Chinese Language Major

This major can be taken by students enrolled in the pre-2008 Bachelor of Arts - please refer to the course overview for details.

Chinese language subjects are organised in a progressive sequence (of units) from Chinese 1 through to Chinese 10. Entry and exit points are determined by the student’s background in the language, placement testing, prerequisites, or at the discretion of the Chinese program. Students normally progress through the subjects in consecutive order. Mid-year entry is also possible into subjects with even numbers, subject to appropriate prior experience and approval from the head of the Chinese program.

All arts subjects provide students with transferable generic skills that prepare them for further study and the workplace.

Students (except those entering at Chinese 1 entry point and Super Advanced entry point) study Chinese as a Major through a progression of eight language subjects (100 points).

A major for students entering at Chinese 1 entry point comprises ten subjects (125 points).
Super advanced entry point is a sequence of 75 points, which is not equivalent to a major.

Due to the wide range of student language proficiency upon emtry (from beginners to fluent), the Chinese program provides six language entry points and a super advanced entry point (available as a minor sequence only) for students who have completed secondary education in a Chinese environment.

The sequence is as follows for each entry point for the Major:

• Chinese 1 entry point: Students with no previous knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Chinese 1.
• Chinese 3A entry point: Students with little previous knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Chinese 3A.
• Chinese 3 (post VCE) entry point: Students who have completed VCE Chinese (Second Language or IB equivalent) or have an equivalent language level usually enter the progression at Chinese 3 Post VCE.
• Chinese 5 entry point: Non background students with lower advanced knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Chinese 5.
• Chinese 7 entry point: Students who have a Chinese-speaking background and minimal literacy skills usually enter the progression at Chinese 7.
• Chinese 9 entry point: Students who have a Chinese-speaking background and limited literacy in Chinese usually enter the progression at Chinese 9.
• Super Advanced Entry: This is an entry point only available as a 75 point sequence and is for students who have completed secondary education in a Chinese environment.

Students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Chinese Program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required. Please refer to the following link for further information: http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/help/undergraduate_students/placement

Students completing a major in Chinese (except those entering at Chinese 1 entry point) will usually undertake 25 points at level one, 37.5 points at level two and 37.5 points at level three.

Students completing a major in Chinese who enter Chinese 1 entry point will usually undertake 25 points at level one, 50 points at level two and 50 points at level three.

Students undertaking Super Advanced Chinese will usually undertaken 25 points at level one, 25 points at level two and 25 points at level three.

Please note:

Students must follow structure and point requirements for the year they commenced, please refer to the relevant handbook available online at https://psc.unimelb.edu.au/

If you have any questions about the major structure or subjects, please contact the Arts Student Centre.

CHINESE 1 ENTRY POINT (formerly Beginners Stream)

Chinese 1 entry point - Level 1

Students completing a Chinese major with a Chinese 1 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).

Note:
Chinese 1 and Chinese 2 were formerly called Chinese 1A and Chinese 1B respectively.

Chinese 1 entry point - Level 2

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 1 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (50 points).

Note:
Chinese 3A and Chinese 3B were formerly called Chinese 2A and Chinese 2C respectively
Chinese 4A and Chinese 4B were formerly called Chinese 2B and Chinese 2D respectively

Chinese 1 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 1 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (50 points).

• CHIN30008 Chinese 5, CHIN30009 Chinese 6, CHIN30003 Chinese News Analysis (37.5 points) and;
• One of CHIN30010 Modern Chinese Literature or CHIN30011 Great Chinese Classics (12.5 points).

Note:
Chinese 5 and Chinese 6 were formerly called Chinese 3A and Chinese 3B respectively

CHINESE 3A ENTRY POINT

Chinese 3A entry point - Level 1

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 3A entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).

Chinese 3A entry point - Level 2

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 3A entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).

Chinese 3A entry point - Level 3

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 3A entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points):

• CHIN30011 Great Chinese Classics, CHIN30003 Chinese News Analysis (25 points) and;
• One of CHIN30012 Chinese Economic Documents or CHIN30005 Advanced Chinese Translation (12.5 points).

CHINESE 3 (Post VCE) ENTRY POINT (formerly Post-VCE Stream)

Chinese 3 (Post VCE) entry point- Level 1

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 3 (Post VCE) entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).

Note:
Chinese 3 Post VCE and Chinese 4 Post VCE were formerly called Chinese 2E and Chinese 2F respectively

Chinese 3 (Post VCE) entry point - Level 2

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 3 (Post VCE) entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).

Note:
Chinese 5 and Chinese 6 were formerly called Chinese 3A and Chinese 3B respectively

Chinese 3 (Post VCE) entry point - Level 3

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 3 (Post VCE) entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points):

• CHIN30011 Great Chinese Classics, CHIN30003 Chinese News Analysis (25 points) and;
• One of CHIN30012 Chinese Economic Documents or CHIN30005 Advanced Chinese Translation (12.5 points).

CHINESE 5 ENTRY POINT

Chinese 5 entry point - Level 1

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 5 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).

Chinese 5 entry point - Level 2

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 5 entry point are required to complete the following subjects:

• CHIN20027 Chinese 7 and CHIN20028 Chinese 8 (25 points) and;
• One of CHIN20005 Modern Chinese Literature or CHIN20006 Great Chinese Classics (12.5 points).

Chinese 5 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 5 entry point are required to complete:

• CHIN30011 Great Chinese Classics, CHIN30003 Chinese News Analysis (25 points) and;
• One of CHIN30012 Chinese Economic Documents or CHIN30005 Advanced Chinese Translation (12.5 points).

CHINESE 7 ENTRY POINT (formerly Background Speakers Stream-minimal literacy)

Chinese 7 entry point - Level 1

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 7 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).

Note:
Chinese 7 and Chinese 8 were formerly called Chinese 4A and Chinese 4B respectively

Chinese 7 entry point - Level 2

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 7 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).

Note:
Chinese 9 and Chinese 10 were formerly called Chinese 5A and Chinese 5B respectively

Chinese 7 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 7 entry point are required to complete three subjects from the following list (37.5 points).

CHINESE 9 ENTRY POINT (formerly Background Speakers Stream-limited literacy)

Chinese 9 entry point - Level 1

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 9 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).

Note:
Chinese 9 and Chinese 10 were formerly called Chinese 5A and Chinese 5B respectively

Chinese 9 entry point - Level 2

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 9 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).

Chinese 9 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the Chinese major with a Chinese 9 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).

CHINESE SUPER ADVANCED ENTRY POINT (formerly Background Speakers Stream- substantial education in a Chinese environment)

Chinese Super Advanced - Level 1

Students completing the Chinese Super Advanced minor are required to complete the following subjects at level 1 (25 points).

Chinese Super Advanced - Level 2

Students completing the Chinese Super Advanced minor are required to complete the following subjects at level 2 (25 points).

Level 3

Students at level 3 must take two subjects (25 points) from the following: