Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese) with Theatre Studies

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. In your final year, you may have the opportunity to carry out a research-based dissertation of your choice. We also encourage you to participate in our Erasmus+ mobility programme for a more holistic and multicultural academic experience.

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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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.

Theatre Studies

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)

CHN2013	Chinese Linguistics 1	4 ECTS
CHN2014	Classical Chinese Literature	6 ECTS
CHN2020	Topics in Chinese Research Studies	4 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)
CHN2023	Selected Themes in Sinology	4 ECTS
CHN3016	Chinese Linguistics 2	4 ECTS
CHN3025	Anthropological Perspectives on Southeast Asia and China	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
46 ECTS credits in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese)
10 ECTS credits in the subsidiary area
4 ECTS credits optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits


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)

CHN3099	Dissertation	12 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

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

CHN3003	Reading and Translating Chinese	6 ECTS
CHN3012	Modern Chinese Literature	6 ECTS
CHN3021	Chinese Language 5	10 ECTS	(NC)
CHN3024	Chinese Cinema	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

CHN2018	Chinese Cultures and Diasporas	4 ECTS
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

Requirement for award of B.A. (Hons) in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese): 180 ECTS credits, of which:
132 ECTS credits in Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese)
36 ECTS credits in the subsidiary area
12 ECTS credits optional study-units

Theatre Studies


Semester 1

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

THS1100	Histories of Theatre 1	6 ECTS
THS1104	Performance Skills 1: Training	5 ECTS
THS1106	Studying Performance	4 ECTS


Semester 2

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

THS1101	Histories of Theatre 2	6 ECTS
THS1105	Performance Skills 2: Festival	5 ECTS

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

Total credits for this year: 60 credits

Students are required to choose study-units to the value of 10 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.


Semester 1
PFA2004	Interdisciplinary Theories of Performance	5 ECTS
PFA2005	Performance and Philosophy	4 ECTS
PFA2006	Musical Theatre: Histories and Training	4 ECTS
THS2106	Applied Performance 1: Skills	4 ECTS
THS2110	Modern Theatre and Performance	5 ECTS
THS2111	Contemporary Theatre and Performance	5 ECTS
THS2200	Theatrical Texts	5 ECTS
THS2202	Theatre Skills: Acting	6 ECTS


Semester 2
PFA2007	Musical Theatre: Performance	4 ECTS
THS2103	Theories of Performance: Critical Perspectives	5 ECTS
THS2107	Arts and Cultural Management 1: Theories and Perspectives	6 ECTS
THS2108	Popular Performance	5 ECTS
THS2109	Theatre and Performance in Malta	5 ECTS
THS2201	Theatre Skills: Writing for the theatre	5 ECTS
THS2203	Theatre Skills: Directing	4 ECTS

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) - B.A. (Hons) - 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.

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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.