School of Chinese Studies

DIPLOMA IN CHINESE STUDIES KPT(JPS)(KR8546/SM2840) 12/12

Objectives

The School of Chinese Studies adopts a systematic approach to the teaching and learning of Chinese language, literature and culture. It aims to produce quality graduates in the fields of culture and education so as to upgrade the academic standards of professionals in Chinese culture and education in the country.

Course Structure

Upon completion of the two-and-a-half year Diploma in Chinese Studies, students will have the opportunity to further their education at distinguished universities in China and Taiwan to obtain their Bachelor’s degree.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
  • Fundamentals of Writing
  • General History of China (I)
  • General History of China (II)
  • History of Chinese Literature (I)
  • History of Chinese Literature (II)
  • Introduction to Chinese Culture
  • Introduction to Chinese Studies (I)
  • Introduction to Chinese Studies (II)
  • Classical Chinese (I)
  • Classical Chinese (II)
  • Computer Application
  • Bahasa Malaysia (A)
  • Malaysian Studies
  • Moral Education
  • Spoken English I
  • Selected Readings in Classical Chinese Prose
  • Malaysian Chinese Literature
  • Selected Readings in Tang and Song Poetry
  • Contemporary and Modern Chinese Literature (I)
  • Contemporary and Modern Chinese Literature (II)
  • Introduction to Literature
  • Modern Chinese Language
  • Introduction to Linguistics
  • Selected Readings in Ming and Qing Novels
  • Hong Kong and Taiwan Chinese Literature
  • Research Practice
  • Malaysian Chinese Society and Culture
  • History of Chinese Thouhgt

Electives
  • Introduction to Buddhism
  • A Study on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms
  • Phonology
  • Introduction to Chinese Folk Beliefs
  • Selected Readings in Malaysian Chinese Personalities.

Academic Links

China
Nanjing University
Tsinghua University
Jinan University
Jilin University
Guangxi University
Huaqiao University
Huazhong Normal University
Xiamen University
Shanghai University

Taiwan
National Cheng Kung University
Feng Chia University
Ming Chuan University
Fu Jen University
Tamkang University
Shih Hsin University
Yuan Ze University 

Career Opportunities

There is a wide range of career opportunities for graduates in Chinese Studies, such as in education, professional writing, media and communication industries, social services, academic research, secretarial profession, administration, website design etc.

The distinctive features of the School of Chinese Studies at Han Chiang College:

  • Han Chiang College is the first not-for-profit tertiary education institution with a Chinese Heritage Centre.
  • The collection of books, magazines and research publications at the Chinese Heritage Centre is increasing year by year. Thus, it is an ideal centre for scholars and students who wish to research into Chinese culture.