Chinese (2020)

Chinese is available as a specialisation within the International Languages and Cultures major. Details of the requirements for the Chinese language specialisation can be found under International Languages and Cultures.

Chinese may also be taken as a minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

The language acquisition papers are designed primarily for learners of Modern Standard Chinese as a foreign or second language. Students with prior knowledge of Chinese must consult with the programme convenor before enrolling in language acquisition papers. The papers in Chinese history, culture and society are taught in English and are also available to non-language students.

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• Prescriptions for the GradCert(Chin) and GradDip(Chin)
• Prescriptions for the PGCert(Chin), PGDip(Chin), BA(Hons) and MA
• Prescriptions for the MPhil
• Prescriptions for the PhD
• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level
• 500 Level
• 800 Level
• 900 Level

• Prescriptions for the GradCert(Chin) and GradDip(Chin)

  A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Chinese at an advanced level in their first degree.

  For further details, contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office.

• Prescriptions for the PGCert(Chin), PGDip(Chin), BA(Hons) and MA

  To be eligible to be considered for enrolment in graduate Chinese papers, a student should normally have at least a B average in either the best three of their 300 level Chinese papers or all their undergraduate Chinese papers.

  To complete a BA(Hons) in Chinese, students must gain 120 points at 500 level, including at least 30 points in research (normally CHINE591) and at least 30 points from papers listed for Chinese.

  To be eligible to be considered for enrolment in the MA in Chinese, a student must have completed either:

  a) a BA with a major in International Languages and Cultures: Chinese pathway (or equivalent) and have gained at least a B average in either the best three of their 300 level Chinese papers or all of their undergraduate Chinese papers, or

  b) a BA(Hons) in Chinese (or equivalent) and have gained at least second class honours (second division).

  Completion requirements for the MA in Chinese vary according to admission criteria:

  Students admitted under a) above must complete 180 points from approved 500 level papers, including a research foundations paper, and either a 120 point thesis, a 90 point thesis or a 60 point dissertation.

  Students admitted under b) above must complete a 120 point thesis; or a 90 point thesis and a further 30 points from approved 500 level papers; or a 60 point dissertation and a further 60 points from approved 500 level papers.

  Students contemplating graduate studies should consult the Convenor of Chinese.

• Prescriptions for the MPhil

  The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

• Prescriptions for the PhD

  The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  CHINE131	Chinese for Beginners 1	15.0	20A (Hamilton)
  An introductory paper designed for students with no previous knowledge of Chinese. It takes an integrated approach involving all four of the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students with prior knowledge of Chinese should consult the Convenor of Chinese.
  CHINE132	Chinese for Beginners 2	15.0	20B (Hamilton)
  This paper is the continuation of CHINE131/CHIN131 and focuses on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing the Chinese language at an elementary level.
  INTLC101	International Languages and Cultures	15.0	20B (Hamilton) & 20G (Online)
  This paper introduces students to major world cultures and their languages in a comparative context. Students will gain a critical understanding of culture and diversity through examining the languages and cultures of China, France, Japan, Spain and Latin America.

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  CHINE204	Visualising China	15.0	20A (Hamilton)
  This paper offers a critical examination of a number of key aspects of traditional and contemporary Chinese visual culture within a comparative historical framework. This paper is taught in English, and is delivered largely online.
  CHINE231	Intermediate Chinese 1	15.0	20A (Hamilton)
  This paper focuses on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing the Chinese language at an intermediate level.
  CHINE232	Intermediate Chinese 2	15.0	20B (Hamilton)
  This paper is the continuation of CHINE231.
  INTLC221	Understanding East Asia	15.0	20B (Hamilton)
  This paper offers a critical examination of historical traditions and contemporary life in East Asia, with a focus on China and Japan, and their roles within a global context. This paper is taught in English and is open to all students, including those who have no prior knowledge of Chinese and Japanese.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  CHINE306	Reading and Translation Skills: Chinese	15.0	20A (Hamilton)
  This paper is designed primarily for native speakers of Chinese. It is taught bilingually and aims to improve students' bilingual reading skills and develop students' ability to translate from and into Chinese and English.
  CHINE307	Political and Economic Modernisation in Chinese-speaking Asia	15.0	No occurrences
  This paper explores the different models of political and economic modernisation adopted in the four predominantly Chinese-speaking regions of Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Note: This paper is taught in English.
  CHINE321	Translation Methodology and Practice	15.0	20B (Hamilton)
  This paper develops students' ability to translate from Chinese to English and vice versa, utilising a variety of readings. Note: This paper is designed for non-native speakers of Chinese only. Native Chinese speakers are eligible to enrol in CHINE306.
  CHINE331	Advanced Chinese 1	15.0	20A (Hamilton)
  This paper focuses on advanced Chinese language learning and is a continuation of Intermediate Chinese 2.
  CHINE332	Advanced Chinese 2	15.0	20B (Hamilton)
  This paper focuses on advanced Chinese language learning and is a continuation of Advanced Chinese 1.
  CHINE380	Study Abroad	15.0	20X (Block)
  This paper involves intensive language and/or society and culture instruction at education institutions in Chinese-speaking Asia.
  CHINE390	Directed Study	15.0	20A (Hamilton), 20B (Hamilton) & 20D (Hamilton)
  This paper involves an investigation of a particular topic in the field of Chinese Studies.
  INTLC380	Study Abroad 1	15.0	20X (Block)
  This paper will enable students to undertake appropriate individual study abroad programmes as part of their undergraduate degree. Each study programme should have a significant component of time spent offshore, with a series of assessments being agreed in advance with the paper convenor.

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  CHINE501	Advanced Chinese Language Acquisition	30.0	20A (Hamilton)
  The aim of this paper is to enable students to develop their Chinese language communication skills at an advanced level. The paper will cover the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
  CHINE503	Advanced Research into Modern and Contemporary Chinese Society	30.0	20A (Hamilton)
  This paper focuses on important issues relating to modern and contemporary Chinese society. It utilises primary sources as a basis for the study of recent social structural changes in Chinese-speaking Asia.
  CHINE504	Readings in Modern Chinese Literature	30.0	20B (Hamilton)
  This paper covers selected readings from the literary works of some of the most influential Chinese writers of the twentieth century. The aim of the paper is to develop students' abilities to handle literary texts in the Chinese language, as well as to gain some insight into the social and cultural milieu in which Chinese writers o...
  CHINE507	Special Topic	30.0	20A (Hamilton), 20B (Hamilton) & 20D (Hamilton)
  No description available.
  CHINE508	Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language	30.0	20A (Hamilton)
  A general overview and analysis of theories and research in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language and TCFL practice world wide. This paper focuses on language analysis from a pedagogical perspective, the evaluation and development of TCFL teaching materials and curriculum design and development.
  CHINE590	Directed Study	30.0	20A (Hamilton) & 20D (Hamilton)
  Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
  CHINE591	Dissertation	30.0	20X (Hamilton)
  A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
  CHINE592	Dissertation	60.0	20X (Hamilton)
  A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
  CHINE593	Chinese Thesis	90.0	20X (Hamilton)
  An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
  CHINE594	Chinese Thesis	120.0	20X (Hamilton)
  An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.

• 800 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  CHIN800	Chinese MPhil Thesis	120.0	20X (Hamilton)
  No description available.

• 900 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  CHIN900	Chinese PhD Thesis	120.0	20X (Hamilton)
  No description available.