Chinese

The Diploma in Languages provides students with the opportunity to gain a Diploma in Chinese language while completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne.

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.

Students who complete this diploma will

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of Chinese language, culture and society, relative to their entry level
• Develop a capacity to combine knowledge of the Chinese language with other disciplines
• Gain knowledge of the social and cultural diversity of China and develop the skills to work with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Gain the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities and work effectively both independently and in groups

Students study Chinese as a Diploma through a progression of eight language subjects (100 points), 75 points of compulsory language subjects and 25 points of elective subjects taken in sequence usually over 3 years part-time.

Due to the wide range of student language proficiency entry points (from beginners to fluent), the Chinese program provides four language entry points.

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

• 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.

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 the following link for further information: http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/help/undergraduate_students/placement

The Diploma consists of a three-year sequence of first, second and third-year language study and may add up to one year to the duration of the student’s degree course. See the Diploma course structure for details.

CHINESE 1 ENTRY POINT

Chinese 1 entry point - Level 1

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

Chinese 1 and Chinese 2 were formerly called Chinese 1A and Chinese 1B respectively

Chinese 1 entry point - Level 2

Students completing the Chinese Diploma with a Chinese 1 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).

• CHIN20001 Chinese 3A, CHIN20002 Chinese 4A (25 points) and;
• One of CHIN20010 Chinese 3B or CHIN20011 Chinese 4B (12.5 points)

Chinese 1 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the Chinese Diploma with a Chinese 1 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).

• CHIN30008 Chinese 5, CHIN30009 Chinese 6 (25 points) and;
• One of CHIN30003 Chinese News Analysis or CHIN30010 Modern Chinese Literature or CHIN30011 Great Chinese Classics (12.5 points)

CHINESE 3A ENTRY POINT

Chinese 3A entry point - Level 1

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

• CHIN30011 Great Chinese Classics, CHIN30003 Chinese News Analysis and CHIN30024 Understanding New Media in China.

CHINESE 3 (Post VCE) ENTRY POINT

Chinese 3 (Post VCE) entry point- Level 1

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

Chinese 3 (Post VCE) entry point - Level 2

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

Chinese 3 (Post VCE) entry point - Level 3

Students completing the Chinese Diploma 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 and CHIN30024 Understanding New Media in China.

CHINESE 5 ENTRY POINT

Chinese 5 entry point - Level 1

Students completing the Chinese Diploma 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 Diploma with a Chinese 5 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points):

Chinese 5 entry point - Level 3

Students completing the Chinese Diploma with a Chinese 5 entry point are required to complete (37.5 points):

• CHIN30011 Great Chinese Classics, CHIN30003 Chinese News Analysis and CHIN30024 Understanding New Media in China

CHINESE 7 ENTRY POINT

Chinese 7 entry point - Level 1

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

Chinese 7 entry point - Level 2

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

CHINESE 9 ENTRY POINT

Chinese 9 entry point - Level 1

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

Chinese 9 entry point - Level 2

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

A major in Chinese entry point 1 constitutes 125 points. Students in the Diploma can only complete 100 points and may be able to take the further 25 points in their degree program, pending on capacity and course requirements.