Bachelor of Arts

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Details of major sequences

Chinese

Unit Set Code

MJ-A000028 (major)

MN-A000028 (minor)


Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)


Overview

Mandarin Chinese is one of the world’s most important languages. It is the official language of the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan and Singapore and is widely used in community groups throughout South-East Asia, Hong Kong, North America and Australia. It is one of the five official languages of the United Nations. Develop your communication skills in Chinese, with language fluency further enhanced through an understanding of Chinese culture, history and society. In-country language programs are available to students undertaking a major sequence in Chinese, giving you the opportunity to travel overseas and try out your language skills with native speakers.


Career outcomes

Careers in this field include work in the communications industry, community and government organisations, community health organisations, education sector, ethnic affairs associations, foreign affairs departments, multicultural organisations, tourism associations and translation services.


In-country study

The In-Country Language Program is available to students completing a major sequence in Chinese via study abroad. The program is a unique part of language study and an excellent way of accelerating completion of the major. Second, third and advanced level students have the opportunity to spend between 6 to 8 weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. This enables students to converse, read and write about more complex topics and to discuss ideas and information. Students also build upon their knowledge of grammar based on what they have learned previously. The program contributes as two credit points (2cp) towards the Chinese language major. For more information about the In-Country Language program please refer to the Work Integrated Learning website or contact the WIL team: artsed-wil@deakin.edu.au.


Units

  • To complete a Major sequence in Chinese select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
  • To complete a Minor sequence in Chinese select any four (4) units from below, including a minimum of one (1) credit point at level one, and no more than one (1) credit point at level 3

Chinese major sequence for beginners

Complete the following 2 units from level 1:

AIC181Chinese 1A

AIC182Chinese 1B

Complete the following 2 units from level 2:

AIC281Chinese 2A

AIC282Chinese 2B

Complete the following 2 units from level 3:

AIC381Chinese 3A (2 credit points)

AIC382Chinese 3B (2 credit points)

The Chinese major sequence for students who have completed Chinese at level 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units: 

Complete the following 2 units from level 2:

AIC281Chinese 2A

AIC282Chinese 2B

Complete the following 4 units from level 3:

AIC381Chinese 3A (2 credit points)

AIC382Chinese 3B (2 credit points)

AIC385Chinese for Business Purposes A

AIC386Chinese for Business Purposes B

Chinese major sequence at advanced level for background speakers only

Complete the following 2 units from level 2:

AIC283Chinese 2C

AIC284Chinese 2D

Complete the following 4 units from level 3:

AIC383Chinese 3C '(2 credit points)'

AIC384Chinese 3D (2 credit points)

AIC387Advanced Chinese for Business Purposes C

AIC389Advanced Chinese for Business Purposes D

 

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