BA in Chinese Studies (Honours)

⚠️ THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN CHINESE LANGUAGE

One of the first programs to be established at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) was Chinese Studies. Since its establishment, it has profited from the outstanding academic members at the main campus's history and philosophy departments in addition to inheriting the admirable traditions of Xiamen University. Students can acquire a broad and in-depth understanding of Chinese language, literature, history, philosophy, and culture during their studies. The distinctive bilingual setting at XMUM, which offers instruction in both Chinese and English, aids in the development of students' cross-cultural communication abilities as well as their capacity to adjust to a diverse and multicultural society.

The Chinese Studies actively hosts a number of scholarly talks focused on careers and has established its own departmental periodical called Yingming and a literary journal called Rushi. These Activities help pupils prepare and expand their horizons academically. Them for their future employment. Chinese studies graduates have good employment prospects. opportunities in domains including media, culture, education, and company. They have the option to pursue graduate studies in academia. research at Xiamen University or other famous academic institutions in China as well as other countries. Or they might go on their doctoral or master's degrees at the XMUM.
 

Any of These:

• STPM: A pass in STPM with at least a Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects.
• A-LEVEL: A pass in A-Level with at least a Grade D in any 2 subjects.
• UEC: A pass in UEC with at least a Grade B in 5 subjects.
• Foundation/Matriculation: A pass in Foundation/Matriculation with at least a CGPA 2.0 out of 4.0.
• Diploma: A pass in the Diploma with at least a CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0.

AND

• Chinese Language Requirement: A credit in SPM or a Grade B6 in UEC or HSK Level 5 (minimum score of 210) or the equivalent.

Year 1

• Chinese Language (Modern Chinese)
• Introduction to Chinese History
• History of Chinese Literature Part One: Pre-Qin to Tang and Wudai
• Chinese Academic Writing
• Introduction to Chinese Thought and Culture
• History of Chinese Literature Part Two: Song to Qing Period
• Introduction to Linguistics
• Teaching in Chinese Language
• Major Elective (Choose any 2 in semester 1)
• Major Elective (Choose any 1 in semester 2)

Year 2

• Introduction to Literary Theory
• Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
• Research Methods
• Technology in Chinese Education
• Major Elective (Choose any 4 in semester 1)
• Major Elective (Choose any 4 in semester 2)

Year 3

• Thesis
• Industrial Training
• Major Elective (Choose any 3 in semester 1)

Major Elective Courses

1. Linguistics

   • Chinese Grammar
   • Chinese Lexicology
   • Chinese Phonetics
   • Chinese Rhetoric
   • Chinese Dialectology
   • Introduction to Global Mandarin
   • Introduction to Sociolinguistics
   • Introduction to Applied Linguistics
   • Classical Chinese
   • Advanced Chinese: Enriching Vocabulary, Phonetics and Grammar
   • Advanced Chinese: Upskilling Rhetoric, Reading and Writing
   • Chinese Characters
   • Korean Language and Culture

2. Literature

   • Selected Works of Classical Chinese Literature Part One
   • Selected Works of Classical Chinese Literature Part Two
   • Literature of the Nobility during the Six Dynasties
   • Selected Works of Chinese Classical Poetry
   • Selected Poetry of Chinese Female Writers
   • Theory and Practice of Literary Criticism
   • Topics on Malaysian Chinese Literature
   • Selected Readings in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
   • Selected Topics on World Chinese Literature

3. History

   • Shiji (Historical Records)
   • History of Ancient China Part One: From the Spring-Autumn to the Five Dynasties (770BC--960AD)
   • History of Ancient China Part Two: From Song to Qing (960AD-1912)
   • Prosperous Tang Dynasty: Politics and Society
   • Topics in Overseas Chinese
   • Modern Chinese History (after 1912)
   • Introduction to International Politics
   • History of Chinese Political System
   • International Relations of Southeast Asia since WWII

4. Philosophy

   • History of Chinese Thoughts
   • Introduction to Chinese Philosophy
   • Classics in Chinese Philosophy

5. Others

   • Creative Thinking and Writing
   • Critical Thinking
   • Cross-Cultural Communication
   • Introduction to Chinese Culture
   • Introduction to Sinology: Confucian Classics and Traditional Historiography
   • Technology and Culture: Science Fiction, Video Games and Social Media