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Bachelor of Arts
Chinese Studies
This major has been designed for those who would like to focus more on Chinese society and culture whilst still being able to take some language papers.
It is an ideal major to take alongside other majors for example business, hospitality and tourism, social sciences, translation or interpreting.
WHAT THIS MAJOR COVERS
The Chinese Studies major enables students to explore Chinese culture, values and society as well as providing the essentials of Chinese language to communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Students have the opportunity to complete a research paper on an area of particular interest, which could link in with a theme from their other major.
OUR GRADUATES SPEAK - BLAIR HAEATA
For Blair Haeata, the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Chinese opened doors for him that wouldn’t have been possible without a tertiary qualification.
He is now working towards his goal of helping Māori and Chinese establish business ventures and relationships.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Because this major can be taken alongside another major to create a degree with a double major, graduates can choose from a wide range of careers.
With the language and intercultural competence gained from the Chinese Studies major graduates will be in demand in New Zealand’s increasingly multicultural workplaces.
PAPERS
Core papers
Throughout the three years of the BA, students take core papers that provide the necessary skills in writing, research and IT capability to prepare them for academic work and their working life. For a list of core papers see the Bachelor of Arts overview.
Chinese Studies papers
165049 Introduction to Chinese 1(onine)
165050 Introduction to Chinese 2 (online)
165356 Chinese I
165357 Written Chinese I
165522 Asian Popular Culture
166009 Twentieth Century Chinese Literature and Society
166303 Chinese Grammar
166353 Intermediate Chinese Oral
166354 Written Chinese II
166356 Chinese for Special Purposes
166360 Contemporary Chinese Society (online)
166548 Introduction to Chinese Culture
167350 Chinese V
167352 Advanced Chinese Oral
167353 Chinese Research Paper
167358 Chinese III
167359 Chinese IV