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Structure

100 credit points

Students study Chinese Studies as a Diploma through a progression of eight language subjects (100 points) taken in sequence.

Due to the wide range of student language proficiency entry points (from beginners to fluent), the Chinese Studies program provides five language entry points.

The sequence is as follows for each entry point for the Diploma:

  • 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: Students who have a Chinese-speaking background and limited literacy in Chinese usually enter the progression at Chinese Studies 9.

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:

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute/students/placement-tests

The Diploma consists of a three-year sequence of first, second and third-year language study and may add up to one year to the duration of the student’s degree course. See the Diploma course structure for details.

To obtain a specialisation in Chinese Studies students will need to complete:

Entry Point 1

  • 25 credit points of Entry Point 1 Level 1 core subjects
  • 37.5 credit points of Entry Point 1 Level 2 core subjects
  • 25 credit points of Entry Point 1 Level 3 core subjects
  • 12.5 credit points of Entry Point 1 Level 3 electives

OR

Entry Point 3

  • 25 credit points of Entry Point 3 Level 1 core subjects
  • 37.5 credit points of Entry Point 3 Level 2 core subjects
  • 37.5 credit points of Entry Point 3 Level 3 core subjects

OR

Entry Point 5

  • 25 credit points of Entry Point 5 Level 1 core subjects
  • 37.5 credit points of Entry Point 5 Level 2 core subjects
  • 37.5 credit points of Entry Point 5 Level 3 core subjects

OR

Entry Point 7

  • 25 credit points of Entry Point 7 Level 1 core subjects
  • 37.5 credit points of Entry Point 7 Level 2 core subjects
  • 37.5 credit points of Entry Point 7 Level 3 electives

OR

Entry Point 9

  • 25 credit points of Entry Point 9 Level 1 core subjects
  • 37.5 credit points of Entry Point 9 Level 2 core subjects
  • 25 credit points of Entry Point 9 Level 3 core subjects
  • 12.5 credit points of Entry Point 9 Level 3 electives

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
CHIN30008 Chinese 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN30009 Chinese 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 3 electives - Entry Point 1

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 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
CHIN30026 Chinese 8
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
CHIN20006 Great Chinese Classics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
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
CHIN30003 Chinese News Analysis
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN30027 Chinese 9
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN30028 Chinese 10
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 electives - 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

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 core subjects - Entry Point 9

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CHIN30005 Advanced Chinese Translation
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN30007 Advanced Seminar in Chinese
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Level 3 electives - Entry Point 9

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CHIN30002 Taiwan & Beyond: Chinese Settler Culture
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CHIN30029 Tradition in Modern China
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Notes

A major in Chinese Studies entry point 1 constitutes 112.5 points. Students in the Diploma can only complete 100 points and may be able to take the further 25 points in their degree program, pending on capacity and course requirements.

Links

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

Last updated: 30 January 2024