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Advanced Chinese Studies - CHINF23409

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 (Minor)

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Stream Outline

This stream structure is for the following students:

• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Business, and Bachelor of Media students commencing from 2016
• Bachelor of International Studies students commencing from 2017

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 Chinese Studies encompasses the study of Chinese language and communication but also offers you the study of culture, society and civilisation. 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.

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 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.

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
Recognise foundational aspects of Chinese society, culture and/or the arts
Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity

Stream Structure

If you wish to gain a minor stream in Advanced Chinese Studies you must complete 24 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.