Overview
Elective study
For students wanting to undertake a Chinese studies unit as an elective utilising their free electives, please refer to the electives list in the Chinese studies minor. These elective units do not form part of the major, but are additional Chinese studies units available for those wishing to extend their learning in this field.
Intending honours students
If you are intending to enter honours in this area of study you must have completed a major in the discipline, with a minimum of 24 credit points of study at Level 3 to be eligible. Note: Double degree students are only required to complete 18 credit points of studies at Level 3.
Learning outcomes
In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:
Demonstrate linguistic competence at proficient level or higher in Chinese language;
Critically analyse China and global Sinophone communities through the in-depth study of their history, culture, society, politics, and relationship with the world;
Recognise the diversity of China and Sinophone communities and work across cultures with people of diverse backgrounds;
Critique the disciplinary approaches (cultural studies, history, politics, sociology, anthropology) through which knowledge about China is developed;
Combine Chinese language competence with other professional skills, including textual interpretation, research, translation, and interpreting.