Skip navigation

CHIN6550 Year In China

Offered By School of Culture History and Language
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Chinese
Offered in First Semester, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, First Semester, 2014, and Second Semester, 2014
Unit Value Range 18 units to 24 units
Course Description
 

Course Description:

A combination of Chinese language study and approved study in a discipline. This work will be undertaken in China or Taiwan under arrangements made between the ANU and a Chinese or Taiwanese university. Students will be required to write a research essay in Chinese, the various interim components of which must be submitted over the course of the year in China Students must also pass an interview upon their return to the ANU
Indicative Assessment

Students will be required to show evidence of satisfactory progress at their host institution.  They must also pass the various components of their research essay and pass the return interview/ presentation and language test.  Failure in any of these components will lead to failure in the Year in China program

Students are reminded to collect their Chinese Academic Transcripts from the host university and bring home with them to Australia; this avoids unnecessary delays in results

Workload

Requires enrolment for two semesters, totalling 48 units.

Areas of Interest Asian Languages
Eligibility

Available only to students majoring in Chinese in the Bachelor of Asia Pacific Studies or the Bachelor of Languages.

Requisite Statement

Students who start their Chinese language studies with Spoken Chinese1 and Written Chinese 1 need to have completed 6 courses in their Chinese language major, as well as at least six courses in their contextual major. Selection will be based on a range of factors including academic record, demonstrated intellectual and emotional maturity, and ability to serve as a good ambassador for the ANU and the School of Culture, History and Languages.  As a rule, applicants must demonstrate a high credit average in courses completed as part of the Bachelor of Asia Pacific Studies or the Bachelor of Languages. A Distinction average in all Chinese language courses is highly desirable

Students must pass both the school-level and the region-level selection processes before they are officially accepted into the program

Consent Required Permission of in-country program coordinator, undergraduate convenor and regional in-country program convenor
Other Information

Disclaimer: Applicants are advised that due to circumstances beyond the University's control (for example, specific international security concerns and international health crises) it may not be possible for students to commence or complete the Year in China program.

Academic Contact Dr Fan, Shengyu and Dr Zhang Yanyin

The information published on the Study at ANU 2013 website applies to the 2013 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2012 website.

Updated:   13 Nov 2015 / Responsible Officer:   The Registrar / Page Contact:   Student Business Solutions