2431 - Diploma in Arts (Chinese Studies)
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | DipArts(ChineseSt) |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Intake restrictions | Students must be enrolled in a bachelor or double degree at an Australian university. Enrolment in this course requires approval from the student's home faculty/university. This course is not available to international student visa holders. |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Contact details | http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/ |
Description
This course provides students with the opportunity to pursue in-depth study in the area of Chinese studies while completing a bachelors degree or double degree in other fields. Students gain an understanding of issues and concepts in relating to Chinese in the areas of media studies, intellectual history and literature. Students can undertake some Chinese language units as part of this diploma, or focus completely on cultural and historical aspects.
Objectives
Graduates are expected to:
- develop the intellectual capabilities inherent in the interpretation of sources of knowledge pertaining to the academic discipline
- develop an understanding of the world view of the field of study
- develop the capacity for quantitative and qualitative analysis, critique and creative thinking in the discipline
- develop an understanding of the present interpretations and potential future developments in the issues underlying the content of and approaches to the field of study
- develop the skills of written and oral presentation, argument and analysis, including other practical skills such as computer skills, appropriate to the academic discipline.
Structure
Students complete a standard 48 point major consisting of a first year sequence of 12 points and one of the following:
- 12 points of second year level studies (normally two units) and 24 points of third-year level studies (normally four units)
- 18 points of second-year level studies (normally three units) and 18 points of third-year level studies (normally three units).
Requirements
Students are required to complete a three-year major sequence (48 points) in Chinese studies. For information on the units required refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2009handbooks/aos/arts-ug-study-chinese-studs.html.
Award(s) received on completion
Diploma in Arts (Chinese Studies)
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