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Graduate Diploma in ArtsSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2025
Chinese Studies
Contact information
Coordinator
Associate Professor Shaoming Zhou
Email: shaoming@unimelb.edu.au
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.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this specialisation, students should be able to:
- Communicate and comprehend effectively in a range of written and oral genres and social contexts in Chinese language/s
- Apply in-depth knowledge of Chinese language/s and of Chinese culture and society in relevant professional and academic contexts
- Utilise rigorous methods of inquiry and theories and methodologies appropriate to Chinese Studies
- Critically engage with various social contexts related to China and the Chinese-speaking world.
Last updated: 27 February 2025
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 five 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
- 25 points of Level 2 subjects
- 25 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)
| 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 (25 points)
| 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 |
Chinese 1 Entry Point - Level 3
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN30003 | Chinese News Analysis | Semester 2 (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 (25 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 |
Chinese 3 Entry Point - Level 3
Students are required to complete the following subject (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN30011 | Great Chinese Classics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN30003 | Chinese News Analysis | Semester 2 (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 (25 points)
| 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 |
Chinese 5 Entry Point - Level 3
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN30011 | Great Chinese Classics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHIN30003 | Chinese News Analysis | Semester 2 (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)
| 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 (25 points)
| 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 |
Chinese 7 Entry Point - Level 3
Students are required to complete the following subjects (25 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)
| 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 (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN20009 | Chinese Economic Documents | Semester 1 (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 (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN30018 | Chinese Cinema | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIN30029 | Tradition in Modern China | 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: 27 February 2025