BA Chinese Studies at University of Delaware

Programme overview

Chinese is spoken by over a billion people, but has no word for “yes”! Experience a culture with a history of 5000 years. China is increasingly important and influential in global politics, business, and cultures.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Advanced Chinese reading, writing, listening, and speaking, Classical Chinese, Contemporary Chinese Culture and Society, Chinese films, Chinese women's literature and culture, Chinese philosophy, Western philosophy in China, Translation and interpretation.

Career pathways

Career options: Education, translation and interpretation, Tourism and business, Law enforcement and national security, Health care.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-ud/

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