Chinese (BA)
A minor in Chinese is described in the “Minors” section.
Location
- Storrs Campus
Modality
- In Person
Requirements
The Chinese major requires a minimum of 36 credits in courses at the 2000 level or above, including 24 credits in Chinese and 12 credits of related courses from programs other than Chinese. A minimum of 12 major credits must consist of Chinese courses taken in residence. Only six may be transfer credits. AP credits may not be used toward the major.
Chinese majors must complete a minimum of 24 credits courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Language Courses | ||
| Select 12 credits of the following: | 12 | |
| Chinese for Engineers | ||
| Chinese Composition and Conversation | ||
| Chinese Composition and Conversation II | ||
| Business Chinese | ||
| Language and Identity in Greater China | ||
| Contemporary Chinese Film | ||
| Advanced Chinese Writing | ||
| Contemporary Chinese Culture | ||
| Networking in China | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Content Courses | ||
| Select 12 credits of the following: | 12 | |
| Chinese Dishes and Drinks | ||
| Chinese Eco-Literature and Eco-Cinema | ||
| Chinese Calligraphy | ||
| Chinese for Engineers | ||
| Business Chinese | ||
| Language and Identity in Greater China | ||
| Advanced Chinese Writing | ||
| Contemporary Chinese Culture | ||
| Chinese Film | ||
| Topics in Chinese Literature | ||
| Introduction to Chinese Linguistics | ||
| Women in Chinese Literature and Film | ||
| Related Courses | ||
| Select 12 credits at 2000 level or above from a program other 12 than Chinese with the advisor's consent. | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Enrollment in an Education Abroad program in a Chinese-speaking country is required for all Chinese majors. With the advisor’s consent, any of the above courses may be replaced by an appropriate CHIN 3293 Foreign Study course from study abroad programs.
Up to 12 credits taken in study abroad programs may count toward the major. Students can enroll in either UConn-sponsored or non-UConn-sponsored programs. In either case, students must consult with the advisor to determine which courses will receive credits.
To satisfy the Information Literacy Competency and Writing in the major requirements, all students must take CHIN 3250W Advanced Chinese Writing.
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the college in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this catalog.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate authentic Chinese materials—such as literature, films, TV shows, music, and online content—by exploring their cultural, political, and philosophical significance in relation to their socio-historical and global contexts.
- Demonstrate proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese in both formal and informal settings.
- Examine contemporary issues in Chinese society—such as gender, urbanization, and consumerism—through interdisciplinary and multimedia perspectives.
- Categorize major periods, movements, genres, and key figures in modern and contemporary Chinese literature.
- Analyze how language shapes identity and society, including topics like dialect variation, bilingualism, and language policy. Demonstrate both critical thinking and reflective writing skills in an original research paper in Chinese that incorporates textual analysis, interviews, and cross-cultural comparisons.