BA Chinese at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The undergraduate degree in Chinese emphasizes knowledge and awareness of: Chinese literary and cultural history, focusing on widely recognized works. The historical and cultural contexts in which particular works were written or created. Critical approaches to the study of Chinese language and civilization.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Asian Languages and Civilizations | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

CHIN 1010 , CHIN 1020 and CHIN 2110 do not count toward the maximum of 45 credit hours in the major department. Sample listed courses: CHIN 1012 Introduction to Chinese Civilization; CHIN 1051 Masterpieces of Chinese Literature in Translation; CHIN 2441 Film and the Dynamics of Chinese Culture; CHIN 2442 Modern Chinese Media Cultures.

Career pathways

With a Chinese major, students will have skills, information and concepts that are relevant to careers in virtually every area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students interested in applying for this option must consult with the department's undergraduate academic advisor early in their career at CU to establish their program of study. In order to gain admission to the BAM program named above, a student must meet the following criteria: Be a current CU Boulder undergraduate student. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher for all courses taken at CU Boulder. If a transfer student, have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at CU Boulder. Students must submit the following materials by Sept. 1 of their junior year (or, in exceptional circumstances, during the student's senior year) to the director of graduate studies in Chinese : Intent application Statement of purpose Writing sample Three letters of recommendation (at least one from a full-time member of the Chinese faculty) Applications will be reviewed by the Chinese graduate faculty.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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