The B.A. in Chinese provides students with the linguistic proficiency, as well as the knowledge of Chinese literature, culture, and history required for Chinese-related careers. It offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding not only of Chinese culture and their own culture, but also that of the entire human civilization. It educates students to think independently, critically, and rationally, and to perceive the world from a global and multicultural perspective.
The objectives of the program are achieved through the integration of multiple means including an interdisciplinary curriculum, lab work, a study abroad program, and activities served by the Chinese Cultural Center and the Chinese Club. The curriculum is composed of language courses at all levels, combined with upper-level courses in Chinese literature, culture, and history taught either in English or Chinese (or in both languages). The training at our multi-media Emerson Foreign Language Laboratory helps students consolidate and reinforce their communication ability. The study abroad program provides students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Chinese culture as well as to sharpen their language skills with highly concentrated training. The activities served by the Chinese Cultural Center and the Chinese Club lend students the channels to effectively interact with the local and international Chinese communities.
Students are encouraged to pursue the Chinese major or minor in tandem with a second major or minor. The content and structure of the program are designed to provide the maximum flexibility and compatibility for a double-major or a combination of the Chinese major with other academic disciplines.
Chinese Core Requirements:
- A minimum of 10 courses in total at 200 and higher levels;
- At least 6 courses taught in Chinese; all others taught in either Chinese or English;
- At least one modern Chinese literature course required, chosen from CHN 325 and CHN 326;
- At least one semester of study abroad, although two semesters are strongly encouraged.
Courses offerings:
All courses can be taken on campus or in China, except for the modern Chinese literature series (CHN 325 and CHN 326) and the Chinese Senior Seminar (CHN 430), which must be taken at Nazareth college.
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