Undergraduate Programmes
The Department of Chinese Studies currently offers only undergraduate programme:
(i). Full time
The programme is either a 4-year B. A. degree programme in Chinese Studies for students admitted through UTME or a 3-year B.A. degree programme in Chinese Studies for those admitted through Direct Entry (DE).
(ii). Part-time:
The programme is a 5-year B.A. degree programme in Chinese Studies for students admitted through the Continuing Education Programme (CEP).
(Plans to commence postgraduate programme are currently under consideration).
Enrolment and Wastage Rates
Session |
Number Enrolled |
Number Graduated |
Wastage Rate |
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Regular |
CEP |
Regular |
CEP |
Regular |
CEP |
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2015/2015 |
15 |
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15 |
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2015/2016 |
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2016/2017 |
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2017/2018 |
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2018/2019 |
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2019/2020 |
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2020/2021 |
18 |
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13 |
– |
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Admission Requirements
(See Nnamdi Azikiwe University General and Academic Regulations, ch.2, 2.1-2.2.2)
Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME)
Applicants for admission to the Department of Chinese Studies through UTME must:
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attain the approved Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) minimum score and satisfy the University assessment in the post- UTME screening;
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have attained the age of 16 (sixteen) years by the first of October of the year of admission;
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by the first day of October of the year of admission possess at least one of the following qualifications:
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the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) or the General Certificate of Education (GCE, ordinary level) or equivalent certificate with credit level passes in at least five subjects, including the English Language obtained in not more than two (2) sittings;
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the Teachers Grade Two Certificate with credit or merit passes in at least five
subjects, including English Language in not more than two (2) sittings.
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satisfy the Faculty/Departmental entry requirements for the Department as approved by Senate.
Direct Entry (DE)
Applicants for admission through direct entry (DE) must:
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meet the requirements in b, c, d above;
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possess at least one of the following qualifications:
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at least two (2) subjects passed at the Advanced or Principal Level of GCE/HSC
pass at the credit/merit level in at least two major subjects in the NCE:
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a minimum of an upper credit pass at the ND or Nnamdi Azikiwc University
Diploma in the relevant discipline;
iii. a university first degree or HND or its equivalent.
Graduation Requirements
Exchange/Immersion Programme
Students of the department are required to spend the third year of their study in China or other countries where they can spend the year learning the Chinese language in a university or alternatively in Nigeria working in places where proficiency in the Chinese language is a required. During the one-year exchange/immersion programme abroad, students are required to pass both HSK 4 and HSK 5. Their scores in the HSK 4 examination shall be used in lieu of the scores for the first semester examinations. Likewise, their scores in HSK 5 shall be used in lieu of the scores for second semester examinations.
Duration of Study
Students admitted through UTME shall spend a minimum of 4 years. Those admitted through direct entry (DE) shall spend a minimum of 3 years. In addition, they must pass all first-year courses. Those admitted through CEP shall spend a minimum of 5 years. During all the three different periods of study, the students are required to register for, take, and pass all required courses.
Inter-Departmental Transfer and Deferment
(See Nnamdi Azikiwe University General and Academic Rules, ch.2, 2.2.5)
Inter-deferment transfer
Students admitted through UTME to another department, but who wish to transfer to the Department of Chinese Studies shall:
(i). spend one academic session in their original departments
(ii). not be in their final year
(iii). not have any course outstanding even if their CGPA is above the required minimum
(v). pay a transfer fee of N100,000 (one hundred thousand naira)
(vi). apply through the Registrar on the prescribed form enclosing photocopies of qualifying certificate(s) and certified statements of results for all semesters spent so far
(vii). meet the admission requirements applicable to the year of study of the programme into which they seek transfer
(viii). earn waivers for only those relevant courses passed in his former department
(ix). have the remaining courses that they did not earn waivers appear in their official academic record but shall not be taken into account in determining his final CGPA
(x). collect from the Admissions Office a transfer letter stating the new programme of study, waivers and year of study
(xi). collect from the Admissions Office a transfer letter stating the new programme, the approved year of study and the course for which waivers had been granted
Deferment of Admission
Eligibility, Procedure and Duration
(a). Students applying for deferment of admission shall:
(i). be those admitted through UTME or Direct Entry
(ii). have completed the registration formalities and paid the prescribed school fees for the session
(b). Application for deferment of admission shall be:
(i). made to the Registrar through the Dean of Faculty of Arts through the Head of the Department of Chinese Studies within two (2) weeks of the session
(ii). presented to Senate for approval
(c). Deferment shall be for a period of one academic year.
Curriculum
Numbering System
Stress Area Code
Language (Grammar) 0
Literature 1
History 2
Culture/Folklore 3
Chinese Linguistics 4
Research Methodology & Project 5
N.B. In the numbering system, three digits are used. The first digit stands for the year of study. The middle digit stands for the course or stress area. The last digit indicates the semester. (Odd number indicates the course is taught in the first semester; even number indicates the course is taught in the second semester).
