Chinese Studies Major
China, one of the world’s oldest civilizations, is increasingly important to United States national security, foreign relations, trade, and climate change policy. Chinese language is a valuable asset for careers in business, government, technology, education, law, and journalism.
Department Advanced Placement Policy
Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the AP exam in Chinese Language and Culture earn placement in the curriculum but not progress toward the minimum number of courses required by the major. Students who take a course that duplicates the AP award in Chinese will forfeit the AP credit.
Requirements
A minimum of 10 courses on Chinese language, literature, culture, and civilization as follows:
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Four to six courses in Chinese language at the 200 level or above, including at least two courses at the 400 level: | |
| Intermediate Chinese 1 | |
| Intermediate Chinese 2 | |
| Third Year Chinese 1 | |
| Third Year Chinese 2 | |
| Fourth Year Chinese 1 | |
| Fourth Year Chinese 2 | |
| Topics in Contemp Chin Society | |
| Introduction to Literary Chinese 1 | |
| Four to six additional courses on China taught in English or Chinese including: | |
One required Chinese culture course: | |
| Introduction to Chinese Culture (or a "topics" course on Chinese culture) | |
| Chin Cult Through Camera's Eye (or a "topics" course on Chinese culture) | |
One required Chinese literature course: | |
| Traditional Chinese Literature (or a “topics” course on Chinese literature.) | |
Two to four additional approved courses on China. These courses may be outside of the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and include, but are not limited to: | |
| Chinese Linguistics | |
| Econ Development Modern China | |
| World War II in East Asia | |
| Imperial China | |
| Asian Philosophy | |
| Buddhism | |
- Advising Note: In addition, majors must take two courses in their fourth year (the consent of their major advisor is needed for courses in English).