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Chinese Studies

Bachelor of ArtsMinorYear: 2017

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Overview

The Chinese Studies minor acquaints students with the literature and cultural history of China. It provides students with the foundation for further work at the graduate level in Chinese, Asian Studies or allied fields (linguistics, culture, history, literature, religion, and regional studies). It is an excellent general preparation for entry to professions, such academic teaching and research, foreign service, diplomacy, translation, business, import and export of information and culture, museums and libraries, tourism, and the like.

Intended learning outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of cultural issues past and present in China and an ability to interact with Chinese culture;
• Acquire transferable skills that can be used in other occupations, such as social confidence to communicate across cultures;
• Develop foundational research skills in the analysis of critical issues in China;
• Develop time management skills, organising time and priorities;
• Develop team working skills, being capable of carrying out project work independently or in groups.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Structure

50 credit points

Chinese Studies

Chinese Studies is available as a minor sequence in the Bachelor of Arts. The Minor sequence is made up of 75 points of study, specifically:

Level 1

  • Language & Power in Asian Societies; and
  • Any Arts Foundation Subject or
  • Any level one Chinese language subject where it is not counted toward another major; or
  • A level one subject in any Arts discipline

Level 2

  • 25 points from Chinese Studies

Level 3

  • 25 points from Chinese Studies

Total 75 points

Subject Options

Chinese Studies: Level 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ASIA10001 Language and Power in Asian Societies
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Chinese Studies: Level 2

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CHIN20005 Modern Chinese Literature
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN20007 Chinese Studies: Culture and Empire
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN20008 China Since Mao
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN20016 Chinese Cinema
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Chinese Studies: Level 3

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CHIN30002 Taiwan & Beyond: Chinese Settler Culture
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN30010 Modern Chinese Literature
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN30001 Classic Chinese Civilisation
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN30018 Chinese Cinema
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/study/chinese

Last updated: 4 March 2025