Courses - Faculty of Arts
Chinese
Stage I
Beginning Modern Chinese 1
Introduces students to modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin, Putonghua ) through exercises and activities to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Also introduces the social and cultural background of the language.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Beginning Modern Chinese 2
Continues to develop students’ Chinese proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, writing skills and cultural literacy.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 100
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Rethinking China
An introduction to the artistic, literary, historical and philosophical heritage of China, allowing students to engage with stimulating texts from historical times to the modern period. Taught in English.
Chinese Study Abroad 1
Formal language study in an approved overseas institution where instruction is in Mandarin Chinese. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
Stage II
Intermediate Modern Chinese 1
Further develops students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing proficiency. Students who successfully complete the course will be familiar with most of the topics related to everyday life and can communicate in a limited range of contexts.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 101
Restriction: CHINESE 202. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Intermediate Modern Chinese 2
Further develops students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and introduces the formal register of the language. By the end of the course students can handle daily situations with increasing accuracy.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 200
Restriction: CHINESE 202. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Chinese for Heritage Speakers
Designed for students who have lived in a Mandarin-speaking environment, but who have limited ability to read and write in Mandarin. This course covers the basic vocabulary and grammatical structures of Modern Standard Chinese with a focus on reading and writing skills.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: CHINESE 100, 101, 110, 200, 201. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
China on Screen
The transformation of China’s contemporary cultures and communities can be charted through film. This course uses films from the 1930s until this century to examine the development and contestation of the Chinese nation. Several films will be compared with their literary originals in translation.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ASIAN 100, CHINESE 130, COMMS 100, JAPANESE 150, KOREAN 120, MEDIA 101, 102 and 30 points passed
Restriction: CHINESE 303
Chinese Study Abroad 2A
Formal study in Chinese in an approved overseas university. Enrolment requires the approval of the Programme Coordinator.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
Stage III
Advanced Modern Chinese 1
Further develops students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through exploring Chinese culture and society. Builds on previous study of Chinese with an emphasis on developing independent skills to operate confidently in a Chinese-speaking environment.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 201
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Advanced Modern Chinese 2
Builds on the knowledge gained from prior Chinese study and helps develop independent and confident skills as a proficient user of Chinese. Texts covering various aspects of Chinese society, culture and literature will be read to strengthen knowledge of Chinese grammar and vocabulary, develop skills in both written and spoken Chinese, and provide a deeper understanding of contemporary Chinese culture.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 300
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Advanced Chinese Reading and Writing
Designed for students studying Chinese language at an advanced level, this course focuses on strengthening reading and writing skills.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 202 or 301 or approval by Academic Head or nominee
China on Screen
The transformation of China’s contemporary cultures and communities can be charted through film. This course uses films from the 1930s until this century to examine the development and contestation of the Chinese nation. Several films will be compared with their literary originals in translation.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Asian Studies or Media, Film and Television, or CHINESE 130 and 15 points at Stage II in Asian Studies
Restriction: CHINESE 203
Chinese Translation
Develops students’ competence in translating between Chinese and English in a variety of subject areas, such as trade, tourism, law, literature, or finance, and in different text types. You will learn skills that will help you critically analyse and accurately translate more complex documents, preserving the essence and integrity of the text that require subject knowledge and in-depth research.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 301 or equivalent proficiency
Restriction: TRANSLAT 300, 716
Chinese Linguistics
Examining the key Chinese linguistic concepts relevant to the learning and teaching of Chinese as a foreign language, including but not limited to phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, writing systems, Chinese dialects and sociolinguistics.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 201 or approval by Academic Head or nominee
Chinese Study Abroad 3A
Formal study in Chinese in an approved overseas university. Enrolment requires the approval of the Programme Coordinator.
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
Postgraduate 700 Level Courses
Chinese Film and Popular Culture
Chinese feature films and other popular cultural phenomena (e.g., music, television, fashion, the internet) provide a medium for understanding a society undergoing rapid change. The emphasis is on contemporary developments, including youth cultures and Beijing from the 1960s to the present day. No knowledge of Chinese language required.
Special Topic
To complete this course students must enrol in CHINESE 729 A and B
Directed Study
To complete this course students must enrol in CHINESE 730 A and B, or CHINESE 730
Educational Linguistics in Chinese
Systemically reviews the Chinese language system and key educational linguistic concepts for teaching and learning Chinese as a Second Language. The course will help students gain a solid understanding of the characteristics and development of the Chinese language, including but not limited to Chinese phonetics, dialects, characters, morphemes and words, lexical changes, sentence structures, stylistic issues and genres.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 301 or equivalent
Restriction: CHINESE 707
Chinese Teaching Pedagogy
Critically investigates the pedagogical-content knowledge for teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages. Designed for students to develop practical pedagogical approaches to teach the following five content areas: pronunciation, characters, grammar, discourse and culture. Students will have opportunities to explore different strategies for engaging learners in Chinese language classrooms in schools, universities and the community.
Prerequisite: CHINESE 301 or equivalent
Restriction: CHINESE 708
Acquisition of Chinese
Critically examines the most recent research on, and good practice in, the complex process of acquiring Chinese as a second language. Covers topics related to the relationship between Chinese and students’ first language; individual students’ different learning beliefs, motivation and autonomy; bilingualism; and the development of needs analyses for young and adult learners of Chinese.
Restriction: CHINESE 709
Professional Learning for Chinese Teachers
Explores advanced theories and practices relevant to teaching the Chinese language in different social and educational contexts. Focused on developing advanced intercultural competence and professional skills. Students will develop and apply new skills and techniques based on research and practice at the cutting-edge of the field.
Prerequisite: Must have attained a proficiency level in Chinese of at least HSK level 5 or its equivalent
Restriction: CHINESE 710
Chinese Study Abroad I
Formal study in an approved overseas institution where instruction is in Chinese. This course is not suitable for native speakers of Chinese. Enrolment requires the approval of the Academic Head or nominee.
Chinese Study Abroad II
Formal study in an approved overseas institution where instruction is in Chinese. This course is not suitable for native speakers of Chinese. Enrolment requires the approval of the Academic Head or nominee.
Research Project - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in CHINESE 780 A and B, or CHINESE 780
Dissertation - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in CHINESE 792 A and B, or CHINESE 792
Thesis - Level 9
Prerequisite: A BA(Hons) in Chinese with at least Second Class Honours, First Division, or equivalent
To complete this course students must enrol in CHINESE 793 A and B
Thesis - Level 9
Prerequisite: A BA(Hons) in Chinese with at least Second Class Honours, First Division, or equivalent
To complete this course students must enrol in CHINESE 796 A and B