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Advanced Chinese Studies - CHIND14812
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of International Studies
Contact: intlstudies@unsw.edu.au
Program: 4812 - Fine Arts/Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Major)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Stream Outline
There are two main components of language study. The first is a focus on the acquisition of competence in the target language. Acquiring target language competence involves a wide range of knowledge and understanding of sociocultural conventions as well as skills in self-expression, both oral and written, and skills in comprehending other’s expression, both oral and written. The second component is the study of aspects of the cultures and societies associated with the Chinese language. We draw upon other disciplines in order to inform understanding of Chinese culture. These disciplines include linguistic, literary, cultural, historical and social productions. Via the study of the Chinese language and associated disciplines, we aim:
1. to foster an awareness of China’s culture, history and society;
2. to develop informed understanding of human experiences, cultures, and societies in China;
3. to enable students to place contemporary Australian society and culture in an historical and comparative context vis a vis Chinese culture and society;
4. to develop the skills of critical, creative, and imaginative thinking about Chinese society, culture and the arts;
5. to promote the techniques and value of reasoned and open-minded discussion and debate;
6. to nurture positive attitudes toward intercultural communication in general and with the Chinese.
This stream is available to students commencing at Advanced and Professional entry levels.
Placement Information
Students who wish to enrol in a language course without completing the necessary prerequisites are required to complete an online placement application form before the commencement of the semester. Students will not be premitted to enrol in language courses that are too easy for them in terms of Chinese character knowledge. If this occurs, the school will request that students change their enrolment.
For more information, please see the School Website.
For students admitted in their first year of study to ARTS3450 or higher on the grounds of ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of degree requirements.
Stream Structure
If a student commences Professional Level with Professional Chinese B, they must complete a Professional Studies course in place of Professional Chinese A to meet the requirements of 24 UOC at the Professional Level.
A list of Chinese Contextual and Professional Studies Courses is found below.
Advanced Level
- ARTS3450 Advanced Chinese A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3451 Advanced Chinese B (6 UOC)
- ARTS3452 Professional Chinese A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3453 Professional Chinese B (6 UOC)
- Chinese Contextual Studies Course (6 UOC)
- Chinese Professional Studies Courses (12 UOC)
- Chinese Contextual Studies Course (6 UOC)
- ARTS3458 Chinese Capstone (6 UOC) (Compulsory)
Professional Level
- ARTS3452 Professional Chinese A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3453 Professional Chinese B (6 UOC)
- Chinese Professional Studies Course (12 UOC)
- Chinese Contextual Studies Course (6 UOC)
24 UOC from the following:
- Chinese Professional Studies Courses
- Chinese Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS3458 Chinese Capstone (6 UOC) (Compulsory)
Chinese Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS2453 Chinese Cinema (6 UOC)
- ARTS2456 Chinese Musical Culture (6 UOC)
- ARTS2457 China Imagined and Perceived (6 UOC)
- ARTS2458 Along the Silk Road (6 UOC)
- ARTS2211 East Asia (6 UOC)
- ARTS2212 Southeast Asia (6 UOC)
- ARTS2213 Asian Popular Culture (6 UOC)
Chinese Professional Studies Courses
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