About Chinese Studies
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Overview
CHINESE STUDIES OVERVIEW
We’re the only HBCU in the U.S. to offer both a major and minor in Chinese studies. This program enables Morehouse men to develop proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and expertise in Chinese studies and solidly prepares them for leading roles in political and economic interactions between the United States and China.
The Chinese major requires a total of 10 courses in Chinese language and culture. The minor requires six courses. The cost-effective summer study abroad programs subsidized by scholarships provide ample opportunities for students to immerse themselves in Chinese culture and society. Study abroad is integral to the curriculum in the Chinese studies program.
Students who graduate with a Chinese major/minor work in business, diplomacy, government, education, and many other professional fields. Some Morehouse Chinese majors/minors have become businessmen, intelligence officers, diplomats, journalists, educators, and others. Students with proficiency and expertise in Chinese usually find a job quickly or are accepted into prestigious graduate programs at world-renowned universities. -
Outcomes
Outcomes
Students who complete the requirements of a major in Chinese are able to:
Attain the intermediate-high level in Chinese speaking, listening and reading, and intermediate level in writing, based on the ACTFL proficiency guidelines
Acquire basic critical thinking skills to view issues from non-U.S. perspectives and to engage in cross-cultural and comparative analysis
Articulate ideas or write cogently on topics related to China and Chinese culture, using interdisciplinary approaches and sources
Argue and discuss various aspects of historical and cultural trends pertaining to China’s diverse and complex past and present. -
Earn The Major
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies
General Education (Core)
33-48 hours 33-48Refer to the general education requirements for more information.
The following courses are required:
Chinese Studies Major
38 hours
- HCHI 201 Intermediate Chinese
- HCHI 202 Intermediate Chinese
- HCHI 210 Chinese Culture Through Film (taught in English)
- HCHI 301 Advanced Chinese
- HCHI 302 Advanced Chinese
- HCHI 331 Modern Chinese (taught in English)
- HCHI 401 Advanced Chinese: Chinese Language and Culture I
- HCHI 402 Advanced Chinese: Chinese Language and Culture II
- HCHI 440 Directed Studies in Chinese
- HCHI 303 General Conversation
- HCHI 304 General Conversation
- HCHI 310 Business Chinese
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Earn The Minor
Minor in Chinese Studies
The following courses are required:
- HCHI 201 Intermediate Chinese
- HCHI 202 Intermediate Chinese
- HCHI 301 Advanced Chinese
- HCHI 302 Advanced Chinese
- HCHI 303 General Conversation
- HCHI 401 Advanced Chinese: Chinese Language and Culture I
- HCHI 402 Advanced Chinese: Chinese Language and Culture II
- HCHI 440 Directed Studies in Chinese
- HCHI 210 Chinese Culture Through Film (taught in English)
- HCHI 331 Modern Chinese (taught in English)
CHINESE STUDIES OVERVIEW
We’re the only HBCU in the U.S. to offer both a major and minor in Chinese studies. This program enables Morehouse men to develop proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and expertise in Chinese studies and solidly prepares them for leading roles in political and economic interactions between the United States and China.
The Chinese major requires a total of 10 courses in Chinese language and culture. The minor requires six courses. The cost-effective summer study abroad programs subsidized by scholarships provide ample opportunities for students to immerse themselves in Chinese culture and society. Study abroad is integral to the curriculum in the Chinese studies program.
Students who graduate with a Chinese major/minor work in business, diplomacy, government, education, and many other professional fields. Some Morehouse Chinese majors/minors have become businessmen, intelligence officers, diplomats, journalists, educators, and others. Students with proficiency and expertise in Chinese usually find a job quickly or are accepted into prestigious graduate programs at world-renowned universities.
Outcomes
Students who complete the requirements of a major in Chinese are able to:
Attain the intermediate-high level in Chinese speaking, listening and reading, and intermediate level in writing, based on the ACTFL proficiency guidelines
Acquire basic critical thinking skills to view issues from non-U.S. perspectives and to engage in cross-cultural and comparative analysis
Articulate ideas or write cogently on topics related to China and Chinese culture, using interdisciplinary approaches and sources
Argue and discuss various aspects of historical and cultural trends pertaining to China’s diverse and complex past and present.
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies
General Education (Core)
33-48 hours 33-48
Refer to the general education requirements for more information.
Chinese Studies Major
38 hours
- HCHI 201 Intermediate Chinese
- HCHI 202 Intermediate Chinese
- HCHI 210 Chinese Culture Through Film (taught in English)
- HCHI 301 Advanced Chinese
- HCHI 302 Advanced Chinese
- HCHI 331 Modern Chinese (taught in English)
- HCHI 401 Advanced Chinese: Chinese Language and Culture I
- HCHI 402 Advanced Chinese: Chinese Language and Culture II
- HCHI 440 Directed Studies in Chinese
- HCHI 303 General Conversation
- HCHI 304 General Conversation
- HCHI 310 Business Chinese
Minor in Chinese Studies
The following courses are required:
- HCHI 201 Intermediate Chinese
- HCHI 202 Intermediate Chinese
- HCHI 301 Advanced Chinese
- HCHI 302 Advanced Chinese
- HCHI 303 General Conversation
- HCHI 401 Advanced Chinese: Chinese Language and Culture I
- HCHI 402 Advanced Chinese: Chinese Language and Culture II
- HCHI 440 Directed Studies in Chinese
- HCHI 210 Chinese Culture Through Film (taught in English)
- HCHI 331 Modern Chinese (taught in English)
