashes of Time (1994) 2. Influences from Taiwan - An extension of Chinese cinematic art sample films: A City of Sadness (1989), Dust in the Wind (1986) Methods of Instruction 1. Listening to academic lectures and presentations followed by instructor-guided analysis. 2. Note-taking during academic lectures and film viewing followed by peer and instructor's feedback. 3. Arrange small group discussions followed by peer and instructor's feedback. 4. Giving oral presentations followed by instructor feedback. Methods of Evaluation of Student Performance 1. Short papers. 2. Group Discussions. 3. Comprehensive quizzes and final examination. Assignments 1. Small group discussion In the week of viewing "Raise the Red Lantern", please discuss the following questions among your group: a. What can we learn about feudal nobleman's life in China? b. What can we learn about gender and family relation in traditional China? c. What are the signs of "Chineseness" in Raise the Red Lantern and how can we analyze them in a context which is international, cross-cultural, and beyond "Chinese"? Please put yourself into a group of four. One of the four is responsible to lead the discussion related to the questions above. It is expected that you will help each other by discussing the questions on your own in advance, and then share your thinking process with the class. Your group will be expected to submit the key points of the discussion in writing. 2: Short paper after viewing Watch a movie at Youtube named “Destiny (2014)”. This movie provides a good example of the main duties that women need to fulfill in traditional Chinese society. After viewing the movie, please complete the following two tasks: 1: Identify the multiple roles a woman could play throughout her life. Please include the following components in your reply: a. How should she serve her parents as a daughter? b. After she is married into her husband's family, what is her most important duty as a wife? PASADENA CITY COLLEGE --FOR COMPLETE OUTLINE OF RECORD SEE PCC WEBCMS DATABASE-- Page 2 of 9 COURSE OUTLINE : CHIN 050 Last Revised and Approved: 04/02/2015 c. What are her other duties as a wife, and what are her obligations toward her in-laws? d. When her children grow up, what kind of informal power does she enjoy as a mother and as a mother-in-law? 2: Comment on the red cummerbund that the heroine wears. Please include the following components in your reply: a. What is the significance of the red cummerbund that the heroine wears? b. Why does the heroine insist on wearing it, knowing that her husband might not return? c. Provide your reasons for agreeing or disagreeing with her decision. TECHNICAL DETAILS Catalog Description Introduction to Chinese cinema. Chinese culture, society, and historical periods through the viewing and discussion of Chinese films from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. (Course conducted in English). Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grade Mode: L, A, P Prerequisite(s) Eligibility for Engl 001A. Corequisite(s) Recommended Preparation Enrollment Limitations Instructional Activities associated with TBA Units : 3.0 CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE Credit Type : D Credit – Degree Applicable PASADENA CITY COLLEGE --FOR COMPLETE OUTLINE OF RECORD SEE PCC WEBCMS DATABASE-- Page 3 of 9 COURSE OUTLINE : CHIN 050 Last Revised and Approved: 04/02/2015 Maximum Course Units : 0 Minimum Course Units: 0 Computed Total Carnegie Units : 0 Course Unit Totals in Agreement? : No Course Units Carnegie Compliant by Type and Mode? : Yes Course Units Carnegie Compliant in Total?: Yes Total Course Hours by Type and Mode COURSE HOURS LECTURE LAB ACTIVITY Scheduled Class Meetings 0 0 0 TBA Hours, Determinate Schedule 0 0 0 *Other Arranged Hours, Variable Schedule 0 0 0 (*Student is required to meet the same number of arranged hours each day or each week) Override Computed Course Units if Necessary COURSE HOURS LECTURE LAB ACTIVITY Scheduled Class Meetings 0 0 0 TBA Hours, Determinate Schedule 0 0 0 *Other Arranged Hours, Variable Schedule 0 0 0 Projected Student Registration and Attendance COURSE ATTENDANCE Registration Capacity 0 Projected Census Enrollment [Total] 0 Projected Census Enrollment [Resident] 0 Projected Census Enrollment [NonResident] 0 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE --FOR COMPLETE OUTLINE OF RECORD SEE PCC WEBCMS DATABASE-- Page 4 of 9 COURSE OUTLINE : CHIN 050 Last Revised and Approved: 04/02/2015 Projected PA Hours [Total] 0 Projected PA Hours [Resident] 0 Projected PA Hours [NonResident] 0 COURSE VALUES (TOTAL) Scheduled Class Hours Regular TBA Hours Variable Arranged Hours LEC LAB ACTV LEC LAB ACTV LEC LAB ACTV TOTALS Course Hours 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Course Units 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Load Factor 1 0.75 0.7143 1 0.75 0.7143 1 0.75 0.7143 LHE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FTEF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STUDENT AND FACULTY WORKLOADS (WEEKLY, FULL-TERM) Scheduled Class Hours Regular TBA Hours Variable Arranged Hours STUDENTS LEC LAB ACTV LEC LAB ACTV LEC LAB ACTV TOTALS Instructional 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hours Study Hours 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FACULTY Instructional 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hours Preparatory 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hours Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Repeatability : Not Repeatable The repeatable restrictions apply for Credit Courses do not apply to Non-Credit Courses. Only Non-Credit Courses can be repeated on unlimited number of times. PASADENA CITY COLLEGE --FOR COMPLETE OUTLINE OF RECORD SEE PCC WEBCMS DATABASE-- Page 5 of 9 COURSE OUTLINE : CHIN 050 Last Revised and Approved: 04/02/2015 Reason for Repeatability: Courses for which repetition is necessary to meet major requirements of CSU or UC for completion of a bachelor's degree. Intercollegiate academic or vocational competition Intercollegiate Athletics Methods of Delivery Face-to-Face On-Line – Primarily taught via Internet Hybrid – Blend of On-Campus and On-Line ITV – Instructional T.V. Maximum Class Size (NCN) 25 Minimum Qualifications (Discipline) Education - Masters Linguistics - Masters Semester of First Offering Summer 2016 Defaul Grading Option B - Course for grade or pass/no pass Non-Default Grading Option B - Course for grade or pass/no pass E - CE - By Exam U - NG - Non-Graded course N - Non-Credit course P - Course taken for pass/no pass L - Course taken for letter grade only A - Audit COURSE APPLICABILITY, TRANSFER AND ARTICULATION Course Credit Status: D Credit – Degree Applicable State Transfer Code: B Transferable, CSU/Private State Classification Code: A Liberal Arts/Sciences Degrees Basic Skills Status/Level: N Not a Basic Skills Course Aligns with C-ID Decriptor Purpose of Course UC Transferable IGETC Area: Specify Area PASADENA CITY COLLEGE --FOR COMPLETE OUTLINE OF RECORD SEE PCC WEBCMS DATABASE-- Page 6 of 9 COURSE OUTLINE : CHIN 050 Last Revised and Approved: 04/02/2015 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences 4C Ethnic Studies 4G Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences Gen Ed.