Chinese Societies minor

Bachelor of ArtsMinorYear: 2025

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Overview

This minor offers the opportunity for students to develop China/Asia literacy by familiarizing students with social, historical, cultural, and political concerns relating to China and Chinese societies more broadly. Through engagement with various perspectives in the humanities and social sciences, students who complete the Chinese Societies Minor will cultivate ‘soft skills’ of cultural and societal literacy. By developing an understanding of how Chinese societies fit into and impact both Asia and the global community, students will be better prepared to engage in global discourses about China, the Asian region and Australia, skills on which they can capitalise in their future careers. The minor is an excellent general preparation for entry into numerous professional fields, including academic teaching and research, foreign service, business, art and culture, and tourism.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this minor, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of cultural issues past and present in China
  • Acquire the ability to use interdisciplinary knowledge and frameworks to engage critically with key issues related to Chinese-speaking regions and communities
  • Develop foundational research skills in the analysis of critical issues in Chinese societies
  • 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