Diploma of Chinese

2024 Deakin University Handbook

Year	2024 course information
Award granted	Diploma of Chinese
Deakin course code	A222
Faculty	Faculty of Arts and Education
Campus	Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Online	Yes
Duration	3 years part-time
Course Map - enrolment planning tool	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2024 Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 5

Course overview

Whether you are brushing up or starting from scratch with a whole new language, Deakin's Diploma of Chinese is designed to sharpen your language skills and deepen your cultural understanding.

By studying Chinese (Mandarin) alongside your degree, you will gain the linguistic skills, as well as the essential cultural, historical and social perspectives that will give you a leading edge in a range of exciting careers.

Through this diploma, you will learn communication skills in Mandarin Chinese and develop an understanding of Chinese culture and ways of life. Gain fluency by taking part in activities across a range of topics focusing on grammar, lexicons, vocabulary and sentence structure. You'll also learn about cultural, historical sociolinguistic and political dimensions of the societies and cultures that make up the Chinese speaking world.

Do you want to develop your language skills to build a global career?

Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language globally, and as a continuing ancient civilisation, Chinese culture is boundlessly fascinating. Our Chinese language program allows you to gain proficiency in spoken and written Chinese, and provides an understanding of Chinese culture and ways of life.

Increase your understanding and career opportunities by taking complementary units related to China and Asia in:

history
international relations
language and culture studies
An optional Chinese in-country language program also gives you the opportunity to spend six weeks intensively studying the Chinese language and culture.

In-country study

The in-country language program is available to students completing the Diploma of Chinese via study abroad. The program is a unique part of language study and an excellent way of accelerating completion of the diploma.

As a second or third-year or advanced-level student, you can spend six weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. You will be able to converse, read and write about more complex topics and build upon your knowledge of grammar.

For more information about the in-country language program please refer to the work-integrated learning website or contact the WIL team.

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Chinese will equip you with skills in the Chinese language that will give you a competitive edge and expand your employment options far beyond Australian shores to exciting and challenging positions in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Adding an international aspect to your degree can open doors to better career opportunities in:

the arts
business or trade
diplomacy or security
education
foreign policy
health
international development
IT or engineering
sciences.

For more information go to DeakinTALENT.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Critically analyse language systems (pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and sociolinguistic practices) and culture, and apply these to the language of study
Communication	Communicate effectively in the language of study in a range of contexts using appropriate grammar, syntax, pronunciation and sociolinguistic practices in the language of study
Digital literacy	Evaluate online technologies and new media for engagement with authentic material in the language of study, as well as for autonomous language study
Critical thinking	Critically evaluate information relating to and expressed in the language of study including analysing relevant socio-cultural contexts
Problem solving	Identify linguistic and sociolinguistic problems and apply knowledge of the systems of the language of study to propose solutions
Self-management	Apply a range of short- and long-term strategies in order to maintain and progress engagement with the language of study
Teamwork	Collaborate with others to address challenges in specific cultural and linguistic contexts
Global citizenship	Using the language of study, analyse issues in diverse global contexts
Approved by Faculty Board November 2021

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Diploma of Chinese, a student must successfully complete;

8 credit points from the specified list of units below and;
DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Course structure

Chinese major sequence

For students with no prior language study.

Level 1

AIC181

Chinese 1A: An Introduction to the Language and Culture

AIC182

Chinese 1B: Consolidating Skills and Knowledge in Cultural Contexts

Level 2

AIC281

Chinese 2A: Communication and Culture in Everyday Chinese Societies

AIC282

Chinese 2B: Culture, Society and Language in Contemporary Chinese Communities

Level 3

AIC381

Chinese 3A: The Four Pillars in Developing Fluency in Chinese

AIC382

Chinese 3B: The Four Pillars in Finding Fluency and Your Voice in Chinese

Chinese major sequence

For students who have completed Chinese at Year 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units:

Level 1

AIC281

Chinese 2A: Communication and Culture in Everyday Chinese Societies

AIC282

Chinese 2B: Culture, Society and Language in Contemporary Chinese Communities

Level 2

AIC381

Chinese 3A: The Four Pillars in Developing Fluency in Chinese (2 credit points)

AIC382

Chinese 3B: The Four Pillars in Finding Fluency and Your Voice in Chinese (2 credit points)

Post-Year 12 students who are not background speakers must complete this major sequence by undertaking 2 credit points from the following units:

AIX300

Popular Culture and Society in Languages

AIX301

Advanced Writing and Translation Skills in Languages

Chinese major sequence

Advanced level for background speakers only.

Level 1

AIC283

Chinese 2C: Chinese in Real Life: Language, Culture and Society in Contemporary Chinese Societies

AIC284

Chinese 2D: Chinese in Real Life: Putting the Language to Work in Contemporary Contexts

Level 2

AIC383

Chinese 3C: Chinese in the Professions - Developing and Enhancing Capacities in a Global Context (2 credit points)

AIC384

Chinese 3D: Chinese in the Professions - Enhancing Capacities in a Global Context (2 credit points)

Level 3

Advanced speakers must complete this major sequence by undertaking 2 credit points from the following units:

AIC387

Advanced Chinese for Business Purposes C

AIC389

Advanced Chinese for Business Purposes D

Other course information

Course duration

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

Contact Student Central