Chinese Studies
Understanding and appreciating the language of the future
Traversing history, philosophy, linguistics, translation, literature, gender and film, our academics are experts in Chinese language and culture.
Our expertise coversÌýa diversity of disciplinesÌýincluding Chinese linguistics, Chinese pedagogy, second language acquisition, media in Chinese society, social and political changes in China, multiculturalism and multilingualismÌýin China, minority education, East Asian thought and East Asian Buddhism.Ìý Ìý
We teach both Modern Standard Chinese (Standard Mandarin/Putong Hua) and Classical Chinese from beginner level, and we provide options for students who can already read Chinese fluently. We also offer opportunities to study topics as diverse as language, linguistics, translation, literature, gender and film.
In partnership withÌýtheÌýChina Studies Centre,Ìý´Ç³Ü°ùÌýSydney China Visitors programÌýinvites innovative and respected researchers in Chinese Studies from around the world.We examine ethnicity and the movement of peoples; religions and belief systems; and the economic and political relationships between Asia and other parts of the world. We also look at key movements and effects of the 20th and 21st centuries, such as nationalism, revolution, military rule, democracy and popular culture including manga and K-Pop.
Chinese Studies delivers a solid understanding of Chinese society and culture and the foundational language skills essential to function with confidence in the Chinese-speaking world. Studies in this area have exchange and summer study opportunities, including to Peking University.
*Available in theÌýshared pool of majors and minors
We offer intensive In-Country programs of language study (normally from lower intermediate to advanced Modern Standard Chinese language) at Peking University and Fudan University in China.Ìý Ìý
We have research strengths across these broad areas:
Learn more:ÌýLanguages and cultures research
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Our advanced exchange programs provideÌýlife-changing experiences in China where students exerciseÌýtheirÌýlanguage skills andÌýdevelop an understanding ofÌýcultural intricacies first hand.Ìý
The Sydney China Distinguished Fellowship features senior scholars specialising in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, Culture or Translation Studies. In collaboration with the China Studies Centre, theÌýSydney China Visitors programÌýinvites innovative and respected researchers in Chinese Studies around the world.
The fellowship is enabled by the vision and generosity of Mr James Lee, a University of Sydney alumnus now based in Hong Kong.
Learn more about ourÌý2024 Sydney China Distinguished Fellows.
Learn more about ourÌý2023 Sydney China Distinguished Fellows.
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Opportunities from the School of Languages and Cultures
Room 506, Brennan MacCallum Building A18,
The University of Sydney, NSW, 2006
Phone: 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) (in Australia)
+61 2 8627 1444 (outside Australia)
Email:Ìýslc.enquiries@sydney.edu.au
