Undergraduate - Area of study Chinese language

First-year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year-level unit, which is followed by a second semester first-year-level unit in the same discipline. The first-year sequence is only available for complete beginners. All other students will commence their studies with second-year-level units, which may be used as the first part of a major.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of compulsory language units
• 18 points of compulsory language units plus one second-year-level elective chosen from units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major consisting of six compulsory language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.

Note: Students may replace some of their compulsory language units with alternate intensive in-country units (up to 24 points), or can choose language study abroad units as electives.

Major sequences - choosing the right entry point

Students wishing to undertake Chinese have the option of starting from one of three entry points. The following sequences are provided as guides only. There are several ways to structure a Chinese major, however, students wishing to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking study abroad units or because their level of language acquisition results allow them to must consult with the language program before enrolling.

Chinese major, entry point 1

For students with little or no knowledge of the language.

• ATS1001 Chinese introductory 1
• ATS1002 Chinese introductory 2
• ATS2003 Chinese intermediate 1
• ATS2004 Chinese intermediate 2
• ATS3005 Chinese proficient 1
• ATS3006 Chinese proficient 2
• two third-year-level electives from the list of electives below

Chinese major, entry point 2

For students with post-VCE/IB (second language basic stream) lower competence in Chinese or equivalent, or with oral proficiency but little or no knowledge of written Chinese. Please consult the Chinese language program prior to enrolment.

• ATS2003 Chinese intermediate 1 (or ATS1905 Chinese introductory for background speakers 1)
• ATS2004 Chinese intermediate 2 (or ATS1906 Chinese introductory for background speakers 2)
• ATS2005 Chinese proficient 1
• ATS2006 Chinese proficient 2
• ATS3007 Chinese advanced 1
• ATS3008 Chinese advanced 2
• two third-year-level electives from the list of electives below

Advanced Chinese major, entry point 3

For students with post-VCE/IB (second language basic stream) higher competence in Chinese or equivalent. Please consult the Chinese language program prior to enrolment.

• ATS2005 Chinese proficient 1
• ATS2006 Chinese proficient 2
• ATS3007 Chinese advanced 1
• ATS3008 Chinese advanced 2
• ATS3009 Chinese studies advanced 3: Readings in modern literature 1
• ATS3010 Chinese studies advanced 4: Readings in modern literature 2

plus one of the following options:

• ATS3011 Chinese studies advanced 5: Contemporary literature 1 and ATS3012 Chinese studies advanced 6: Contemporary literature 2
• two third-year-level electives from the list of electives below

Advanced Chinese major for heritage/background speakers

Students wishing to undertake a major who have completed VCE first language or second language advanced or who have attended school where Chinese was the language of instruction should consult the Chinese language program for advice.

Language study abroad units

• ATS2131 LCL Language study abroad 2A
• ATS2132 LCL Language study abroad 2B
• ATS2133 LCL Language study abroad 2C (12 points)
• ATS2134 LCL Language study abroad 2D (12 points)
• ATS3131 LCL Language study abroad 3A
• ATS3132 LCL Language study abroad 3B
• ATS3133 LCL Language study abroad 3C (12 points)
• ATS3134 LCL Language study abroad 3D (12 points)

Chinese Incountry Program (intensive summer course)

• ATS1021 Chinese introductory 1 (Incountry)
• ATS1022 Chinese introductory 2 (Incountry)
• ATS2021 Chinese introductory 1 (Incountry)
• ATS2022 Chinese introductory 2 (Incountry)
• ATS2023 Chinese intermediate 1 (Incountry)
• ATS2024 Chinese intermediate 2 (Incountry)
• ATS2025 Chinese proficient 1 (Incountry)
• ATS2026 Chinese proficient 2 (Incountry)
• ATS2035 Chinese translation 1 (Incountry)
• ATS2036 Chinese translation 2 (Incountry)
• ATS3025 Chinese proficient 1 (Incountry)
• ATS3026 Chinese proficient 2 (Incountry)
• ATS3027 Chinese studies advanced 1 (Incountry program)
• ATS3028 Chinese studies advanced 2 (Incountry program)
• ATS3029 Chinese studies advanced 3 (Incountry program)
• ATS3030 Chinese studies advanced 4 (Incountry program)
• ATS3031 Chinese studies advanced 5 (Incountry program)
• ATS3032 Chinese studies advanced 6 (Incountry program)
• ATS3033 Chinese business translation 1 (Incountry program)
• ATS3034 Chinese business translation 2 (Incountry program))
• ATS3047 Chinese professional language internship, part 1 (Incountry program)
• ATS3048 Chinese professional language internship, part 2 (Incountry program)
• ATS3035 Chinese translation 1 (Incountry program)
• ATS3036 Chinese translation 2 (Incountry program)
• ATS3049 Chinese translation for professional purposes 1 (Incountry program)
• ATS3050 Chinese translation for professional purposes 2 (Incountry program)
• ATS3051 Chinese basic interpreting skills 1 (Incountry program)
• ATS3052 Chinese basic interpreting skills 2 (Incountry program)

Semester or year-long individual language study abroad

• ATS1037 Chinese study abroad program (6 points)
• ATS1038 Chinese study abroad program (12 points)
• ATS2053 Chinese study abroad program (6 points)
• ATS2054 Chinese study abroad program (12 points)
• ATS2055 Chinese study abroad program (24 points)
• ATS3055 Language study abroad program (6 points)
• ATS3057 Chinese study abroad program (24 points)

Elective units

• ATS2037/ATS3037 Chinese media studies, part 1
• ATS2038/ATS3038 Chinese media studies, part 2
• ATS2039/ATS3053 Understanding modern China
• ATS2040/ATS3054 Understanding contemporary China
• ATS3013 Chinese business translation 1
• ATS3014 Chinese business translation 2
• ATS3041 Chinese professional language internship, part 1
• ATS3042 Chinese professional language internship, part 2
• ATS2015/ATS3015 Chinese translation 1
• ATS2016/ATS3016 Chinese translation 2
• ATS3043 Chinese translation for professional purposes 1
• ATS3044 Chinese translation for professional purposes 2
• ATS3045 Chinese basic interpreting skills 1
• ATS3046 Chinese basic interpreting skills 2
• ATS3816 The social context of language learning