Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese) and French

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese)

Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.

The programme of study in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese) will broaden your Chinese cultural, literary and linguistic horizons through a wide historic spectrum, ranging from some of the earliest Chinese dynasties to modern and contemporary times. By instilling a deeper understanding of the history, society and culture of the Chinese world, you will become more knowledgeable and appreciative of their unique traditional literature and language. We also encourage you to participate in our Erasmus+ mobility programme for a more holistic and multicultural academic experience.

French

The programme of study in French at an undergraduate level will give you an academic lens of the history, culture, language and literature of France. During the course we will instil within you a deep appreciation towards the language in both a linguistic and Literary perspective, as we will help you refine and hone your spoken, auditory and reading prowess in the language. By understanding the influence that the language and nation has had on an international level through the eyes of authors, poets, and countries, you will be more au courante with the history that the contemporary country holds onto and upholds. We also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a multicultural and diversified learning journey.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

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French

An Advanced Level pass at Grade C or better in French.

Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese)

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an interview, held on a date which will be announced in due course.

Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants.

French

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an interview, held on a date which will be announced in due course.

Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants.

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Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese)


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CHN1014	An Overview of Chinese History	4 ECTS
CHN1024	Chinese Language 1	8 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CHN1021	Twentieth-Century Chinese History	4 ECTS	(NC)
CHN1023	Chinese Language 2	10 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2:
26 ECTS credits in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese)
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits in optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CHN2014	Classical Chinese Literature	6 ECTS
CHN2021	Chinese Language 3	10 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CHN2022	Chinese Language 4	10 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
26 credits in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese)
26 credits in the other area
8 credits optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 credits


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CHN3021	Chinese Language 5	10 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CHN3006	Chinese Language 6	6 ECTS	(NC)
CHN3017	Synoptic Study-Unit: Chinese Language	6 ECTS	(NC)
CHN3018	Synoptic Study-Unit: Chinese Literary History	6 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits, of which:
28 ECTS credits in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese)
28 ECTS credits in the other area
4 ECTS credits optional study-units

Requirement for award of B.A. Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese) and in another area of study: 180 ECTS credits, of which:
80 ECTS credits in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese)
80 ECTS credits in the other area
20 ECTS credits optional study-units

French


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

FRE1002	Perfectionnement de la langue/ Further Progress in Written and Oral French	4 ECTS
FRE1024	Corpus littéraire/ Literary Corpus	6 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

FRE1021	Pratique de la langue/ Language Practice	4 ECTS
FRE1023	La dissertation Littéraire	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

FRE1011	Littérature et cinéma/ Literature and Cinema	4 ECTS
FRE1022	Culture, art et civilisation/ Culture, Art and Civilization	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2:
26 ECTS credits in French
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits in optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

FRE2028	Littérature française du XIXe siècle/ 19th Century French Literature	4 ECTS
FRE2034	Littérature française du XVIIIe siècle/ 18th Century French Literature	4 ECTS
FRE3042	Autrices françaises/French female authors	6 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

FRE1001	Linguistique théorique 1: phonétique et phonologie/Theory in linguistics 1: Phonetics and Phonology	4 ECTS
FRE2014	Linguistique théorique 2: linguistique fondamentale/ Theory in Linguistics 2: Fundamental Linguistics	4 ECTS
FRE3047	Pratique de la Langue 2	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
26 ECTS credits in French
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits in optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 6 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

FRE3027	Méthodologie de la recherche (Première partie) / Methodology of Research	2 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

FRE3044	Littérature francophone et culture/Francophone literature and culture	6 ECTS
FRE3045	Dramaturgies francophones contemporaines/Contemporary francophone theatre	6 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

FRE2033	Littérature française du XVIIe siècle/ 17th Century French Literature	4 ECTS
FRE3018	Linguistique théorique 4: énonciation et discours/ Theory in linguistics 4: Utterance and Discourse Analysis	4 ECTS
FRE3041	Synoptique 2 - Langue, linguistique et culture/Synoptic 2 - Language, linguistics and culture	6 ECTS	(NC)
FRE3051	Synoptique 1 - Littérature/Synoptic 1 - Literature	6 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits, of which:
28 ECTS credits in French
28 ECTS credits in the other area
4 ECTS credits in optional study-units

Requirement for award of B.A. in French: 180 ECTS credits, of which:
80 ECTS credits in French
80 ECTS credits in the other area
20 ECTS credits optional study-units

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts.

Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese)

Upon successfully completing this programme of study, you will be able to:

Conduct critical academic research based on the subject matter through your acquired and refined faculty for critical thought.
Contribute your invaluable knowledge on your understanding of Chinese literature and culture to discussions of an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary nature.
Proficient to speak and write Chinese in an intermediate or native-like level of fluency.
Recall important historic events and key figures that have contributed to Chinese literature and society.
Understand China's contribution to the modern world and their current stance in contemporary affairs.

French

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Read, write and speak fluently in French.
Recall important literary and linguistic theories in relation to their publications.
Have a refined understanding of the history, society and culture of France, and its impact on an international level.
Engage in critical discussions in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary manner.
Carry out and conduct academic research related to the subject matter.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

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Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese)

As a graduate in this course you will be employable, both locally and internationally, as a translator, writer, researcher, human resources officer, editor, journalist, teacher, social developer, economic and trade relations officer, foreign correspondent, foreign affairs analyst, publisher, librarian, social worker, public cultural educator and as a tourism officer. If you are interested in furthering your education, or are considering an academic profession, then we encourage you to enrol in one of our local postgraduate courses for a honed academic background.

French

As a French graduate, you will have a number of local and international career paths available. These professions include; translator, archivist, author, community worker, immigration officer, travel agent, researcher, public policy analyst, speech writer, journalist, mediator, non-profit administrator, editor, cultural interpreter, community worker and paralegal. If you are interested in furthering your studies, or are considering to pursue an academic profession, then we encourage you to enrol in one of our postgraduate programmes of studies for a more holistic and honed academic experience.