Chinese Studies B.A. Learning Outcomes

Emphasis in Chinese Culture and Society

1. Speak Mandarin Chinese at the basic level, demonstrating a limited ability to negotiate face to face interactions as well as other formal and informal speaking contexts.
2. Develop an understanding of the major trends in the history of modern China.
3. Develop a broad synthetic understanding of the relationship of modern Chinese culture within its social and historical contexts.
4. Apply critical thinking skills and demonstrate English writing skills.

Emphasis in Chinese Language and Literature

1. Speak Mandarin Chinese at the advanced level, demonstrating an ability to negotiate face to face interactions as well as other formal and informal speaking contexts.
2. Read a variety of written genres including literary and journalistic texts and other formal and informal forms of writing at an advanced level.
3. Analyze and discuss Chinese literary genres, works, and authors in their social, historical, and religious contexts.
4. Read and analyze selected texts in classical Chinese and demonstrate knowledge of key grammatical patterns.
5. Apply critical thinking skills and demonstrate English writing skills.

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