Chinese

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Assistant Professor Xingbo Li (Program Director)

The Chinese Program offers a wide range of courses that promote language learning and the development of intercultural competence necessary for communication in Chinese. The curriculum focuses on a balanced development of language and cultural competence across proficiency levels. All students are encouraged to participate in the cultural activities organized by the Chinese Club and to immerse themselves in Chinese culture on and off campus. Chinese majors are required to study abroad for one full semester, normally in the fall of their senior year, in an approved program in China.

Goals:

Students learn to communicate in Chinese at an intermediate high or advanced low level fluently and accurately with an appropriate breadth of vocabulary, enhance their understanding of Chinese culture, and develop their critical thinking skills. The Chinese Program uses the Proficiency Guidelines from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language to achieve learning goals.  

Outcomes:

Upon graduation, students majoring in Chinese will be able to:

  • reach intermediate-high to advanced-low level of proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
  • read authentic Chinese writings and recognize approximately 2700 characters and 5000 compounds.
  • demonstrate an extensive understanding of Chinese values and beliefs.
  • use critical skills to analyze Chinese cultural materials. 

Careers for this Major:
  • Law Enforcement
  • Military Service
  • Diplomacy
  • Education
  • Business
  • Social Services
  • Health Care 
  • Politics
  • Environmental Science 
  • Advertising and Mass Media