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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors, Five Books, Five Views of China course has been meticulously designed to cover primarily all the dynamics of contemporary China with extensive usage of tools like discussion, close reading & analysis. The 5-week self-paced ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors course has been designed to cover all the aspects of cultural & historical transformations of China and even all the levels of engagement, whether them being actual or imaginary engagements.

ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors, Five Books, Five Views of China certification course by thoroughly using the mentioned tools, explores life in China, and various issues that directly or indirectly concern the Chinese people. By ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors course, candidates get to ponder freely over the power of literature & also its limitations to help imagine China anew. ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors, Five Books, Five Views of China course features numerous interviews of published & highly successful authors, who through their books, try to provide first-hand experience to the candidates regarding the Chinese culture & traditions.

With the knowledge of close reading & analysis, candidates get to develop their personalised approach to culture, modern literature & historical scenarios. There are 2 tracks offered that may be chosen by the candidates while enrolling for this programme. One is the audit mode which provides limited access, and on the other hand, there is the verified mode which has unlimited course access.

The Highlights

Free access to content
1-2 hours of weekly commitment needed
A course length extending up to 5 weeks
Certification by edX
Helpful course handouts
Introductory level course
In association with Harvard University

Programme Offerings

Handouts
video lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 8207	yes	Harvard University, Cambridge

The fee structure for the ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors, Five Books, Five Views of China course is as mentioned:

The content of the course is accessible without any payment.
edX certification for the concerned course is priced at Rs. 8,207 .
GST & all other charges may be excluded from the base fee.

Fee category	Amount in Rs.
Certification	Rs 8,207

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Among all the edX learners opting for the ‘verified track’ approach for Five Books programme, only the candidates who are able to score 50% or higher at the assessment test conducted at the end, will be awarded a certification by edX.

What you will learn

By the ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors, Five Books, Five Views of China course:

Candidates will get to understand tools such as close-reading & analysis.
The course takers will eventually be able to develop their own approach for studying cultural histories & backgrounds.
Candidates will get to better understand the life of Chinese people.
The learners will get to narrow down upon the issues that concern the Chinese.
Candidates will be able to better articulate tensions between authoritarianism and individual freedom.
Candidates will get to understand how literature can be used as a source of political intervention.
ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors course-takers will get to explore various aspects of contemporary china.
Candidates will be able to better express their ideas by the study of primary & secondary sources.
Candidates will get to explore 5 highly celebrated books, featured in Five Views of China course.
ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors learners will get to understand the perspective of the authors of the featured books.

Who it is for

The ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors, Five Books, Five Views of China course is very strongly recommended for:

Any individual who wants to improve his knowledge about contemporary China.
Any individual who wants to work on his literary skills.
Anyone aspiring to develop his/her own ways of approach for literary studies.

Admission Details

The admission steps for the ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors, Five Books, Five Views of China course are pretty easy. Candidates opting for the ‘verified track’ are required to keep their payment method & details for billing handy.

Candidates may follow the below mentioned steps for enrolment into Five Views of China programme:

Step 1: Candidates are required to visit the URL of the course: https://www.edx.org/course/chinax-book-club-five-authors-five-books-five-views-of-china

Step 2: Candidates are required to sign-in/register themselves on the edX website.

Step 3: Candidates are then suggested to click on the button saying ‘Enroll’.

Step 4: Candidates are then required to choose their suitable approach among the ‘audit access’ & ‘verified track’ options.

Step 5: Candidates opting for the ‘Verified track’, shall have the access to the course after putting the billing details required & making the payment.

Instructors

Harvard University, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Will I get any extra material for the analysis?

The theoretical method behind rigorous analysis will only be shared with the candidates & no paperback analysis workbooks shall be provided.

2: How many hours of weekly study do I need for this Five Views of China by edx?

1-2 hours of weekly input is highly recommended for optimum learning.

3: What is the total duration of the Five Books course?

The extensive Five Views of China by edx course content has been designed to extend up to 5 weeks.

4: Which books are featured in the course?

Red Sorghum: A Novel of China by Mo Yan, China in 10 Words by Yu Hua, Waiting by Ha Jin, Lenin's Kisses by Yan Lianke & The Song of Everlasting Sorrow by Wang Anyi are the total books that have been featured throughout the course.

5: I am not that good in English, can I pursue this course?

Five Books course only requires introductory knowledge of the course, so anyone & everyone can pursue the course.

6: Is this course an asynchronous course?

Five Views of China by edx is basically a self-paced one, but the candidates are required to keep an eye on the course schedule to take the benefit of the live discussions & learning.