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Bachelor of Arts ( Honours ) Chinese Studies

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman ( UTAR )
Kampar, Perak
UTAR's Bachelor of Art (Hons) Chinese Studies programme produces graduates with an in-depth understanding of Chinese history, literature, language and culture. Besides theoretical knowledge, students would also acquire a strong foundation in practical skills in speech, writing, research, analysis and critique. The programme includes courses related to Malaysian studies and mass communication, keeping students abreast of the needs and development of the country.  

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, May, Oct

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 40,800

Course Duration

3 years

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  • STPM with 2 Grade C
  • A-Level with 2 Grade D 
  • South Australian Matriculation ( SAM ) with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank ( ATAR ) 70 and Grade B in 2 subjects
  • Canadian Pre-University ( CPU ) with an average of 70% in 6 subjects 
  • Unified Examination Certificate ( UEC ) with Grade B in 5 subjects
  • Foundation in Arts, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman ( UTAR )
  • Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku ABdul Rahman ( UTAR ) 
  • Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning 
  • Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education
  • Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College ( TAR UC ) 
  • Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government 
AND
  • Passed Chinese Language in one of the following examinations : 
  • SPM Bahasa Cina - Credit
  • UEC Bahasa Cina - B6
RM 40,800 (Malaysian); RM 43,250 (Part-time, Malaysian) 
Total Fees : RM 40,800
Year 1
  • Chinese History (China to 1840) 中国通史 
  • Chinese in Malaysia 马来西亚华人概论 
  • Communicative English 
  • Elective B I 
  • History of Chinese Literature 中国文学史 
  • Introduction to Chinese Studies 国学概论 
  • Introduction to Literature 文学概论 
  • Malaysian Chinese Literature 马华文学 
  • Method of Using Chinese Reference Books 中文工具书使用方法 
  • Modern Chinese Language 现代汉语 
  • MPU1* 
  • MPU1** 
  • Selected Poetry of Tang and Song Dynasty 唐宋诗选 
  • The Four Confucian Classics 四书 

Year 2
  • Chinese Etymology 文字学 
  • Co-Curriculum 
  • Elective A I 
  • Elective A II 
  • Elective A III 
  • Elective B II 
  • Elective B III 
  • History of Chinese Thought 中国思想史 
  • History of Modern Chinese 中国近现代史 
  • Modern and Comtemporary Chinese Literature 中国现当代文学 
  • Selection of Ci Poetry 词选 
  • Selected Texts from Tang and Song Periods 唐宋文选 
  • Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies 孙子兵法与商业策略 

Year 3
  • Elective A IV 
  • Industrial Training 
  • Modern Chinese Thought 中国近现代思想 
  • MPU3 
  • National Language/Other Language 
  • Project I 
  • Project II

Elective A I - Choose 2 course(s)
  • Book of Odes 诗经 
  • Selected Texts for Reading and Writing 文选与习作 
  • Shi Ji (Historical Records) 史记 
  • The Song of Chu 楚辞 

Elective A II - Choose 2 course(s) 
  • Classical Chinese Novel 中国古典小说 
  • Introduction to Literary Criticism 文学批评概论 
  • Selected Literary Works from Han, Wei, and Six Dynasties Periods 汉魏六朝诗文选 
  • Study of Chinese History in Malaysia 马来西亚华人史研究 
  • Theory and Practice of Translation 

Elective A III - Choose 2 course(s) 
  • Classical Chinese Language 古代汉语 
  • Prescribed Texts in Chinese Classical Literature 中国古典文学专著 
  • Selected Readings in Chinese History 中国历史专著 
  • Selected Texts of World Chinese Literature 世界华文文学 
  • Selected Works of Chinese Philosophy 中国哲学专著 

Elective A IV - Choose 2 course(s) 
  • Chinese Phonology 声韵学 
  • Comparative Study of Malaysian Chinese and Malay Literature 马华文学与马来文学比较 
  • Creative Writing 文学创作 
  • Religious Thoughts in Chinese Culture and Philosophy 中国文化与哲学中的宗教思想 
  • Selections of Qu Poetry 曲选
 
Elective A V - Choose 2 course(s) 
  • Modern Chinese Thought 中国现代思想 
  • Prescribed Texts in Chinese Classical Literature 古典文论 
  • Selected Readings in Chinese History 中国历史文选 
  • Selected Texts of World Chinese Literature 世界华文文学 

Elective B I - Choose 1 course 
  • English for Business 
  • English for Mass Communication 

Elective B II - Choose 1 course 
  • Introduction to Journalism 
  • Management Principles 
  • News Reporting and Writing

Elective B III - Choose 1 course 
  • Introduction to Political Science 
  • Organisation and Human Resource 
  • Principles of Marketing 
  • Understanding Politics: State, Nation and Government

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
  • Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
  • Introduction to French
  • Introduction to German Language
  • Introduction to Japanese
  • Introduction to Korean
  • Introduction to Tamil Language
  • Introduction to Thai Language

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course 
  • Hubungan Etnik - For Local Students
  • Malaysian Studies 3 - For International Students
 
MPU 1** - Choose 1 course 
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) - For Local Students 

MPU 3 - Choose 1 course
  • Business and Society 
  • Culture and Communication 
  • Introduction to Sociology

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course
  • Art, Craft, and Design
  • Arts and Cultural Performance
  • Business Plan Writing & Preparation
  • Community Project
  • Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
  • Leadership and Teambuilding
  • Managing Personal Finance
  • Music Performance
  • Management of Martial Arts Activity
  • Management of Sports Activity
  • Oral Communication
  • Social Entrepreneurship Project
  • Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
  • Team Work and Collaborative Project
  • Work Ethics and EQ
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