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Graduate Diploma in ArtsSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2018
Chinese Studies
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Zhou Shaoming
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
Overview
Chinese language subjects are organised in a progressive sequence (of units). Entry and exit points are determined by the student’s background in the language, placement testing, prerequisites, or at the discretion of the language program. Students normally progress through the subjects in consecutive order. Mid-year entry is also possible into subjects with even numbers, subject to appropriate prior experience and approval from the Convenor of the language program.
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Structure
100 credit points
Duration: The Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation is only available part-time and normally takes 2 - 3 years to complete. This specialisation is not available to international students.
There are six standard entry points:
- Chinese Studies 1 Entry Point: Students with no previous knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Chinese Studies 1
- Chinese Studies 3 Entry Point: Students with little previous knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Chinese Studies 3
- Chinese Studies 5 Entry Point: Non background students with lower advanced knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Chinese Studies 5
- Chinese Studies 7 Entry Point: Students who have a Chinese speaking background and minimal literacy skills usually enter the progression at Chinese Studies 7
- Chinese Studies 9 Entry Point: Student who have a Chinese speaking background and limited literacy in Chinese usually enter the progression at Chinese Studies 9
The Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:
- 25 points of Level 1 subjects
- 37.5 points of Level 2 subjects
- 12.5 points of Level 3 subjects
- 25 points of Level 4 subjects
Total 100 points
Please note: Students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Chinese Program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required. Please refer to the following link for further information:
http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/help/undergraduate_students/placement
Subject Options
Chinese 1 Entry Point - Level 1
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
Please note: Chinese 1 and Chinese 2 were formerly called Chinese 1A and Chinese 1B respectively
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN10005 | Chinese 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN10006 | Chinese 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 1 Entry Point - Level 2
Students are required to complete the following subjects:
- CHIN20001 Chinese 3A (12.5 points)
- CHIN20002 Chinese 4A (12.5 points)
- One of CHIN20010 Chinese 3B or CHIN20011 Chinese 4B (12.5 points)
Total 37.5 points
Please note: Chinese 3 and Chinese 4 were formerly called Chinese 2A and Chinese 2C repectively. Chinese 3B and Chinese 4B were formerly called Chinese 2B and Chinese 2D respectively
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN20001 | Chinese 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20002 | Chinese 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20010 | Chinese in Context 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20011 | Chinese in Context 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 1 Entry Point - Level 3
12.5 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN30003 | Chinese News Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN30010 | Modern Chinese Literature | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN30011 | Great Chinese Classics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 1 Entry Point - Level 4
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANG40003 | Seminar in Languages 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| LANG40004 | Seminar in Languages 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Chinese 3 Entry Point - Level 1
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN10015 | Chinese 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN10016 | Chinese 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 3 Entry Point - Level 2
Students are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN20003 | Chinese 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20004 | Chinese 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20005 | Modern Chinese Literature | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 3 Entry Point - Level 3
Students are required to complete the following subject (12.5 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN30011 | Great Chinese Classics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 3 Entry Point - Level 4
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANG40003 | Seminar in Languages 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| LANG40004 | Seminar in Languages 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Chinese 5 Entry Point - Level 1
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN10017 | Chinese 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN10018 | Chinese 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 5 Entry Point - Level 2
Students are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN20005 | Modern Chinese Literature | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20027 | Chinese 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20028 | Chinese 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 5 Entry Point - Level 3
12.5 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN30011 | Great Chinese Classics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 5 Entry Point - Level 4
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANG40003 | Seminar in Languages 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| LANG40004 | Seminar in Languages 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Chinese 7 Entry Point - Level 1
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
Please note: Chinese 7 and Chinese 8 were formerly called Chinese 4A and Chinese 4B repectively
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN10003 | Chinese 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN10004 | Chinese 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 7 Entry Point - Level 2
Students are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points)
Please note: Chinese 9 and Chinese 10 were formerly called Chinese 5A and Chinese 5B respectively
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN20012 | Chinese 9 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20013 | Chinese 10 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20016 | Chinese Cinema | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 7 Entry Point - Level 3
12.5 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN30005 | Advanced Chinese Translation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN30012 | Chinese Economic Documents | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 7 Entry Point - Level 4
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANG40003 | Seminar in Languages 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| LANG40004 | Seminar in Languages 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Chinese 9 Entry Point - Level 1
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
Please note: Chinese 9 and Chinese 10 were formerly called Chinese 5A and Chinese 5B respectively
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN10001 | Chinese 9 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN10002 | Chinese 10 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 9 Entry Point - Level 2
Students are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN20009 | Chinese Economic Documents | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20016 | Chinese Cinema | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN20021 | Analysis of Contemporary Chinese Society | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 9 Entry Point - Level 3
Students are required to complete the following subject (12.5 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN30001 | Classic Chinese Civilisation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese 9 Entry Point - Level 4
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANG40003 | Seminar in Languages 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| LANG40004 | Seminar in Languages 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute
Last updated: 18 December 2020