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Chinese Studies
Bachelor of ArtsMajorYear: 2021
Chinese Studies
Contact information
Coordinator
Email: shaoming@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
Overview
The Chinese Studies program at the University of Melbourne is one of the largest Chinese programs in Australia. The language subjects (taught at a range of levels, from beginner to advanced) are designed to maximise acquisition of the language and to develop their communication skills in various types of texts, interactional contexts and strategic aspects of meaning making. The curriculum also allows students to develop a broad understanding of cultural, social and historical aspects of China. Chinese language subjects are organised in a progressive sequence (of units) from Chinese 1 through to Chinese 10. Entry and exit points are determined by the student's background in the language, placement testing, prerequisites or at the discretion of the Chinese Studies 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 head of the Chinese Studies program.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this major will:
- Gain an in-depth knowledge of Chinese language, culture and society, relative to their entry level
- Develop a capacity to combine knowledge of the Chinese language with other disciplines.
- Gain knowledge of the social and cultural diversity of China and develop the skills to work with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- Gain the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities and work effectively both independently and in groups.
Last updated: 3 May 2024
Structure
100 credit points
Students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Chinese Studies 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:
The entry points for this major are
- Chinese Studies 1 entry point: Students with no previous knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Chinese 1
- Chinese Studies 3 entry point: Students with little previous knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Chinese 3
- Chinese Studies 5 entry point: Non background students with lower advanced knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Chinese 5
- Chinese Studies 7 entry point: Students who have a Chinese-speaking background and minimal literacy skills usually enter the progression at Chinese 7
- Chinese Studies 9 entry point: Students who have a Chinese-speaking background and limited literacy in Chinese usually enter the progression at Chinese 9
This major requires the completion of either:
Entry Point 1
- 25 credit points of EP1 Level 1 Core subjects
- 50 credit points of EP1 Level 2 Core subjects
- 50 credit points of EP1 Level 3 Core subjects
OR
Entry Point 3
- 25 credit points of EP3 Level 1 Core subjects
- 37.5 credit points of EP3 Level 2 Core subjects
- 37.5 credit points of EP3 Level 3 Core subjects
OR
Entry Point 5
- 25 credit points of EP5 Level 1 Core subjects
- 37.5 credit points of EP5 Level 2 Core subjects
- 37.5 credit points of EP5 Level 3 Core subjects
OR
Entry Point 7
- 25 credit points of EP7 Level 1 Core subjects
- 37.5 credit points of EP7 Level 2 Core subjects
- 37.5 credit points of EP7 Level 3 subjects
OR
Entry Point 9
- 25 credit points of EP9 Level 1 Core subjects
- 37.5 credit points of EP9 Level 2 Core subjects
25 credit points of EP9 Level 3 Core subjects and 12.5 credit points of EP9 Level 3 Electives
Subject Options
Level 1
Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 1
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN10005 | Chinese 1 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN10006 | Chinese 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Note: Chinese 1 and Chinese 2 were formerly called Chinese 1A and Chinese 1B respectively
Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 3
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN10015 | Chinese 3 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN10016 | Chinese 4 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Note: Chinese 3 and Chinese 4 were formerly called Chinese 3A and Chinese 4A respectively
Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 5
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN10017 | Chinese 5 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN10018 | Chinese 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 7
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN10003 | Chinese 7 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN10004 | Chinese 8 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 9
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN10001 | Chinese 9 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN10002 | Chinese 10 | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
Note: Chinese 9 and Chinese 10 were formerly called Chinese 5A and Chinese 5B respectively
Level 2
Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 1
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN20001 | Chinese 3 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN20002 | Chinese 4 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20008 | China Since Mao | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20031 | Classic Chinese Civilization | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN2XXX Great Chinese Civilisation is also a core subject for this entry point
Note: Chinese 3 and Chinese 4 were formerly called Chinese 3A and Chinese 4A respectively; Chinese in Context 1 and Chinese in Context 2 were formerly called Chinese 3B and Chinese 4B respectively
Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 3
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN20003 | Chinese 5 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN20004 | Chinese 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20006 | Great Chinese Classics | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 5
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN20027 | Chinese 7 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN20028 | Chinese 8 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20006 | Great Chinese Classics | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 7
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN20012 | Chinese 9 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN20013 | Chinese 10 | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN20026 | Advanced Chinese Translation | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 9
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN20009 | Chinese Economic Documents | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN20016 | Chinese Cinema | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN20021 | Analysis of Contemporary Chinese Society | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
Level 3
Level 3 Core subjects - Entry Point 1
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30003 | Chinese News Analysis | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30008 | Chinese 5 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN30009 | Chinese 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30011 | Great Chinese Classics | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Core subjects - Entry Point 3
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30003 | Chinese News Analysis | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30025 | Chinese 7 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN30026 | Chinese 8 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Core subjects - Entry Point 5
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30027 | Chinese 9 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN30028 | Chinese 10 | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN30003 | Chinese News Analysis | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 subjects - Entry Point 7
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30012 | Chinese Economic Documents | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN30006 | Analysis of Contemporary Chinese Society | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN30007 | Advanced Seminar in Chinese | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN30018 | Chinese Cinema | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Core subjects - Entry Point 9
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30005 | Advanced Chinese Translation | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN30007 | Advanced Seminar in Chinese | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Level 3 electives - Entry Point 9
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30001 | Classic Chinese Civilisation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30002 | Taiwan & Beyond: Chinese Settler Culture | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Links
http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/study/chinese
Last updated: 3 May 2024