Courses
First Year (First Semester)
Grouping |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
General Courses |
GST 101 |
Use of English I |
1 |
GST 103 |
Introduction to Philosophy & Logic |
2 |
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GST 107 |
Nigerian Peoples and Cultures |
2 |
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GST 108 |
Basic Igbo Studies I |
1 |
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Core Courses |
CHS 101 |
Elementary Chinese |
2 |
CHS 103 |
Chinese Orthography & Pronunciation |
3 |
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CHS 104 |
Listening Chinese |
3 |
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CHS 111 |
Reading Chinese |
3 |
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CHS 107 |
Early Chinese History |
3 |
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Intra-Faculty Courses |
FRE 101 |
Elementary French I |
2 |
SPA 101 |
Elementary Spanish I |
2 |
Total: 24
First Year (Second Semester)
Grouping |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
General Courses |
GST 102 |
Use of English II |
1 |
GST 104 |
History and Philosophy of Science |
2 |
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GST 109 |
Basic Igbo Studies II |
1 |
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Core Courses |
CHS 102 |
Modern Chinese History |
3 |
CHS 105 |
Speaking/Oral Chinese |
3 |
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CHS 112 |
Writing Chinese Character |
3 |
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CHS 109 |
Conversational Chinese |
3 |
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Intra Faculty Courses |
FRE 102 |
Elementary French II |
2 |
SPA 102 |
Elementary Spanish II |
2 |
Total: 23
Second Year (First Semester)
Grouping |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
Inter Faculty Courses |
CSC 101 |
Computer Programming & Language |
2 |
Core Courses |
CHS 201 |
Introduction to Chinese Culture |
3 |
CHS 203 |
Intermediate Chinese I |
3 |
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CHS 205 |
Writing Composition |
3 |
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CHS 211 |
Reading Comprehension in Chinese |
3 |
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CHS 209 |
HSK Level 3 |
3 |
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Intra Faculty Courses |
IGB 101 |
Elementary Igbo I |
2 |
ENG 161 |
Intro. to Nigerian Literature |
2 |
Total: 21
Second Year (Second Semester)
Grouping |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
Inter Faculty Courses |
CSC 102 |
Computer Programming & Languages II |
2 |
ENT 200 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies |
0 |
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Core Courses |
CHS 202 |
Introduction to Chinese Grammar |
3 |
CHS 204 |
Intermediate Chinese II |
3 |
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CHS 207 |
Writing Essay in Chinese |
3 |
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CHS 212 |
Practical Translation |
3 |
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CHS 210 |
Intro. to Chinese Literature |
3 |
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Intra Faculty Courses |
IGB 102 |
Elementary Igbo II |
2 |
ENG 102 |
Introduction to Nigerian Literature II |
2 |
Total: 21
Third Year (First Semester)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Units |
CHS 301 |
Advanced Chinese I |
6 |
CHS 303 |
Advanced Listening Chinese |
4 |
CHS 304 |
Advanced Spoken Chinese |
4 |
CHS 311 |
Modern Chinese Grammar |
2 |
CHS 306 |
Survey of China |
2 |
CHS 313 |
Survey of Chinese Economy |
2 |
Total: 20
Third Year (Second Semester)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Units |
CHS 302 |
Advanced Chinese II |
6 |
CHS 305 |
Advanced Spoken Chinese II |
4 |
CHS 312 |
Modern Chinese Literature |
2 |
CHS 307 |
Language Practice |
3 |
CHS 322 |
Chinese as a Second Language Teaching: Theory and Methods |
3 |
CHS 308 |
Modern Chinese Vocabulary |
3 |
Total: 21
Fourth Year (First Semester)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
CHS 401 |
Intro. to Chinese Religion and Philosophy |
3 |
CHS 403 |
China and Globalisation |
3 |
CHS 405 |
Advanced Chinese III |
3 |
CHS 407 |
History of Chinese Civilisation |
3 |
CHS 411 |
Introduction to Chinese Linguistics |
3 |
CHS 413 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
Total: 18
Fourth Year (Second Semester)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Unit |
CHS 402 |
Government and Politics of China |
3 |
CHS 404 |
Advanced Chinese IV |
3 |
CHS 406 |
China’s Foreign Policy in Africa |
3 |
CHS 409 |
Modern Chinese Economy |
3 |
CHS 412 |
Introduction to Chinese Morphology |
3 |
CHS 422 |
Project (Thesis) |
6 |
Total: 21
Distribution of Courses by Semester
Year of Study |
Semester |
Credit Units |
First Year |
First Semester |
24 |
Second Semester |
23 |
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Second Year |
First Semester |
21 |
Second Semester |
21 |
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Third Year |
First Semester |
20 |
Second Semester |
21 |
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Fourth Year |
First Semester |
18 |
Second Semester |
21 |