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.
Traversing history, philosophy, linguistics, translation, literature, gender and film, our academics are experts in Chinese language and culture.?
Our expertise covers a diversity of disciplines including Chinese linguistics, Chinese pedagogy, second language acquisition, media in Chinese society, social and political changes in China, multiculturalism and multilingualism in China, minority education, East Asian thought and East Asian Buddhism.
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 with the China Studies Centre, our Sydney China Visitors program invites innovative and respected researchers in Chinese Studies from around the world.
Chinese Studies
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.
Our Research
We have research strengths across these broad areas:
Sydney China Distinguished Fellows
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, the Sydney China Visitors program invites 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.
If you wish to learn English at the University of Sydney, consider enrolling in an English course with CET. CET contributes to the University of Sydney's efforts to support international students through the provision of preparatory English language courses.
Our English teachers are highly qualified above and beyond the stringent standards of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). CET is a fully accredited English school.
Darwin Language Institute Provides Chinese Language Courses. The Darwin Languages Centre is a government school that specializes in teaching languages other than English. Since its establishment in 1997, this unique center has supported thousands of students to pursue their interest in language.
Chinese (Cantonese) Language course is offered by Victorian School of Languages. Â In standards and content, courses are comparable to those offered in day school language classes, and follow a standard course design.
Mandarin: Elementary 1 is a beginners’ course focusing on the attainment of basic conversational and grammatical skills.
For 3+ yrs old children. Specially selected materials coupled with fun activities to introduce Chinese language to young learners. Activities include weekly topic, craft, singing and dancing, and storytelling.
Chinese mandarin classes are offered from beginners to advanced level by La Lingua Language School.
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