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Chinese Studies
Contact information
Coordinator
Professor Jia Gao
Email: jia@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
Structure
100 credit points
Students (except those entering at Chinese Studies 1 entry point) complete the Chinese Studies major through a progression of eight language subjects (100 points). Students completing the major commencing at Chinese Studies 1 entry point must complete nine subjects (112.5 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
- 37.5 credit points of EP1 Level 2 Core subjects
- 37.5 credit points of EP1 Level 3 Core subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Level 3 Capstone subject
OR
Entry Point 3
- 25 credit points of EP3 Level 1 Core subjects
- 37.5 credit points of EP3 Level 2 Core subjects
- 25 credit points of EP3 Level 3 Core subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Level 3 Capstone subject
OR
Entry Point 5
- 25 credit points of EP5 Level 1 Core subjects
- 37.5 credit points of EP5 Level 2 Core subjects
- 25 credit points of EP5 Level 3 Core subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Level 3 Capstone subject
OR
Entry Point 7
- 25 credit points of EP7 Level 1 Core subjects
- 37.5 credit points of EP7 Level 2 Core subjects
- 25 credit points of EP7 Level 3 elective subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Level 3 Capstone subject
OR
Entry Point 9
- 25 credit points of EP9 Level 1 Core subjects
- 37.5 credit points of EP9 Level 2 Core subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Level 3 Capstone subject
- 25 credit points of EP9 Level 3 elective subjects
Subject Options
Chinese Studies Entry Point 1
Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 1
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 |
Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 1
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 |
CHIN20008 | China Since Mao | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Core subjects - Entry Point 1
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30003 | Chinese News Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30008 | Chinese 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30011 | Great Chinese Classics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Capstone subject - Entry Point 1
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30029 | Tradition in Modern China | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese Studies Entry Point 3
Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 3
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 |
Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 3
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 |
CHIN20006 | Great Chinese Classics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Core subjects - Entry Point 3
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30003 | Chinese News Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30025 | Chinese 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Capstone subject - Entry Point 3
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30029 | Tradition in Modern China | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese Studies Entry Point 5
Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 5
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 |
Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 5
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN20027 | Chinese 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20028 | Chinese 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20006 | Great Chinese Classics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Core subjects - Entry Point 5
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30027 | Chinese 9 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30028 | Chinese 10 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Capstone subject - Entry Point 5
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30029 | Tradition in Modern China | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese Studies Entry Point 7
Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 7
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 |
Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 7
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 |
CHIN20026 | Advanced Chinese Translation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 elective subjects - Entry Point 7
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30012 | Chinese Economic Documents | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30006 | Analysis of Contemporary Chinese Society | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30007 | Advanced Seminar in Chinese | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30018 | Chinese Cinema | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Capstone subject - Entry Point 7
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30029 | Tradition in Modern China | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Chinese Studies Entry Point 9
Level 1 Core subjects - Entry Point 9
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 |
Level 2 Core subjects - Entry Point 9
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 |
Level 3 Capstone subject - Entry Point 9
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30029 | Tradition in Modern China | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 elective subjects - Entry Point 9
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30002 | Taiwan & Beyond: Chinese Settler Culture | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30007 | Advanced Seminar in Chinese | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30005 | Advanced Chinese Translation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Notes
Please note: Students cannot undertake this major and the Chinese Societies minor due to the "Diversity of study" course rule.
Links
http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 8 November 2024