Bachelor of Arts - Asian Languages: Chinese
Program Description
Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in Chinese study the language, literature, and culture of China. They gain a respectable measure of competence in reading, writing and oral/aural skills in the Chinese language. Throughout the program, students take courses in either Japanese or Korean and related courses in Chinese and East Asian culture on topics such as Chinese history, art, religion, government, literary and cultural theory and linguistics. In addition, ASU has a summer overseas program to study Chinese.
Chinese Language Flagship
Those interested in studying Chinese may also be interested in the Chinese Language Flagship Partner Program.
Career Opportunities
Graduates have a variety of career opportunities. Many work for firms that deal with international trade for U.S. companies that have branches in China or for Chinese companies located either in the United States or China. Other graduates work for government agencies or teach (usually English) in China. Some pursue graduate work in Chinese studies, eventually teaching the language and/or culture in universities or colleges.
Contact Information
Please contact a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor for more information about the major, catalog year determination and general advising questions.