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Chinese

Degree:	B.A. (Code 11070)
Department:	School of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Description:	The Chinese major provides the training and cultural background needed for entering East Asia-related careers in such fields as higher education, the arts, business, government, international relations, agriculture, or the media. Students may also consider a double major in Chinese and another discipline, such as business, international relations, economics, or journalism.
Advisor:	Dr. Jianmei Liu, 2103 Jiménez Hall, 301-405-7376, jl245@umail.umd.edu
Prerequisites:	Successful completion of Chinese language through the elementary level (CHIN 102/103)
Major Requirements:	36 credits: Language (18 credits): CHIN 201, 202, 203, 204, 301, 302; Civilization/History (6 credits) Option 1: HIST 284, 481 or 485, Option 2:-HIST 285, 480; Electives (12 credits, 300-400-level): 1 course in Chinese literature, 1 course in Chinese linguistics, 2 courses in language, literature, linguistics, or other East Asian subjects, all subject to the approval of a departmental advisor.
Supporting Courses:	Students are strongly urged to take additional courses in a discipline relating to their particular field of interest, such as linguistics, literary criticism, or comparative literature. Supporting courses should be chosen after consultation with a departmental advisor. Note: See also East Asian Studies Certificate Program. See your advisor about the Chinese/Business option (code 1107B)
Aditional Opportunities:	For additional information about opportunities for double major/degree and citations in business and foreign languages, visit the Business, Culture, and Language web site.