Course Details

Award: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language & Literature (BCL)
(R2/0232/6/0007) (22/03/2026 - 21/03/2031)
MQA Approval MQA/ FA4646
Duration 3 years (total up 8 semesters, incl. Industrial Training)
Intakes February, May & September
Total Course Fees RM 39,700 (To view complete fee structure, please click HERE)
Remark: This fee structure is applicable to Malaysian students only. Fee structure for international students please consult Institute of International Education (IIE), NEUC (E-mail: iie@newera.edu.my).
Medium of Instruction Chinese
Department DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Course Introduction

The Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature involves a three-year study in New Era University College. With Chinese literature as its core, the programme includes courses on etymology and related studies such as history, philosophy, philology as well as courses on Malaysian and Southeast Chinese. Our graduates may engage in any aspect related to Research, Education, Media, Cultural and creative industry, corporate, etc.

The objective is to produce graduates with a strong moral character and to enhance their ability to adjust to the changing social trends, to appreciate and to maintain cultural traditions, be creative and innovative, and to meet the professional demands of the job market.

Programme Modules *
A组:文史哲研究与汉学 B组:文学创作与编辑出版
  1. 诗选Selected Readings in Classical Poetry 

  2. 历代文选Selected Classical Literary Works

  3. 中国古典小说选读Selected Readings in Classical Novels

  4. 先秦两汉文学史History of Pre-Qin and Han Dynasties Literature

  5. 魏晋南北朝文学史History of Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties Literature

  6. 唐宋文学史History of Tang and Song Dynasties Literature 

  7. 元明清文学史History of Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties Literature

  8. 中国文献学Chinese Classical Documentation

  9. 文字学Etymology

  10. 中国历史(I)Chinese History (I)

  11. 中国历史(II)Chinese History (II)

  12. 中国学术导读(经史)Readings in Chinese Learning (Classics and History)

  13. 中国学术导读(子集)Readings in Chinese Learning (Philosophy and Anthology)

  14. 中国思想史History of Chinese Thought

  15. 四书The Four Books of Confucianism

  16. 古代汉语Classical Chinese Language

  17. 词选Selected Readings in Classical Verse 

  18. 中国文学理论批评史The History of Chinese Literary Theory and Criticism

  19. 诗经Shijing (Book of Songs) 

  20. 史记Shiji (Historical Records)

  21. 训诂学Critical Interpretation of Ancient Texts

  22. 声韵学Phonology  

  23. 儒家与经济伦理Confucianism and Economic Ethics

  24. 中国四大名著与现代管理The Four Great Chinese Classical Novel and Modern Management

  25. 孙子兵法与现代社会Art of War and Contemporary Society

  1. 创意文案写作Creative Copywriting

  2. 文学概论Introduction to Literature

  3. 中国现当代文学史History of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature 

  4. 马华文学史History of Malaysian Chinese Literature

  5. 马华文学作品选读Selected Readings in Malaysian Chinese Literature

  6. 中文刊物与出版Chinese Publishing Industry

  7. 翻译概论Introduction to Translation

  8. 中国现当代文学作品选读Selected Literary Works in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature

  9. 东南亚华文文学专题研究Studies of Chinese Literature in Southeast Asia

  10. 港台文学Hong Kong and Taiwan Literature 

  11. 世界文学World Literature

  12. 剧本欣赏与创作Creative Script Writing 

  13. 散文写作Chinese Prose Writing

  14. 创意写作Creative Writing

  15. 商务秘书与与应用写作Business Secretarial Practice and Writing

  16. 中文字型设计与排版Chinese Typography and Typesetting

C组:企业、社区与华人研究 D组:应用中文与教学
  1. 马来西亚华人研究Research on the Chinese in Malaysia 

  2. 当代中国Contemporary China

  3. 华人企业文化Chinese Enterprise Culture

  4. 中国文化概要Introduction to Chinese Culture

  5. 数位人文概论 Introduction to Digital Humanities

  6. 中国方言与田野调查Chinese Dialects and Field Methods

  7. 当今世界Current World Issues 

  8. 文化资产管理与博物馆学Cultural Heritage Management and Museology

  9. 华人民俗学Chinese Folklore 

  10. 中华文化体验 Chinese Culture Experience

  1. 古代汉语Classical Chinese Language

  2. 现代汉语Modern Chinese Language 

  3. 语音教学Teaching Chinese Phonetics as a Second Language

  4. 语言学概论Introduction to Linguistics

  5. AI与华文教育AI and Chinese Language Education

  6. 汉字故事Chinese Characters and Cultural Narratives

  7. 中文教学与课堂评估Chinese Language Teaching and Classroom Assessment 

  8. 文学作品赏析与教学Literary Works Appreciation and Pedagogy

综合类:

  1. 学术规范与研究方法Academic Principles and Research Methods

  2. 论文写作指导(I) Thesis Writing I

  3. 论文写作指导(II) Thesis Writing II

  4. 专业实习Industrial Training

* Selected programme modules

Minimum Entry Requirement
  • STPM (CGPA2.0) with 2 Principal Passes and SPM with a Credit in Chinese subject
  • UEC with 5 Credits and pass in Chinese subject
  • Foundation in Chinese Communication, New Era University College
  • A Level / Other qualifications deemed equivalent by MQA

*For detailed information on entry requirements, please contact Marketing & Sales Department.

Career Prospects

This programme was planned in align with the development of the society and emphasized on inheriting and passing on of traditional culture and values, and at the same time encourage the spirit of innovation. Our main aim is to produce competent graduates not only acquired the professional capabilities, caring for the society and willing to contribute in promoting traditional culture and values, but also well prepared for the workplace. Our graduates may engage in any aspect related to

  • Chinese Language and Literature such as:
    Literature and text writing: writer, screenwriter, freelance writer.
  • Media and editing: reporter, editor, we-media.
  • Corporate and business: administrator, event planner, HR executive.
  • Cultural and creative industry: copywriter, cultural creative industry planner.
  • Education and research: teacher, academic staff, researcher.

Besides, graduates of this programme may continue their studies to our Master’s Degree or proceed to related fields for further studies such as contemporary literature, bibliography, linguistics, literature and art, or other humanities such as history, sociology, folklore and anthropology in other universities locally or abroad.

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03-8740 6392 (Main Line)
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