This interdisciplinary program prepares students to thrive as globally aware and cross-culturally competent citizens through a critical understanding of Chinese cultures. Students develop functional Chinese communication skills and study Chinese literature, history, politics, and art. This program also addresses the role of China within larger global contexts. A major in Chinese Area Studies prepares students to apply their practical language skills, cultural knowledge, and global awareness to a wide variety of career choices, such as government, international relations, foreign service, immigration services, tourism or entrepreneurship.
Study abroad to China is strongly reccomended for the major (minimum of 6 credits). For more information about the program or Chinese language classes, please contact Prof. Weiqing Zhang.
Placement Information
Enrolling in the right course
| Take this.. | If you've.. |
|---|---|
| Beginning Chinese I (CHIN 1101, Fall Semester only) | never before studied Chinese, or taken one year of a Chinese language course in high school |
| Beginning Chinese II (CHIN 1102, Spring Semester only) | taken two years of recent high school Chinese language courses |
| Intermediate Chinese I (CHIN 1201, Fall Semester only) | taken three years of high school Chinese language courses |
| Intermediate Chinese II (CHIN 1202, Spring Semester only) | taken 4 years of high school Chinese language courses |
| CHIN 3xxx | taken 5 years of high school Chinese language courses (instructor permission required) |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate, at a minimum, the Intermediate level of proficiency in speaking the target language (as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
- Students will analyze relevant topics in spoken form in the target language.
- Students will analyze relevant topics in written form in the target language.
- Students will interpret the practices, products, and perspectives of cultures using the target language.
- Students will demonstrate cultural competence through investigation of the target culture.
- Students will demonstrate advanced written communication and information literacy skills.