Chinese BA

Overview

Study Abroad Early acquisition of Asian language skills aids in the timely completion of major requirements and enriches appreciation of Asian cultures. Students are encouraged, therefore, to complete up to a year of language study in approved programs of study abroad.

Learning Outcomes

Advanced ability to speak, read, and write modern Chinese

Demonstrated competence in reading classical Chinese

Broad knowledge of Chinese cultural, religious, and/or literary history from early periods to the modern era

Demonstrated disciplinary familiarity in analysis of texts, objects, and historical trends

Clear and effective writing on topics in Chinese civilization, in ways that draw upon the complex dynamics and cultural transformations across the history of China

Formulation of research projects that engage critically and thoughtfully with primary and secondary materials

Entry to the Major

Transfer Students

Major Requirements

Preparation for the Major

Complete two courses as follows:

Intermediate Modern Chinese

Elective

The Major

Complete 11 courses as follows:

Chinese Language

Select five language courses from either modern Chinese or from premodern Chinese from the following. At least two language courses must be in the premodern language or texts.

Modern Chinese

Select from:

Premodern Chinese

Select from:

Literature

Select one course from:

Elective Courses on China

Select three elective courses on China from the following list or from the Chinese language course groups not used to fulfill another requirement:

Additional Upper-Division Elective Courses within the Department (Outside China).

Honors Program

The honors program is a three-term sequence (Asian 198A-198B-198C), taken in addition to requirements for the major, that culminates in the submission of a 40- to 60-page thesis. In most circumstances courses 198A-198B-198C are taken in the senior year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), although students also have the option of taking course 198A in spring quarter of their junior year. Students are expected to use an Asian language in their research, with the scope of language work to be determined in consultation with their faculty adviser. Highest honors, honors, or no honors are awarded as determined by the faculty thesis director and the departmental honors committee.

Policies

Honors Program

Admission

The honors program is open to majors with a 3.5 grade-point average in upper-division courses in the major and a 3.0 overall GPA. Students should apply for admission by spring quarter of their junior year and, at the time of admission, must have completed at least two upper-division courses in their major. For application forms and more information, contact the departmental undergraduate adviser.

Requirements

Highest honors, honors, or no honors are awarded as determined by the faculty thesis director and the departmental honors committee.

To qualify for graduation with departmental honors, students must (1) complete all requirements for the major, (2) have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or better in upper-division courses required for the major and an overall GPA of 3.0 or better, and (3) complete Asian 198A-198B-198C.

To qualify for graduation with departmental highest honors, students must (1) complete all requirements for the major, (2) have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.8 or better in upper-division courses required for the major and an overall GPA of 3.5 or better, and (3) complete Asian 198A-198B-198C with a grade of A in each course.