Learning Outcomes

1.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
2.
Use the Chinese language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to an independent user as articulated in the Common European Framework
  • Scholars
3.
Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Global Citizens
4.
Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity in order to examine and comprehend one's own language and culture
  • Scholars
  • Global Citizens
5.
Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
6.
Articulate a broad body of knowledge about foundational aspects of Chinese society, culture and/or the arts
  • Scholars
7.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
8.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
  • Professionals
  • Global Citizens
  • Scholars
9.
Explain the varied nature of the Sinophone world and its diverse cultural practices and identify political, social and/or artistic perspectives
  • Scholars
  • Global Citizens
10.
Collaborate effectively with others
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
11.
Demonstrate intercultural responsiveness
  • Global Citizens
12.
Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
13.
Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
14.
Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship
  • Professionals
  • Scholars

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(International)3558 - Commerce (International)

Specialisation Structure
60 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 60 UOC.

Introductory Language Core Courses

If you commence at Introductory Level you must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Intermediate Language Core Courses

You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Advanced Language Core Courses

You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS3450
6 UOC
Advanced Chinese A
ARTS3451
6 UOC
Advanced Chinese B

Capstone Course

You must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS3458
6 UOC
Chinese Capstone: Re-Visioning China and Chinese Studies
ARTS3330
6 UOC
Languages Capstone: Translation and Interpreting

Chinese Contextual Studies Electives

If you commence at Introductory Level you must take 18 UOC of the following electives.

If you commence at Intermediate Level you must take 12 UOC of the following electives. In addition you must also take 18 UOC from Chinese Contextual Studies Electives or Chinese Professional Studies electives.

ARTS2213
6 UOC
Asian Popular Culture
ARTS2453
6 UOC
Chinese Cinema
ARTS2455
6 UOC
Gender in China
ARTS2457
6 UOC
China Imagined and Perceived
ARTS2458
6 UOC
Along the Silk Road: Conquerors, Traders and Explorers
ARTS2463
6 UOC
Nationalism, Identity and Ethnicity in China
ARTS2464
6 UOC
Chinese Ideas of Beauty and Erotica: Ancient to Modern
ARTS3216
6 UOC
Chinese Media and Communication
ARTS3217
6 UOC
History of Modern China: Contested Visions

Chinese Professional Studies Electives

If you commence at the Intermediate Level you can take up to a maximum of 18 UOC of the following electives or from Chinese Contextual Studies Electives.

ARTS2452
6 UOC
Chinese English Translation
ARTS3452
6 UOC
Professional Chinese A
ARTS3453
6 UOC
Professional Chinese B
ARTS3454
6 UOC
Chinese English Interpreting
ARTS3455
6 UOC
Contemporary Chinese Literature
ARTS3456
6 UOC
Classical Chinese Literature
ARTS3462
6 UOC
Artistic Representations of China and the Diaspora
ARTS3463
6 UOC
City and Chinese Culture

Note - Commencing at either Introductory or Intermediate Chinese B

If you commence the language studies sequence at Introductory Chinese B, you must go on to complete Advanced Chinese B. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major you must complete a further 30 UOC including 24 UOC in contextual courses plus the capstone course.If you commence … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Additional Information

Language Studies for Commencing Mid-Year Students

If your language skills are assessed as Level A in Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced or Professional you cannot commence study until Term 1.

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