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

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.

German

The programme in German will give you an academic perspective at the Germanic language in terms of linguistics, literature and culture. During the course we will instil within you a deep appreciation for the language by helping you refine and hone your lexical, syntactic and grammatical abilities in all of the language's mediums. Your heightened insight in history and culture will prove invaluable in the work field, and you will gain a better understanding of how the contemporary state of the German language and Germany itself have been affected by key historical events. We also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme, as we believe a diversified and multicultural experience will give you a holistic academic 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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German

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

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.

German

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

German


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)

GRM1055	Deutsche Grammatik 1 / German Grammar 1	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

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

GRM1050	Einführung in die Literaturwissenschaft / Introduction to German literature studies	4 ECTS	(NC)
GRM1053	Einführung in die Landeskunde und Kulturwissenschaft / Introduction to area and cultural studies	2 ECTS
GRM1056	Sprachpraxis 1 / Language practice 1	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

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

GRM1054	Einführung in die deutsche Sprachwissenschaft / Introduction to German linguistics	4 ECTS	(NC)
GRM1057	Sprachpraxis 2 / Language practice 2	4 ECTS	(NC)
GRM1065	Introduction to German Literature and Film	4 ECTS	(NC)

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

Total credits for this year: 60 credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 8 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)

GRM2057	Sprachpraxis 3 / Language practice 3	4 ECTS	(NC)
GRM2061	German History and Culture	4 ECTS	(NC)
GRM2062	Deutsche Grammatik 2 / German Grammar 2	2 ECTS	(NC)

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

GRM2050	Deutsche Literaturgeschichte: Von der Aufklaerung bis zur Klassik	4 ECTS
GRM2064	Übersetzung 1 / Translation 1	2 ECTS
GRM3055	Linguistik im Kontext/ Linguistics in Context	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

GRM2053	Interkulturelle Kompetenz / Intercultural competence	4 ECTS
GRM2060	Sprachpraxis 4 / Language practice 4	2 ECTS
GRM2063	Deutsche Grammatik 3 / German Grammar 3	2 ECTS	(NC)

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

GRM2052	Deutsche Literaturgeschichte: Von der Romantik bis zum Expressionismus	4 ECTS
GRM2055	Sprachkontakt und Sprachwandel / Language contact and language change	4 ECTS
GRM2065	Übersetzung 2 / Translation 2	2 ECTS

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

Total credits for this year: 60 credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 4 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)

GRM3057	Lesen und Schreiben / Reading and writing skills	4 ECTS	(NC)
GRM3059	Deutsch im Beruf / Professional German	4 ECTS	(NC)

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

GRM2054	Phonetik, Phonologie und Graphematik des Deutschen / Phonetics, phonology and graphematics of German	4 ECTS
GRM3050	Deutsche Literaturgeschichte: Vom 20. Jahrhundert bis zur Gegenwart	4 ECTS
GRM3058	Pragmatik, Text- und Diskursanalyse / Pragmatics, Textual and Discourse Analysis	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

GRM3007	Synoptic Study-Unit 1: German	6 ECTS	(NC)
GRM3008	Synoptic Study-Unit 2: German	6 ECTS	(NC)
GRM3054	Deutschsprachige Medien und aktuelle Themen / German-language media and topical issues	4 ECTS	(NC)

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

Requirement for award of B.A. German and in another area of study: 180 ECTS credits, of which:
80 ECTS credits in German
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.

German

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

Conduct and carry out academic research related to the subject matter in a professional and critical manner.
Possess the fluent capacity to speak, write and read on an intermediate or native-like level of the target language.
Practice the critical analysis of texts, topics and cultural perspectives in the target language, while also contributing to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discussions where your knowledge would be an invaluable necessity.
Recall key historical events and figures related to several facets of German that are contingent on the context being researched or discussed.
Competent in demonstrating your information literacy skills.

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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.

German

As a graduate of this course, you will be employable in a variety of fields, both locally and internationally, as a translator, interpreter, journalist, cultural consultant, paralegal, publisher, editor, writer, UN Representative, Event planner, historian, librarian and as an archivist. If you are interested in furthering your studies, or are considering an academic profession, we encourage you to enrol in one of our local postgraduate courses for a more holistic learning experience.