1. Title and Origin:
• Post-graduate Diploma in Chinese Studies (Mandarin) (PGDCS)
• Awarded by: American Center for Education
2. Program Summary:
The course is a higher-level study on the several aspects of Chinese Culture, including Buddhist Culture’s history and how it affects Chinese, the relationship between China and Western Culture, how the two Cultures affect each other.
3. Entry Requirements:
Academic Requirements:
Bachelor degree in any major without working experience, or
Advanced diploma in any major with completion of Diploma in Book of Changes or the similar major, with at least 5 years’ working experience
Work Experience:
At least 5 years’ working experience for Advanced diploma holders
Language Requirements:
Pass in high school Chinese Language subject
4. Total Course Duration/Instruction Hours:
• Full Time: Theory study, 12 Months/150 hours, 5 sessions per week x 3 hours
• Part Time: Theory study, 18 Months/150 hours, 2 sessions per week x 3 hours
5. Mode of Delivery and Intake:
• Delivery: Lectures and Tutorials (Face to face)
• Intake: Mar, May, Jul, Sep and Nov of each year
*Note: The course intake months might be adjusted.
6. Course Fees:
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7. Course Synopses and Module Syllabus:
Designed to offer learners the chance to study about the rich cultural heritage of China, which includes its literature, philosophy, religion, and art which gives students a global perspective, enabling them to comprehend China’s place in the globe as well as its effects on international politics, economics, and culture.
Modules:
1. Research on Chinese Buddhist Culture
2. Comparison Research of China and Western Culture
3. Pre-Qin Dynasty Scholars and their thoughts
4. Yijing or Book of Changes
5. Lao Tzu’s Moral Classics
6. Research Project
7. Test1
8. Graduation Requirement
• Pass all modules
9. Assessment Methods:
• Assignment (Homework, Quizzes, Group work & etc)
• Project
10. Lecturers:
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11. Academic Progression:
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