Advanced Chinese Studies - CHINF13409
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3409 - Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Major)
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Stream Outline
THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.
Chinese is a fascinating modern language with a rich cultural heritage and an increasingly important medium in global business and communication. The major stream in Advanced Chinese Studies encompasses the study of Chinese language and communication as well as culture, society and civilisation, including Chinese literature, cinema, history, politics and philosophy. A background in Chinese Studies is useful in many areas of professional specialisation, from commerce and the business sector to tourism, the media, the public service sector and education.
There are two main components of Chinese Studies. The first is a focus on acquiring / enhancing competence in the Chinese language. Language competence involves a wide range of knowledge and understanding of socio-cultural conventions as well as skills in self-expression, both oral and written, and skills in comprehending others’ expression, both oral and written. The ability to read written texts is an important part of this. 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 an understanding of Chinese culture. These disciplines include literary, cultural, film, translation, gender, and media studies as well as anthropological, linguistic, historical and sociological approaches.
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 Major 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 major at this entry level.
Chinese is a fascinating modern language with a rich cultural heritage and an increasingly important medium in global business and communication. The major stream in Advanced Chinese Studies encompasses the study of Chinese language and communication as well as culture, society and civilisation, including Chinese literature, cinema, history, politics and philosophy. A background in Chinese Studies is useful in many areas of professional specialisation, from commerce and the business sector to tourism, the media, the public service sector and education.
There are two main components of Chinese Studies. The first is a focus on acquiring / enhancing competence in the Chinese language. Language competence involves a wide range of knowledge and understanding of socio-cultural conventions as well as skills in self-expression, both oral and written, and skills in comprehending others’ expression, both oral and written. The ability to read written texts is an important part of this. 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 an understanding of Chinese culture. These disciplines include literary, cultural, film, translation, gender, and media studies as well as anthropological, linguistic, historical and sociological approaches.
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 Major 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 major at this entry level.
Stream Learning Outcomes
You should achieve the following learning outcomes upon the successful completion of the stream:
- Use the Chinese language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to a proficient user as articulated in the Common European Framework
- Articulate a broad body of knowledge about foundational aspects of Chinese society, culture and/or the arts
- Explain the varied nature of the Sinophone world and its diverse cultural practices and identify political, social and/or artistic perspectives
- Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity in order to examine and comprehend one's own language and culture
Stream Structure
If you wish to gain a major stream in Advanced Chinese you must complete 60 units of credit in approved courses.
Note: If you have achieved a higher level of study in a language course, you are not permitted to study a lower level language course.
Note: If you have achieved a higher level of study in a language course, you are not permitted to study a lower level language course.
Advanced Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS3450 Advanced Chinese A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3451 Advanced Chinese B (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 core courses:
- ARTS3452 Professional Chinese A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3453 Professional Chinese B (6 UOC)
And
- Chinese Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English) (12 UOC)
Level 3
You must complete 6 UOC from the following:
- ARTS3330 Languages Capstone: T&I (6 UOC)
- ARTS3458 Chinese Capstone (6 UOC)
And 18 UOC from the following:
- Chinese Professional Studies Courses (taught in Chinese)
- Chinese Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English)
Professional Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS3452 Professional Chinese A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3453 Professional Chinese B (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 courses:
- Chinese Professional Studies Courses (taught in Chinese) (12 UOC)
- Chinese Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English) (12 UOC)
Level 3
You must complete 6 UOC from the following:
- ARTS3330 Languages Capstone: T&I (6 UOC)
- ARTS3458 Chinese Capstone (6 UOC)
And 18 UOC from the following:
- Chinese Professional Studies Courses (taught in Chinese)
- Chinese Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English)
Expert Level
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 courses:
- Chinese Professional Studies Courses (taught in Chinese) (12 UOC)
- Chinese Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English) (12 UOC)
Level 3
You must complete 6 UOC from the following:
- ARTS3330 Languages Capstone: T&I (6 UOC)
- ARTS3458 Chinese Capstone (6 UOC)
And 18 UOC from the following:
- Chinese Contextual Studies Courses (taught in English)
Chinese Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS2453 Chinese Cinema (6 UOC)
- ARTS2455 Gender in China (6 UOC)
- ARTS2457 China Imagined and Perceived (6 UOC)
- ARTS2458 Along the Silk Road (6 UOC)
- ARTS2463 Nationalism in China (6 UOC)
- ARTS2464 Chinese Ideas of Beauty (6 UOC)
The following courses from other subject areas can also be counted towards the Chinese Studies major stream:
Chinese Professional Studies Courses
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