Courses

This course is designed to provide participants with the ability to implement skills required to research, evaluate, review and understand the complex concepts of the Sinology and limited Buddhist texts as they apply to contemporary society.

It will provide participants with a range of knowledge and skills to implement analytical skills to interpret the message of Sinology and limited Buddhist texts from what is known as the Collected Works of Zhou Anshi, the Governing Principles of Ancient China, The Records of the Grand Historian, Zhuangzi, the Tao Te Ching and the Vows and Practices of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva and apply them to contemporary society.

1. Preferably a Bachelor Degree or at least a Year 12 Certificate in Australia (Senior High School Certificate) or an overseas equivalent qualification recognized by an accrediting authority, and provide a notarized (English translated) copy.
2. Have attained fluency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Mandarin.
3. Be able to recite by memory《論語》《大學》《中庸》《老子道德經》《莊子內篇》《佛說大乘無量壽莊嚴清淨平等覺經》《金剛經》in Mandarin.
4. Complete the English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS)*.
5. Attend an online workshop, and pass the academic and virtues assessment given by the Department of Sinology Studies.
*If the applicant is from an English-speaking background and can demonstrate high level English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, then completion of ELICOS is not required. 

Acquire both Knowledge and Teaching Experience (Total 8 Units)

NAT11126009 Develop and apply advanced traditional Chinese music skills
NAT11128003 Implement concepts of the Vows and Practices of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva
NAT11128005 Develop and apply complex English skills for Buddhist Studies
NAT11134001 Implement concepts of the Collected Works of Zhou Anshi
NAT11134002 Implement concepts of the Governing Principles of Ancient China
NAT11134003 Implement concepts of selected readings from The Records of the Grand Historian
NAT11134004 Implement concepts of selected readings from Zhuangzi    
NAT11134005 Implement concepts of selected readings from the Tao Te Ching