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As one of the most widely used languages in the world, the importance of Chinese is now well recognised. New Zealand needs people who have knowledge and skills in Chinese language, culture and business etiquette to build and develop cultural and commercial links with the Chinese speaking countries and regions. Programme Code: AK3428
Level: 6
Points: 240
Duration: Two years full time / Equivalent part time
Venue: City campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007 AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - NCEA: A minimum of 48 credits at Level 2 (or higher) over 4 subjects, with a minimum of 12 credits in each subject, including a language other than English. Four credits at Level 2 (or higher) in Reading; 4 credits at Level 2 (or higher) in Writing (or Sixth Form Certificate with 18 or less over four subjects, including a language other than English). Completion of Year 13 is recommended.
- Prior experience in Chinese language study is not essential.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE
The Diploma in Chinese is designed to meet the needs of those who want to focus purely on Chinese language acquisition and acquire skills in two years to an advanced level. It aims to develop fl uency in areas of language required for daily communication and at the workplace. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Diploma in Chinese will prepare students for careers in service industries such as tourism and hospitality, banking and finance, import and export, diplomacy and many other professions where particular skills of Chinese language and culture are required. FURTHER STUDIES Bachelor of Arts in Chinese
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese & Bachelor of Business (conjoint degree) PAPERS
YEAR ONE
Students develop a base of linguistic competence in Chinese in both oral and written communication, together with an understanding of social and cultural aspects of China. Chinese culture is introduced to enable students to have an overall understanding of the Chinese tradition and its present situation. The Introduction to Chinese Culture paper covers Chinese civilisation, internationalisation of the Chinese communities and Chinese language. Cultural aspects are also introduced regularly in Year One and Year Two in the language papers. 800 characters are introduced in Year One.
165316 Chinese Special Topic I
165317 Chinese Word Processing
165356 Chinese I
165357 Written Chinese I
166357 Chinese II
166548 Introduction to Chinese Culture
YEAR TWO
Extends linguistic competence through increasingly complex language structures and specialist usage. Students also gain skills for academic inquiry and independent research. A further 1,000 characters are introduced. All Chinese papers are introduced in simplified Chinese characters. 155181 Writing and Research Skills 165521 Introduction to Intercultural Competence
165522 Asian Popular Culture
166303 Chinese Grammar
166353 Intermediate Chinese Oral
166354 Written Chinese II
166360 Chinese Special Topic II
167358 Chinese III
167359 Chinese IV
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