Learning Goals
Majors will acquire in-depth knowledge of China and its
culture. Majors will learn the cultural heritage of China through a wide and
coherent curriculum, which includes courses in the following humanities and
social science disciplines: literature, visual culture, history, religion,
language, and linguistics. Majors will be able to communicate effectively
(listening, speaking, and writing) in Standard Chinese (Mandarin) and will
learn critical skills in analyzing and interpreting literary, historical, and
cultural materials appropriate to the student's area of specialization.
Students will acquire the literary, cultural, and linguistic competency
necessary for continuing onto postgraduate study or employment requiring such
cultural knowledge and/or linguistic skill.
Requirements
The major in Chinese requires 30 credits distributed as follows: eight courses in Chinese language beyond the intermediate level,
including courses in both modern and Classical Chinese; two area studies
(nonlanguage) courses in Chinese literature and culture (under subject code
165 at any level).Note: An interdisciplinary major with a concentration in
Chinese is available through the program in East Asian Languages and Area Studies 214.
