Language and Culture (Mandarin Chinese)

Language and culture offers you tuition in Mandarin Chinese, using the experience of language learning as a gateway to the broader study of history, politics, culture, traditions, customs and national identities. You will gain competency in both language and cultural knowledge and will be encouraged to acquire a cross-cultural awareness preparing you for the possibility of life or study abroad.

Consider Language and Culture (Mandarin Chinese) studies as a major or add it to your studies in another degree as a minor or elective. Even just one or two semesters of language and cultural studies can provide you with basic communication skills. A language can help you with your chosen career path whether you're studying arts, business, sciences, engineering or education.

Program structure

COMBINATION 1

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

Plus 2 x 8-unit Major16

Plus 1 x 4-unit Minor4

Or 4 x Electives

Total24

COMBINATION 2

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

Plus 1 x 8-unit Major8

Plus 1 x 12-unit Interdisciplinary Major12

Total24

COMBINATION 3

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

Plus 1 x 8-unit Major8

Plus 3 x 4-unit Minors12

Or Another grouping of Minors and Electives

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives

HMT1000History of Western Ideas

HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights

Language and Culture (Mandarin Chinese) Major: 

LAC1001Language Survival Skills

LAC1002Language, Peoples and Places

LAC2001Language, Culture and Custom

LAC2002Language, History and Identity

LAC3001Language and the Contemporary World

 Select three courses from the following two options:

Option 1 

LAC3002Language and Culture Special Project

plus two other courses from:

LAC3003Language and Culture Special Project A1

LAC3004In-Country Study/Professional Placement

LIN5000The Nature of Language

 or

Option 2 

LAC3003Language and Culture Special Project A1 

plus one other course from:

LAC3002Language and Culture Special Project 

LAC3004In-Country Study/Professional Placement 

LIN5000The Nature of Language 

Footnotes

1 Two units.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.