Graduate Diploma in Arts (Chinese)

Course 069-CH (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview:

The graduate diploma is an introductory course of concentrated language study in Chinese. Students will acquire advanced level language skills and develop an understanding of Chinese culture. The course is an entry point to an articulated structure of higher degree study and may qualify graduates for entry to the postgraduate diploma or professional masters by coursework.

Course coordinator:
to be advised
Asia Institute

Objectives:

Students who complete the graduate diploma should:

  • acquire reading skills in a range of materials in Chinese;
  • become skilled in translation and synopsis into English;
  • become competent in conversation on everyday matters;
  • speak Chinese with a standard accent;
  • compose and deliver a speech on an assigned topic.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • Students complete subjects consisting of 37.5 points for each of the first two years and 25 credit points for the third year.

Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options: Elective subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Other Chinese subjects offered by the Institute may be taken in lieu of the subjects listed, with the permission of the course coordinator.
Entry Requirements:

The minimum entry requirement is:

  • an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au
Notes: Students with higher level language skills may complete in 1 year, or 2 years part-time. This course is designed to be taken over 3 years on a part-time basis.

Students considering higher degree language study are encouraged to consider additional subjects and should seek advise from the course coordinator or a Faculty course adviser regarding an appropriate enrolment.

Candidates with no knowledge of the language will commence at the beginners' level (Introductory Chinese 1A and Spoken Chinese 1A). Those who have completed previous study of the language will normally commence at a higher level, subject to approval by the course coordinator. Candidates with some background in a Chinese dialect will take subjects designed for background speakers (marked with an asterisk).

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