The number of people who are learning Chinese as a second language is increasing very rapidly. It is also the second most common language on the Internet. As China is an increasingly important business partner of New Zealand, learning Chinese will give you the edge over other candidates for a wide variety of jobs.
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Topics in Chinese |
|---|---|
| Subject | Chinese |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,393.95 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Eligibility
- This paper is suitable for students specialising in any discipline with advanced (but non-native) Chinese language competency. The paper aims at enhancing students' reading ability and understanding of the cultural and sociopolitical context to which the examined texts belong.
- Contact
- languages@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Convener: Professor Paola Voci
- Paper Structure
- The class meets once a week (2 hours), and it has a seminar format in which the students are expected to read the assigned readings, prepare questions and lead the discussion in class.
- Textbooks
All required readings are available for you as electronic reserve at the Otago Library as well as on Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students will gain:
- The ability to read independently Chinese texts (with a particular emphasis on fiction and critical prose)
- The ability to present and critique complex texts both orally and in writing
The number of people who are learning Chinese as a second language is increasing very rapidly. It is also the second most common language on the Internet. As China is an increasingly important business partner of New Zealand, learning Chinese will give you the edge over other candidates for a wide variety of jobs.
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Topics in Chinese |
|---|---|
| Subject | Chinese |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Eligibility
- This paper is suitable for students in any discipline with advanced (but non-native) Chinese language competency. The paper aims at enhancing students' reading ability and understanding of the cultural and sociopolitical context to which the examined texts belong.
- Contact
- languages@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Convener: Professor Paola Voci
- Paper Structure
- The class meets once a week (two hours), and it has a seminar format in which the students are expected to read the assigned readings, prepare questions and lead the discussion in class.
- Textbooks
All required readings are available on eReserve, as well as on Aoroa.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students will gain:
- The ability to read independently Chinese texts (with a particular emphasis on fiction and critical prose).
- The ability to present and critique complex texts both orally and in writing.