Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Chinese Studies

A7909 (R3/312/6/0011)03/27 (A7909)

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: 3 years (Full-time)
Intakes:

January, June & October

Campus: Kampar Campus
Type: Full-time Study
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Bachelor's Degree Level
Field of Study: Social Sciences
Faculty: Institute of Chinese Studies
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: UTAR, Malaysia
Fees: 46950 / 63950 (international)

Course Overview

UTAR's Bachelor of Art (Hons) Chinese Studies programme produces graduates with an in-depth understanding of Chinese history, literature, language and culture. Besides theoretical knowledge, students would also acquire a strong foundation in practical skills in speech, writing, research, analysis and critique. The programme includes courses related to Malaysian studies and mass communication, keeping students abreast of the needs and development of the country.  

Curriculum

Year 1

  • Chinese History (China to 1840) 中国通史 
  • Chinese in Malaysia 马来西亚华人概论 
  • Communicative English 
  • Elective B I 
  • History of Chinese Literature 中国文学史 
  • Introduction to Chinese Studies 国学概论 
  • Introduction to Literature 文学概论 
  • Malaysian Chinese Literature 马华文学 
  • Method of Using Chinese Reference Books 中文工具书使用方法 
  • Modern Chinese Language 现代汉语 
  • MPU1* 
  • MPU1** 
  • Selected Poetry of Tang and Song Dynasty 唐宋诗选 
  • The Four Confucian Classics 四书 
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Year 2

  • Chinese Etymology 文字学 
  • Co-Curriculum 
  • Elective A I 
  • Elective A II 
  • Elective A III 
  • Elective B II 
  • Elective B III 
  • History of Chinese Thought 中国思想史 
  • History of Modern Chinese 中国近现代史 
  • Modern and Comtemporary Chinese Literature 中国现当代文学 
  • Selection of Ci Poetry 词选 
  • Selected Texts from Tang and Song Periods 唐宋文选 
  • Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies 孙子兵法与商业策略 
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Year 3

  • Elective A IV 
  • Industrial Training 
  • Modern Chinese Thought 中国近现代思想 
  • MPU3 
  • National Language/Other Language 
  • Project I 
  • Project II

Elective A I - Choose 2 course(s)

  • Book of Odes 诗经 
  • Selected Texts for Reading and Writing 文选与习作 
  • Shi Ji (Historical Records) 史记 
  • The Song of Chu 楚辞 
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  • Elective A II - Choose 2 course(s)

    • Classical Chinese Novel 中国古典小说 
    • Introduction to Literary Criticism 文学批评概论 
    • Selected Literary Works from Han, Wei, and Six Dynasties Periods 汉魏六朝诗文选 
    • Study of Chinese History in Malaysia 马来西亚华人史研究 
    • Theory and Practice of Translation 
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  • Elective A III - Choose 2 course(s)

    • Classical Chinese Language 古代汉语 
    • Prescribed Texts in Chinese Classical Literature 中国古典文学专著 
    • Selected Readings in Chinese History 中国历史专著 
    • Selected Texts of World Chinese Literature 世界华文文学 
    • Selected Works of Chinese Philosophy 中国哲学专著 
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    • Elective A IV - Choose 2 course(s)

      • Chinese Phonology 声韵学 
      • Comparative Study of Malaysian Chinese and Malay Literature 马华文学与马来文学比较 
      • Creative Writing 文学创作 
      • Religious Thoughts in Chinese Culture and Philosophy 中国文化与哲学中的宗教思想 
      • Selections of Qu Poetry 曲选
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      • Elective A V - Choose 2 course(s)

        • Modern Chinese Thought 中国现代思想 
        • Prescribed Texts in Chinese Classical Literature 古典文论 
        • Selected Readings in Chinese History 中国历史文选 
        • Selected Texts of World Chinese Literature 世界华文文学 
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  • Elective B I - Choose 1 course

    • English for Business 
    • English for Mass Communication 
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      • Elective B II - Choose 1 course

        • Introduction to Journalism 
        • Management Principles 
        • News Reporting and Writing
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  • Elective B III - Choose 1 course

    • Introduction to Political Science 
    • Organisation and Human Resource 
    • Principles of Marketing 
    • Understanding Politics: State, Nation and Government

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course
 

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
  • Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
  • Introduction to French
  • Introduction to German Language
     
  • Introduction to Japanese
     
  • Introduction to Korean
     
  • Introduction to Tamil Language
     
  • Introduction to Thai Language


 

MPU1* - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 
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MPU1** - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

MPU 3 - Choose 1 course

  • Business and Society 
  • Culture and Communication 
  • Development Trends in Malaysia
  • Human Resource Management
  • Introduction to Sociology

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course

  • Art, Craft, and Design
  • Arts and Cultural Performance
  • Business Plan Writing & Preparation
  • Community Project
  • Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
     
  • Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
  • Leadership and Teambuilding
     
  • Managing Personal Finance
  • Music Performance
     
  • Management of Martial Arts Activity
     
  • Management of Sports Activity
  • Oral Communication
     
  • Social Entrepreneurship Project
     
  • Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
     
  • Team Work and Collaborative Project
     
  • Work Ethics and EQ
     

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Entry Requirements

STPM 1. A minimum of Grade C in any 2 subjects 2. Credit in Chinese at SPM level / equivalent* 3. Pass in English at SPM level / equivalent 

STAM 1. A minimum grade of Jayyid 2. Credit in Chinese at SPM level / equivalent* 3. Pass in English at SPM level / equivalent 

A-Level 1. A minimum of Grade D in any 2 subjects 2. Credit in Chinese at SPM level / equivalent* 3. Pass in English at SPM level / equivalent 

UEC 1. Grade B in 5 subjects 2. Credit in Chinese at SPM level / equivalent* 3. Pass in English at SPM level / equivalent 

SAM 1. Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in any 2 subjects 2. Credit in Chinese at SPM level / equivalent* 3. Pass in English at SPM level / equivalent 

CPU 1. An average of 70% in any 6 subjects 2. Credit in Chinese at SPM level / equivalent* 3. Pass in English at SPM level / equivalent

Foundation from UTAR Matriculation / Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning Diploma (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent from other institutions of higher learning 1. Credit in Chinese at SPM level / equivalent* 2. Pass in English at SPM level / equivalent  3. Minimum CGPA of 2.0

 

Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government 1. Credit in Chinese at SPM level / equivalent* 2. Pass in English at SPM level / equivalent

 

*Note: The credit in Chinese at SPM level can be waived should the grade obtained at STPM level or its equivalent is higher OR from one of the following Recognised Test on Chinese Proficiency: "O" Level Chinese Language - Credit UEC Chinese Language - Credit STPM Chinese Language - Pass China’s New Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (New HSK) / New Chinese Proficiency Test (since 2010) - Level 5 (minimum 195 marks or above out of 300 marks) Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) (since 2013) - Level 4 

Career Prospects

Graduates can work as educators, writers, news reporters , editors, translators, researchers, interpreters and administrators at public and private sectors.  

 

Study Abroad Pathway

No

  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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