Culture, History and Society in China

Undergraduate course

ECTS credits
10
Teaching semesters
Autumn
Course code
KIN100
Number of semesters
1
Teaching language
English and Chinese/Norwegian

Course description

Objectives and Content

This course offers basic knowledge of Chinese civilization history, with particular emphasis on culture, history and society.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge

- have a general picture of Chinese civilization development through milestone events happening throughout dynastic history.

- have a multidimensional understanding about Chinese society through modern history, geography, education development, religion, people (ethnic groups) and politics (parties, governance and administration structure).

Skills

- be able to talk about and present Chinese culture, history and society related issues.

General Competence

- have insight in modern China and Chinese people from the perspectives of history and traditional culture.

ECTS Credits

10

Level of Study

Bachelor

Semester of Instruction

Autumn

Place of Instruction

Bergen
Required Previous Knowledge
None
Recommended Previous Knowledge
None
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
There will be a 10 point reduce in credits if KIN100 is combined with ASIA100.
Access to the Course
The course is open to all with admission to the University of Bergen
Teaching and learning methods
The instruction will be given in the form of lectures and seminars, 2 hours per week for 12 weeks.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

This course has one final written exam. In order to be eligible to take the exam, the student will hold a short presentation on a topic related to China and turn in a written report. Both the presentation and report are group projects. More information about requirements will be given at the beginning of the semester. Students must attend at least 75 % of the classes.

Approval on mandatory assignments is valid only for the semester in which the course is conducted, as well as for the following semester.

Forms of Assessment
A four hour written exam.
Grading Scale
The grading scale A-F is used, where F is a failing grade.
Assessment Semester
The exam is offered in both semesters for those who have approved compulsory assignments.
Reading List
A compendium of 500 pages will be provided for students' reference. The reading list will be ready by 01.07 for the autumn semester and 01.12 for the spring semester.
Course Evaluation
The teaching will be evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.
Examination Support Material
None
Programme Committee
The Programme Board is responsible for the academic content and structure of the study programme, and for the quality of all the subjects therein.
Course Coordinator
The program board for Chinese.
Course Administrator
The Department of Foreign Languages at the Faculty of Humanities has the administrative responsibility for the course and the study programme.

Course description

Contact information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no

eksamen@if.uib.no

Exam information

For written exams, please note that the start time may change from 09:00 to 15:00 or vice versa until 14 days prior to the exam.

Type of assessment
Skriftleg skoleeksamen
Date
11.12.2026, 15:00
Duration
4 hours
Examination system
Inspera
Digital exam

Important information about exams

Department of Foreign Languages