Chinese

100-level

CHIN151
Chinese Language 1-A
Description
A beginner's level course, focusing on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of the Chinese language.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester One 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Students who have learnt more than 150 Chinese characters or have a level of spoken Chinese equivalent to the level reached by the students at the very end of this course will not be admitted to this course.
Restrictions
CHIN101. Students who have learnt more than 150 Chinese characters or have a level of spoken Chinese equivalent to the level reached by the students at the very end of this course will not be admitted to this course.
CHIN152
Chinese Language 1-B
Description
Following CHIN151 and still focusing on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, this course teaches how to conduct simple conversations, and read and write simple texts in Chinese at an elementary level, with an adequate cultural understanding of China.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Semester Two 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
CHIN151 or placement test. Students who have learnt more than 300 Chinese characters, or have a level of spoken Chinese equivalent to the level reached by the students at the very end of this course, will not be admitted to this course.
Restrictions
CHIN101, CHIN105. Students who have learnt more than 300 Chinese characters, or have a level of spoken Chinese equivalent to the level reached by the students at the very end of this course, will not be admitted to this course.
CHIN155
Understanding China
Description
This course provides basic understanding of China and Chinese culture through selected topical issues about China. The course will be taught in English; all prescribed readings and assessments (writing and spoken) are in English.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points

200-level

CHIN206
Global China on Screen
Description
Like in the West, Chinese cinema has held a significant share in the cultural industry since the first film was made in China in 1905. Being a cultural product, film has always been seen as reflection of its contemporary culture, despite various aspects it might have taken. Taking primarily a Cultural Studies approach, this course introduces Chinese culture, especially a series of its contemporary phenomena by surveying Chinese cinema. The course will be taught in English and all Chinese films are subtitled. By viewing the films in class and many more available in the well-resourced UC library on the course's recommendation and students' own interests, the course encourages students to further develop their study in one or more of the following areas: Studies of Chinese culture and society; Cross-cultural studies with a focus on China/Asia and beyond; Cultural studies with a special emphasis on postmodernism (including postcolonialism) and Third World culture; Film studies focusing on national cinema. CHIN206 and CINE215 are the same course.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100 level from CHIN or CINE, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
CINE215, CHIN306, CULT334
CHIN251
Chinese Language 2-A
Description
This course, following CHIN152 and still focusing on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, is a Chinese language course teaching how to conduct daily and social conversations, and to read and write texts in Chinese at an early intermediate level, with an adequate cultural understanding of China.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester One 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
CHIN152 or placement test. Students who have learnt more than 450 Chinese characters, or have a level of spoken Chinese equivalent to the required achievement of students when finishing CHIN251 will not be admitted to the course.
Restrictions
CHIN201. Students who have learnt more than 450 Chinese characters, or have a level of spoken Chinese equivalent to the required achievement of students when finishing CHIN251 will not be admitted to the course.
CHIN252
Chinese Language 2-B
Description
This course, following CHIN251 and still focusing on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, is a Chinese language course, teaching how to communicate Chinese in social and semi-formal situations at an intermediate level, with an adequate cultural understanding of China.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Semester Two 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
CHIN251 or placement test. Students who have learnt more than 600 Chinese characters, or have a level of spoken Chinese equivalent to the required achievement of students when finishing CHIN252 will not be admitted to the course.
Restrictions
CHIN201. Students who have learnt more than 600 Chinese characters, or have a level of spoken Chinese equivalent to the required achievement of students when finishing CHIN252 will not be admitted to the course.

300-level

CHIN306
Global China on Screen
Description
A survey of Chinese cinema - the first one hundred years of the Chinese film industry, major Chinese film genres, social implications of film and the Chinese culture reflected through film. The course is taught in English and all Chinese films are subtitled.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
Any 30 points at 200 level from CHIN, CINE, or CULT, or any 60 points at 200 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
CINE215, CHIN206 and CULT334
CHIN351
Chinese Language 3-A
Description
This course, following CHIN252 and still focusing on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, teaches how to perform semi-formal to formal conversations, and to read and write texts in Chinese at an early advanced level, with an adequate cultural understanding of China.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester One 2024 (Distance)
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
CHIN252 or placement test.
Restrictions
CHIN301. This course is not designed for students who are literate in Chinese and/or fluent speakers of Mandarin. Such students may not enrol in this course without the permission of the programme director. It is granted only if the course is considered appropriate to the level of competence of the student.
CHIN352
Chinese Language 3-B
Description
This course, following CHIN351 and still focusing on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, teaches how to perform formal conversations, and to read and write texts in Chinese at an advanced level, suitable in most study and work situations in China, when adequate supports are available.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Semester Two 2024 (Distance)
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
CHIN351 or placement test.
Restrictions
CHIN301. This course is not designed for students who are literate in Chinese and/or fluent speakers of Mandarin. Such students may not enrol in this course without the permission of the programme director. It is granted only if the course is considered appropriate to the level of competence of the student.
CHIN353
Chinese Language 3-C
Description
CHIN353 builds on the language skills acquired in CHIN352 and further develops and consolidates the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Chinese. The course will use texts (both written texts and video clips) aimed at the native Chinese speakers. It covers a wide range of topics, including indigenous issues and Chinese culture and society. For developing writing and speaking skills, students will be required to do oral presentation, conduct student-led discussions, and write two short essays in Chinese.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
CHIN352 or placement test
Restrictions
CHIN401

