Chinese Studies
Why Study Chinese Studies?
The aim of Chinese Studies is to prepare students for contact with China and to give them an understanding of Chinese society and culture. Chinese Studies offers students the opportunity to aquire Chinese language skills as well as the chance to study a wide range of aspects of China's society, culture, history, economics, politics, government, customs and values.
Postgraduate Opportunities in UCC
• Higher Diploma/MA in Contemporary Chinese Culture.
• Business MPhil/PhD Chinese Studies.
Career Opportunities
China is now the second largest economy in the world and it is expected to overtake the USA to become the largest economic power in the owrld by 2039. The international commercial community is rightly interested in China. This course is designed to appeal to employers such as international business organisations, Irish companies, governmental and non-governmental educational institutions and social organisations with Chinese interest.
What will you be studying?
In First Year, students selecting Chinese Studies will be taking two modules:
An Introduction to Chinese Culture and Society gives an introduction to basic aspects of Chinese civilisation and history, philosophy, government, culture, as well as issues in contemporary Chinese society.
Chinese Language (Mandarin) I introduces students to the Chinese language in its most widely spoken form Mandarin or Putonghua. Students will learn how to read adn write Chinese characters along wtih the bgasics of Chinese grammar that will provide a solid foundation for the following years. Practical speaking and listening skills are taught through audio materials and conversation classes with experienced native speakers.
Modules in subsequent years include modern Chinese history, literature, social theories, philosophy and religion, business, political economy, as well as aspects of Chinese society including sport and culture, gender and ethnicity.
Students choosing to take the Chinese Studies Pathway spend their third year studying at a University in China before returning to UCC for Final Year.
For module desciptions see the Book of Modules for Chinese Studies
