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Units that can be counted towards Chinese

Students who exit at level 10 or above will be awarded an Advanced Chinese major, students who exit below level 10 will be awarded a Basic Chinese major.

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Major sequences - choosing the right entry point for you

Students wishing to undertake Chinese have the option of starting in one of six entry points. The following sequences are provided as guides only. There are several ways to structure your Chinese major. But, if you wish to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking study abroad units or because your language acquisition results allow you to, you must consult with the language program before enrolling.

Basic major sequences

Basic Chinese major, entry point 1

For students with little or no knowledge of the language.

Basic Chinese major, entry point 2:

For students who have completed the second language stream of VCE Chinese or the equivalent. Please consult the Chinese Language Program prior to enrolment.

Advanced major sequences

Advanced Chinese major, entry point 3:

For students who have completed the first language stream of VCE Chinese, have additional Chinese language background, or native Mandarin speakers who have completed a substantial part of their schooling in a Chinese educational system. You will be tested to determine your entry point.

Advanced Chinese major, entry point 4:

For students who have completed the first language stream of VCE Chinese, have additional Chinese language background, or native Mandarin speakers who have completed a substantial part of their schooling in a Chinese educational system. You will be tested to determine your entry point.

Advanced Chinese major, entry point 5:

For students who have completed the first language stream of VCE Chinese, have additional Chinese language background, or native Mandarin speakers who have completed a substantial part of their schooling in a Chinese educational system. You will be tested to determine your entry point.

Advanced Chinese major, entry point 6:

For students who have completed the first language stream of VCE Chinese, have additional Chinese language background, or native Mandarin speakers who have completed a substantial part of their schooling in a Chinese educational system. You will be tested to determine your entry point.

 

Language Study Abroad units

Chinese Incountry Program (Intensive summer course)

Codes for Semester or Year–long Individual Language Study Abroad

Elective units

 

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