Description
Chinese Studies at the ANU is both broad and deep, covering linguistics, literature (traditional and modern), history, philosophy and religion, gender and cultural studies, politics, economics, sociology and ethnic issues, the Chinese diaspora, environmental and archaeological studies, human rights, film and art history, calligraphy and aesthetics, and a designated series of courses on Taiwan. Across the board, links between the old and the new are emphasized. A Chinese Studies major provides students with a solid foundation upon which to develop both general and specialist interests in Chinese culture, history, society and thought.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of a Bachelor degree with a minor in Chinese Studies, graduates will be able to:
- Speak and write about theories, factual content and research approaches relevant to Chinese Studies.
- Identify relevant regional and international literature relevant to Chinese Studies.
- Determine the processes through which current knowledge about Chinese Studies has been developed.
Course Lists
The course lists in the "Requirements" section below is a definitive list and includes all courses that can be counted towards the major, whether or not they are offered in the current year. For a list of courses that will be offered in the current year, please see the Summary of Courses page.
Areas of Interest
- Anthropology
- Cultural Studies
- History
- Asian Studies
- Asia Pacific Studies
- Literature
- Asia-Pacific Studies
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must include:
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ASIA2366 | Culture and Traditions: Foundations of Chinese Studies A | 6 |
ASIA2367 | People in History: Foundations of Chinese Studies B | 6 |
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ARCH2050 | Archaeology of Southeast Asia | 6 |
ARTV2053 | Contemporary Asian Art | 6 |
ASIA2001 | Language in Asia | 6 |
ASIA2003 | Chinese Fictions | 6 |
ASIA2014 | China Now: Ideology, Media and Culture | 6 |
ASIA2016 | The Mongol Empire in World History | 6 |
ASIA2020 | Engaging Asia: Working with Government | 6 |
ASIA2026 | The Politics of China | 6 |
ASIA2034 | Modern Chinese Fictions: Identity Politics in China Now | 6 |
ASIA2037 | Histories of Modern China | 6 |
ASIA2044 | History of China: The Imperial Period (221 BC - 1800) | 6 |
ASIA2042 | China through Film and Television | 6 |
ASIA2054 | Chinese Philosophy: Creation and Development | 6 |
ASIA2066 | The Chinese Art of War: Sunzi Bingfa | 6 |
ASIA2071 | Other Chinas | 6 |
ASIA2072 | Taiwan: History and Culture | 6 |
ASIA2073 | Chinese Calligraphy: History and Practice | 6 |
ASIA2074 | Popular Culture in East Asia | 6 |
ASIA2077 | Varieties of Chinese | 6 |
ASIA2078 | Modern Arts in Taiwan | 6 |
ASIA2174 | Mysticism | 6 |
ASIA2203 | Chinese Foundations of Civilizations: Prehistory through to Early History | 6 |
ASIA2251 | Buddhist Thought | 6 |
ASIA3006 | Practical Assignment in Asia and the Pacific | 6-12 |
ASIA3012 | Readings in Asian Societies and Histories | 6 |
ASIA 3013: Read Asian Soc & Hist_B | ||
ASIA3026 | Special Topics in Asia and the Pacific | 6-12 |
ASIA3051 | Archaeology in China | 6 |
BIAN2130 | Ancient Medicine | 6 |
BUSI3028 | Business in China | 6 |
ECHI2109 | Asian Giants: India, China and Japan; Alternate Paths to Prosperity(P) | 6 |
LANG 3023: Translation Workshop | ||
LANG3040 | Critical Readings for Translators | 6 |
LANG 4001: Translation in Asia | ||
SOCY2061 | Contemporary Chinese Society | 6 |