Diploma of Chinese
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Diploma of Chinese |
| Course credit points | 8 |
| Deakin course code | A222 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Course information | For students who commenced from 2017 to 2026. |
| Campus | Offered to continuing students only at Burwood (Melbourne) and Online |
| Final intake | The final intake to this course was in Trimester 1, 2026. Students should contact Student Central for course, course map and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the handbook archive. |
| Duration | 3 years part-time |
Course learning outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
| Critically analyse language systems (pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and sociolinguistic practices) and culture, and apply these to the language of study |
| 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 |
| Evaluate online technologies and new media for engagement with authentic material in the language of study, as well as for autonomous language study |
| Critically evaluate information relating to and expressed in the language of study including analysing relevant socio-cultural contexts |
| Identify linguistic and sociolinguistic problems and apply knowledge of the systems of the language of study to propose solutions |
| Apply a range of short- and long-term strategies in order to maintain and progress engagement with the language of study |
| Collaborate with others to address challenges in specific cultural and linguistic contexts |
| Using the language of study, analyse issues in diverse global contexts |
Approved by Faculty Board November 2021
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Course rules
To complete the Diploma of Chinese you must pass 8 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 8 credit points of core units.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Note: This course is part-time only.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Chinese major sequence
For students with no prior language study.
Level 1
| AIC181 | Chinese 1A: An Introduction to the Language and Culture |
| AIX300 | Popular Culture and Society in Languages [replaces AIC182] |
AIC182 Chinese 1B: Consolidating Skills and Knowledge in Cultural Contexts [No longer available for enrolment, AIX300 replaces this unit]
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 |
| AIX300 | Popular Culture and Society in Languages [replaces AIC284] |
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 |
AIC284 Chinese 2D: Chinese in Real Life: Putting the Language to Work in Contemporary Contexts [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit AIX300]
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.