MDDU-CHNSE v.1 Chinese Double Degree Major (BA/BCom)

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

Completion of this double degree major will provide students with the ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese. The major also provides an insight of Chinese culture. To successfully complete this major, students are required to complete two faculty core units, ten Chinese core units and four elective units. Students can commence with CHIN1000 Beginning Chinese, or a more advanced unit depending on the student's communicative ability (after consultation with the Chinese teaching staff). Students are strongly recommended to complete the Chinese elective units listed.

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply knowledge of applied linguistics and intercultural communication

2. critically analyse various issues in the context of cultural and linguistic differences

3. locate and extract information from various sources and synthesise information using a target language

4. communicate both orally and in writing effectively in a target language with cultural understanding

5. use electronic sources in a target language to effectively collect information and communicate

6. demonstrate an ability in self-directed learning

7. evaluate and analyse issues arising in the region with in-depth knowledge of a target language and culture

8. demonstrate an understanding of cultural practices and differences in different languages

9. apply an ethical approach in professional practices; work independently and in teams with an intercultural understanding

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