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Overview

Chinese is a fascinating modern language with a rich cultural heritage and an increasingly important medium in global business and communication. The minor stream in Advanced Chinese Studies (Extended) allows you to study language and disciplinary courses if you start at the advanced and professional levels or disciplinary courses (with … For more content click the Read More button below. This stream is available to students commencing at Advanced, Professional and Expert entry levels. Placement Information The School of Humanities and Languages offers a flexible program for students with different interests and different Chinese language backgrounds. You can enter Chinese language courses at different levels, depending on your knowledge of Chinese characters. Within each year, you are allocated to different groups, depending on your speaking ability. If you have prior language knowledge you will need to take an online placement evaluation so that we can assess your skills and select an appropriate level of course for you. Information about the evaluation and additional course details can be found on the web at: hal.arts.unsw.edu.au. You will not be permitted to enrol in language courses that are too easy for you in terms of Chinese character knowledge. If this occurs, you will be requested to change your enrolment. If you are admitted in your first year of study to ARTS2450 or higher on the grounds of your ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of your degree requirements. You will be admitted to the Expert level of entry to the minor stream (Extended) if you have completed high school in China or have elsewhere achieved equivalent language proficiency to a Chinese high school graduate. This level emphasises Chinese Studies (contextual and professional) courses. Since you already have a high level of language proficiency and literacy in Chinese, you will enroll in Translation and Interpreting courses as Gateway language courses – which are a requirement for the minor at this entry level.

Learning Outcomes

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Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity
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  • Global citizens
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Collaborate effectively with others
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
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Use the Chinese language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to a proficient user as articulated in the Common European Framework
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Articulate a general body of knowledge about foundational aspects of Chinese society, culture and/or the arts
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
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Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment
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Graduate Capabilities

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

Bachelor of Science (International) - BSc(International)3987 - Science (International)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 36 UOC.

Language Core Courses

Chinese Contextual Studies Electives

Chinese Professional Studies Electives

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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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