Chinese (BA)

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Asian and Near Eastern Languages Bachelors BA

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Major Academic Plan

Learning Outcomes

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Oral Proficiency (Speaking and Listening)

Learning Outcome

Speak and comprehend Mandarin Chinese at the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)Advanced-Mid level demonstrating both an ability to negotiate face-to-face interactions in linguistically socially and culturally appropriate ways (direct measures 1 and 7) and an ability to listen to and comprehend the main points of spoken Chinese including television and radio news broadcasts at an advanced level (direct measures 2 and 7).

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Reading and Writing Proficiency

Learning Outcome

Read a variety of formal and informal genres of writing at the ACTFL advanced-mid level (direct measure 3) and write notes correspondence and short essays at the ACTFL intermediate high level while demonstrating an awareness of literary Chinese writing conventions (direct measure 4).

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Analyze Chinese Culture, Literature and Language

Learning Outcome

Be able to analyze and discuss core aspects of Chinese civilization including classical Chinese language and literature, modern and contemporary Chinese literature and film, Chinese culture, and the Chinese language. (Direct Measures 5 and 6 and Indirect Measure 2)

Program Requirements

It is strongly recommended that StDev 317 be taken at the end of the sophomore year or the beginning of the junior year. Because liberal arts degrees provide preparation in a variety of useful fields rather than a single career track, this course is recommended to help liberal arts students focus on specific educational and occupational goals and to identify the career options or educational opportunities available to them. The course will introduce them to the resources needed for accessing information about graduate schools, internships, careers, and career development. Students will learn basic employment strategies, including the steps necessary for obtaining employment related to their own specialty.

Requirement 1 — Complete 1 Course

course - Humanities & Professional Life 1.0

Recommended Courses are not required to complete the program

Complete the following prerequisite courses: Chin 101, 102, 201. (May be waived for students with previous language experience.)

course - Beginning Mandarin 4.0

course - Intermediate Mandarin 4.0

Requirement 2 — Complete 7 Courses

course - Intermediate Mandarin 4.0

course - Advanced Mandarin 4.0

course - Selected Rdgs of Modern Chin 3.0

course - Chinese Culture - You may take once 3.0

course - Senior Seminar for Majors 2.0

Requirement 3 — Complete 1 of 3 Courses

course - Chinese Film in Translation 3.0

course - Chin Lit inTranslation--Poetry 3.0

course - Chin Lit inTranslation-Prose 3.0

Requirement 4 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

course - Structure of Chinese 3.0

course - Intro to Chinese Linguistics 3.0

Requirement 5 — Complete 3 of 5 Courses

course - Speaking & Listening Mastery 2.0

course - Classical & Literary Chinese 3.0

course - Modern Chinese Literature 3.0

course - Contemporary Chinese Liter 3.0

Requirement 6 — Complete 1 Requirement

Complete 9 additional hours required from upper-division Chinese.

It is mandatory that students consult with their advisor to determine supporting courses appropriate to professional goals.

Requirement 6.1 — Complete 9 hours

course - Advanced Conversation - You may take once 1.0v

course - Structure of Chinese 3.0

course - Intro to Chinese Linguistics 3.0

course - Translation & Interpretation 3.0

course - Chinese Film in Translation 3.0

course - Chin Lit inTranslation--Poetry 3.0

course - Chin Lit inTranslation-Prose 3.0

course - Chinese Philosophy 3.0

course - Business Chinese 3.0

course - Chin Lang Tchg Procedures 3.0

course - Academic Internship - You may take once 0.5v

course - Speaking & Listening Mastery 2.0

course - Classical & Literary Chinese 3.0

course - Modern Chinese Literature 3.0

course - Contemporary Chinese Liter 3.0

course - Chinese Poetry - You may take once 3.0

course - Sec Minor Student Teaching - You may take once 4.0

course - Individual Study in Chinese - You may take once 0.5v

course - Academic Internship - You may take once 0.5v