Chinese Studies minor (B-ARTS_MINOR_15)

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 minor 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: 2 October 2024

Structure

75 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:

Link

Due to the wide range of student language proficiency levels (from beginners to fluent), the Chinese Studies program provides six language entry points, the super advanced entry point is only available as a minor, available to students who have completed secondary education in a Chinese environment.

The entry points for this minor 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
Super Advanced Entry: This is an entry point only available as a minor and is for students who have completed secondary education in a Chinese environment

This minor requires the completion of either:

Entry Point 1

25 credit points of EP1 Level 1 core subjects
25 credit points of EP1 Level 2 core subjects
25 credit points of EP1 Level 3 core subjects

Entry Point 3

25 credit points of EP3 Level 1 core subjects
25 credit points of EP3 Level 2 core subjects
25 credit points of EP3 Level 3 core subjects

Entry Point 5

25 credit points of EP5 Level 1 Core subjects
25 credit points of EP5 Level 2 Core subjects
25 credit points of EP5 Level 3 Core subjects

Entry Point 7

25 credit points of EP7 Level 1 Core subjects
25 credit points of EP7 Level 2 Core subjects
25 credit points of EP7 Level 3 subjects

Entry Point 9

25 credit points of EP9 Level 1 Core subjects
25 credit points of EP9 Level 2 Core subjects
12.5 credit points of EP9 Level 3 Core subjects and 12.5 credit points of EP9 Level 3 electives

Super Advanced Entry Point

25 credit points of Super Advanced Level 1 Core subjects
25 credit points of Super Advanced Level 2 Core subjects
25 credit points of Super Advanced Level 3 Core subjects

Subject Options

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

Level 3 core subjects – Entry Point 1

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
CHIN30008	Chinese 5	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CHIN30009	Chinese 6	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

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

Level 3 core subjects – Entry Point 3

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
CHIN30025	Chinese 7	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CHIN30026	Chinese 8	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

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

Level 3 core subjects – Entry Point 5

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
CHIN30028	Chinese 10	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CHIN30027	Chinese 9	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

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

Level 3 subjects – Entry Point 7

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
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
CHIN30012	Chinese Economic Documents	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CHIN30018	Chinese Cinema	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

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
CHIN20016	Chinese Cinema	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CHIN20009	Chinese Economic Documents	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Level 3 core subjects – Entry Point 9

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
CHIN30007	Advanced Seminar in Chinese	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Level 3 electives – Entry Point 9

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
CHIN30005	Advanced Chinese Translation	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CHIN30001	Classic Chinese Civilisation	No longer available
CHIN30002	Taiwan & Beyond: Chinese Settler Culture	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Super Advanced Entry Point

Level 1 core subjects – Super Advanced Entry Point

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
CHIN10019	Contemporary Chinese Literature	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CHIN10009	Chinese Cinema	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Level 2 core subjects – Super Advanced Entry Point

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
CHIN20009	Chinese Economic Documents	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CHIN20026	Advanced Chinese Translation	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Level 3 core subjects – Super Advanced Entry Point

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
CHIN30007	Advanced Seminar in Chinese	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CHIN30006	Analysis of Contemporary Chinese Society	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Notes

Please note: Students cannot undertake this minor and the Chinese Societies minor due to the "Diversity of study" course rule

Links

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

Last updated: 2 October 2024