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.
Key information
Unit set code
MJ-A310004 (major)*
MN-A310004 (minor)
*Chinese Major only offered to students who commenced prior to 2027.
Campuses
Online~
~ Burwood (Melbourne) offering offered to continuing students only
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.
Explore units
- To complete a Major sequence in Chinese select six (6) credit points as outlined below;*
- To complete a Minor sequence in Chinese select four (4) credit points as outlined below:
*Chinese Major Sequence only offered to students who commenced prior to 2027.
Chinese major sequence for beginners
Complete 6 units from:
AIC182 Chinese 1B: Consolidating Skills and Knowledge in Cultural Contexts [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit AIX300]
AIC382 Chinese 3B: The Four Pillars in Finding Fluency and Your Voice in Chinese (2 credit points) [No longer available for enrolment]
The Chinese major sequence for students who have completed Chinese at level 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level
Complete 6 units from:
AIC382 Chinese 3B: The Four Pillars in Finding Fluency and Your Voice in Chinese (2 credit points) [No longer available for enrolment]
AIX301 Advanced Writing and Translation Skills in Languages [No longer available for enrolment]
Chinese major sequence at advanced level for background speakers only
Complete 6 units from:
AIC284 Chinese 2D: Chinese in Real Life: Putting the Language to Work in Contemporary Contexts [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit AIX300]
AIC383 Chinese 3C: Chinese in the Professions - Developing and Enhancing Capacities in a Global Context (2 credit points) [No longer available for enrolment]
AIC387 Advanced Chinese for Business Purposes C [No longer available for enrolment]
AIC389 Advanced Chinese for Business Purposes D [No longer available for enrolment]
Chinese minor sequence for beginners
Complete 4 units selected from:
Chinese minor sequence for students who have completed Chinese at level 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level
Complete 2 credit points from:
Plus 2 credit points selected from:
Or
And
Chinese minor sequence at advanced level for background speakers only
There are two completion options for students to choose from within this sequence
Option 1
Complete 4 units (totalling 4 credit points) from:
And 1 credit point selected from:
Or
Option 2
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