Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies

R2/0232/6/0001 (MQA/FA2808) 11/28
Course Duration: 3 Years

This program prepares students with comprehensive concepts, knowledge, competencies, skills, and techniques associated with the learning of Chinese Studies, including language, literature, historiography, philosophy, culture, and art. In addition to gaining professional knowledge, students will develop strong analytical skills, language usage, appreciation, and expression skills. It will nurture their humanities, spirit of exploration, and self-improvement for success in today’s environment.

Compulsory

Introduction to Ancient Texts
Chinese Philology
Chinese Phonology
Critical Interpretation of Ancient Texts
Classical Chinese
History of Chinese Literature I
History of Chinese Literature II
The Book of Songs (Shi Jing)
Reading in Chinese Poetry
Reading in Ci-poetry
Readings in Ancient Chinese Prose I
Readings in Ancient Chinese Prose II
Introduction to Literature
Modern Chinese
Modern Chinese Literature

Contemporary Chinese Literature
Chinese Literature in Malaysia
Survey of Chinese History I
Survey of Chinese History II
History of Malaysian Chinese
Chinese Cultural Studies and Social Survey
History of Chinese Thought
The Analects of Confucius and Mencius
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Writing and Practical Chinese
Chinese Teaching Methods
Industrial Internship
Research Methodology / Graduation Thesis I
Research Methodology / Graduation Thesis II
Research Methodology / Graduation Thesis III

Electives

Classical Chinese Novels
Comparative Literature
Zuo Zhuan
The Book of History (Shi Ji)
The Book of Changes (Yi Jing)

The Thought of Lao Zi and Zhuang Zi
Han Fei Zi
Introduction to Chinese Culture
English Proficiency/ Academic English

Career Opportunities

Writer
Editor
Copywriter
Journalist

Translator
Public Relations Officer
Educators
Researcher and Administrator

Entry Requirement

STPM/A-Level: With a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two subjects and a credit in Chinese in SPM or its equivalent; OR
UEC: With at least Grade B in 5 subjects including Chinese; OR
Matriculation/Foundation: With a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent and a credit in Chinese subject SPM or its equivalent; OR
Diploma: With a minimum CGPA of 2.0 or its equivalent and a credit in Chinese subject SPM or its equivalent.
English Competency Requirement for International Students: A minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS or Band 3 MUET or its equivalent.