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Bachelor in Chinese Language

The "Bachelor in Chinese Language" program provides all the basic skills for learning Chinese, including reading, writing, speaking, listening, translation, and general culture about China and Chinese society.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

Preparing academically and professionally qualified graduates in the Chinese language. Those who are distinguished by their personal and research skills and who contribute to community service and compete in the labor market following the best national and international standards in their specialization.

Career opportunities

• Teacher Assistant. • Administrative posts requiring intercultural communication. • Media editor. • Content creator. • Content analyst. • Sound designer. • Assistant stage manager. • Journalist. • Editorial assistant. • Researcher in publishing houses and women research centers. • Cultural events coordinator. • Proofreading and editing in publishing houses.

Program Information

College of Languages
Department of Asian Languages
Major Asian Languages
Academic degree Bachelor in Chinese Language
Language of instruction Chinese
Duration 4 Years

Program Details

  1. 1.Providing graduates with specialized and professional knowledge, skills, and competencies in the field of Chinese language by providing an appropriate scientific environment.
  2. 2.Enabling graduates to learn independently, develop professionally, and adhere to professional ethics.
  3. 3.Developing graduates' analysis and research skills.
  4. 4.Preparing graduates who contribute to serving the community.
  1. k1.Know the basics of reading, writing and speaking Chinese.
  2. K2.Explain the phonetics and grammar of Chinese and various translation problems.
  3. k3.Identify the major features of Chinese history, civilization and literature
  4. S1.Apply reading, writing and oral expression skills in Chinese.
  5. S2.Compare different linguistic structures in Chinese.
  6. S3.Formulate a correct translation from and into Chinese in terms of language and expression.
  7. S4.Infer the distinctive features of different literary and historical eras.
  8. S5.Utilize technology and artificial intelligence in translation and information acquisition.
  9. V1.Adheres to professional and ethical standards.
  10. V2.Cooperates with peers in work teams to complete tasks related to research and community responsibility
  1. 1.Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Chinese.
  2. 2.Translating various texts from and into Chinese accurately and faithfully.
  3. 3.Reading texts related to Chinese civilization and history consciously.
  4. 4.Positive interaction with other cultures while preserving the graduate's cultural and national identity.
  5. 5.Use of modern technology and computer tools.
  6. 6.Positive interaction in various community activities.
  7. 7.Critical thinking and problem solving.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One CHIN 111 Chinese Phonetics 3 —
Level One CHIN 121 Characters and Dictionaries 2 —
Level One CHIN 131 Reading (1) 3 —
Level One CHIN 151 Chinese Grammar (1) 3 —
Level One IT 101 Principles of Information and Technology Systems 2 —
Level Two CHIN 122 Writing (1) 2 —
Level Two CHIN 132 Reading (2) 3 CHIN131
Level Two CHIN 141 Listening & Speaking (1) 3 —
Level Two CHIN 152 Chinese Grammar (2) 3 CHIN151
Level Two MATH 160 Statistics 3 —
Level Three CHIN 242 Listening & Speaking (2) 3 CHIN141
Level Three CHIN 223 Writing (2) 3 CHIN122
Level Three CHIN 233 Reading (3) 3 CHIN132
Level Three CHIN 253 Chinese Grammar (3) 3 CHIN152
Level Three FRNS 201 Second Foreign Language (French1) 3 —
Level Four CHIN 234 Reading (4) 3 CHIN233
Level Four CHIN 254 Chinese Grammar (4) 3 CHIN253
Level Four CHIN 271 Introduction to Translation 3 —
Level Four FRNS 202 Second Foreign Language (French2) 3 FRNS201OR FRNS101T
Level Five CHIN 335 Advanced Reading 3 CHIN234
Level Five CHIN 361 Rhetorical Applications (1) 3 —
Level Five CHIN 372 Media Translation 3 CHIN271
Level Five CHIN 382 Chinese Civilization 2 —
Level Five LING 303 Second Foreign Language (English3) 3 LING202
Level Six CHIN 343 Advanced Oral Practices 3 CHIN242
Level Six CHIN 362 Rhetorical Applications (2) 2 CHIN361
Level Six CHIN 373 Political Translation 3 CHIN271
Level Six CHIN 374 Sight Interpreting 3 CHIN271
Level Six CHIN 381 Chinese History 2 —
Level Six FRNS 304 Second Foreign Language (French4) 3 FRNS303
Level Seven CHIN 476 Economic & Commercial Translation 3 CHIN271
Level Seven CHIN 463 Lexicology 3 —
Level Seven CHIN 475 Consecutive Interpreting 3 CHIN271
Level Seven CHIN 483 Chinese Literature 3 —
Level Eight CHIN 491 Graduation Project 4 CHIN475AND CHIN463AND CHIN476AND CHIN483
Level Eight CHIN 492 co –op Training 6 —

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

College Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
LITE 151 Introduction to Literature 3
LITE 313 The Short Story 3
TRAN 111 Introduction to Translation 3
TRAN 131 Dictionary Skills 3
TRAN 433 Professional Translation Skills 3
LING 111 Introduction to Linguistics 3
LING 362 Computer- Assisted Language Learning (CALL) 3

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
CHIN 244 Oral Chinese Language 3
CHIN 255 Common Mistakes in Chinese Language 3
CHIN 264 Chinese Idiomatic Expressions 3
CHIN 284 Chinese culture 3
CHIN 332 Reading Journalistic Texts 3
CHIN 477 Audiovisual Translation 3
CHIN 478 Religious & Touristic Translation 3
CHIN 365 Terminology 3