Courses Handbook 2008

309494 v.2 Chinese (Mandarin) Major


Introduction

Completion of this major will provide students with the ability to communicate in Chinese culture, with a focus on Chinese (Mandarin). The major also provides an insight into the social frameworks, political structures and religions of Chinese culture. To successfully complete this major, students are required to complete two core units, eight Chinese language units and two elective units. Students commence with Chinese 111, or a more advanced unit depending on the student's communicative ability, and after consultation with the Chinese teaching staff.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
12307 v.4   Chinese (Mandarin) 111 5.0 25.0
304150 v.2   Introduction to Asian Cultures 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12308 v.4   Chinese (Mandarin) 112 5.0 25.0
1698 v.8   Language Studies 172 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12309 v.4   Chinese (Mandarin) 211 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
12310 v.4   Chinese (Mandarin) 212 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
12311 v.4   Chinese (Mandarin) 311 4.0 25.0
12313 v.5   Chinese (Mandarin) 321 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12312 v.4   Chinese (Mandarin) 312 4.0 25.0
12314 v.4   Chinese (Mandarin) 322 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
12053 v.5   Chinese 341- Business Chinese 4.0 25.0
12054 v.5   Chinese 342 - Translating and Interpreting 4.0 25.0
301670 v.5   Chinese (Mandarin) 331 3.0 25.0
301671 v.3   Chinese (Mandarin) 332 3.0 25.0
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