Cinema Studies

200-level

CINE215
Global China on Screen
Description
Like in the West, Chinese cinema has held a significant share in the cultural industry since the first film was made in China in 1905. Being a cultural product, film has always been seen as reflection of its contemporary culture, despite various aspects it might have taken. Taking primarily a Cultural Studies approach, this course introduces Chinese culture, especially a series of its contemporary phenomena by surveying Chinese cinema. The course will be taught in English and all Chinese films are subtitled. By viewing the films in class and many more available in the well-resourced UC library on the course's recommendation and students' own interests, the course encourages students to further develop their study in one or more of the following areas: Studies of Chinese culture and society; Cross-cultural studies with a focus on China/Asia and beyond; Cultural studies with a special emphasis on postmodernism (including postcolonialism) and Third World culture; Film studies focusing on national cinema. CHIN206 and CINE215 are the same course.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100 level from CHIN or CINE, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
CHIN206, CHIN306

Not Offered Courses in 2024

Chinese

100-level

CHIN115
Introduction to Business Chinese
Description
This introductory level Chinese language course focuses on the development of basic Chinese language skills that are particularly relevant for business functions. No prior knowledge of Chinese language is required. Students who are literate in Chinese and/or fluent speakers of Mandarin may not enrol in this course without the permission of the Programme Director, which will be granted only if the course is appropriate to the level of competence of the student.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2015 , 2016 , 2025
For further information see CHIN115 course details
Points
15 points

200-level

CHIN210
Sinophone Studies: Society, Place, and Culture
Description
CHIN210 engages with the current academic trend of Sinophone studies in the global network. Separated from the traditional framework of China studies, Sinophone studies reconsiders the interconnectedness of China proper, its Autonomous Regions, and the overseas Sinophone communities with a focus on such topics as cultural history and landscape, cross-Strait relations, diaspora, postcolonialism, and globalisation.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2022 , 2023
For further information see CHIN210 course details
Points
15 points
CHIN211
Study Abroad Programme 1
Description
The course comprises a study trip to China or Taiwan, where the student will take Chinese language lessons as well as cultural lessons and complete required course assessment at an approved university. There will be an orientation week on UC campus before the study trip and a week for final examinations on UC campus after the trip. The course is intended for students who have completed CHIN152.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see CHIN211 course details
Points
15 points
CHIN212
Study Chinese in China Mid-year Programme
Description
The course comprises a study trip to China, where the student will take Chinese language lessons as well as cultural lessons and complete required course assessment at the approved university in China. There will be an orientation week on UC campus before the study trip and a week for final examinations on UC campus after the trip. The course is intended for students who have completed CHIN152.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see CHIN212 course details
Points
15 points

300-level

CHIN310
Sinophone Studies: Society, Place, and Culture
Description
CHIN310 engages with the current academic trend of Sinophone studies in the global network. Separated from the traditional framework of China studies, Sinophone studies reconsiders the interconnectedness of China proper, its Autonomous Regions, and the overseas Sinophone communities with a focus on such topics as cultural history and landscape, cross-Strait relations, diaspora, postcolonialism, and globalisation.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2022 , 2023
For further information see CHIN310 course details
Points
30 points
CHIN311
Study Abroad Programme 2
Description
The course comprises a study trip to China or Taiwan, where the student will take Chinese language lessons as well as cultural lessons and complete required course assessment at an approved university. There will be an orientation week on UC campus before the study trip and a week for final examinations on UC campus after the trip. The course is intended for students who have completed CHIN252.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see CHIN311 course details
Points
15 points
CHIN318
Independent Course of Study
Description
An alternative appropriate topic in Chinese studies may be arranged after discussion between the student and teaching staff.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2023
For further information see CHIN318 course details
Points
30 points

History

200-level

HIST291
Chinese Society and Culture since 1949
Description
China is making history with its stunning economic growth, with sweeping changes in its social, cultural and political life, and with its emergence as a global power. This course takes you on an exciting and thought-provoking journey to help you discover where these changes have come from and what they mean for China and the world. It is taught in English and requires no prior knowledge of China.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see HIST291 course details
Points
15 points

300-level

HIST391
Chinese Society and Culture since 1949
Description
China is making history with its stunning economic growth, with sweeping changes in its social, cultural and political life, and with its emergence as a global power. This course takes you on an exciting and thought-provoking journey to help you discover where these changes have come from and what they mean for China and the world. It is taught in English and requires no prior knowledge of China.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see HIST391 course details
Points
30 points