Overview of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UTAR Malaysia
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.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates can work as educators, writers, news reporters , editors, translators, researchers, interpreters and administrators at public and private sectors.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Year 1
Chinese History (China to 1840) ????
Chinese in Malaysia ????????
Communicative English
Elective B I
History of Chinese Literature ?????
Introduction to Chinese Studies ????
Introduction to Literature ????
Malaysian Chinese Literature ????
Method of Using Chinese Reference Books ?????????
Modern Chinese Language ????
MPU1*
MPU1**
Selected Poetry of Tang and Song Dynasty ????
The Four Confucian Classics ??
Year 2
Chinese Etymology ???
Co-Curriculum
Elective A I
Elective A II
Elective A III
Elective B II
Elective B III
History of Chinese Thought ?????
History of Modern Chinese ??????
Modern and Comtemporary Chinese Literature ???????
Selection of Ci Poetry ??
Selected Texts from Tang and Song Periods ????
Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies ?????????
Year 3
Elective A IV
Industrial Training
Modern Chinese Thought ???????
MPU3
National Language/Other Language
Project I
Project II
Elective A I - Choose 2 course(s)
Book of Odes ??
Selected Texts for Reading and Writing ?????
Shi Ji (Historical Records) ??
The Song of Chu ??
Elective A II - Choose 2 course(s)
Classical Chinese Novel ??????
Introduction to Literary Criticism ??????
Selected Literary Works from Han, Wei, and Six Dynasties Periods ???????
Study of Chinese History in Malaysia ?????????
Theory and Practice of Translation
Elective A III - Choose 2 course(s)
Classical Chinese Language ????
Prescribed Texts in Chinese Classical Literature ????????
Selected Readings in Chinese History ??????
Selected Texts of World Chinese Literature ??????
Selected Works of Chinese Philosophy ??????
Elective A IV - Choose 2 course(s)
Chinese Phonology ???
Comparative Study of Malaysian Chinese and Malay Literature ???????????
Creative Writing ????
Religious Thoughts in Chinese Culture and Philosophy ?????????????
Selections of Qu Poetry ??
Elective A V - Choose 2 course(s)
Modern Chinese Thought ??????
Prescribed Texts in Chinese Classical Literature ????
Selected Readings in Chinese History ??????
Selected Texts of World Chinese Literature ??????
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
