Chinese
A Concentration and a Minor
China is the most populous nation in the world, exceeding 1.3 billion people. It is also one of the world's oldest civilizations with the longest continuously used written language.
The Chinese concentration promotes proficient Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture. Students must have a primary concentration in the College of Business or a major in the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Chinese minor builds on fluency in Standard Mandarin and offers a strong understanding of the culture and history of China. Four courses are required for the minor and it is available to all students.
Studying Chinese at Bryant
The Chinese concentration and minor are designed to provide students with an advanced level of language proficiency in Standard Mandarin and a solid foundation for the development of cultural understanding and communication skills across a broad array of social contexts and settings in China.
The required courses provide students with the necessary tools to become effective and creative communicators. Studying Chinese also prepares students to live, study, and work in China and to take advantage of the steadily growing international market for professionals in all fields who have a background in Chinese language and culture.
In addition, the U.S.—China Institute offers the China Speaker Series, special cultural events, and study abroad programs to complement the academic components of the minor.
Courses
Students in the Chinese concentration will complete the following concentration requirements:
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Reading and Writing I
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Conversation and Listening Comprehension
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One 400 level advanced Chinese course
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Three (3) additional courses (One (1) may be a 200 level and at least two (2) must be at the 300 or 400 level)
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Nine credits must be earned at Bryant University
The Chinese minor requires:
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Reading and Writing I
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One 400 level advanced Chinese course
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Two additional courses (One may be at the 200 level and at least one must be a the 300 or 400 level)
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Six credits must be earned at Bryant University
Chinese Advanced Level Course Offerings:
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Conversation and Listening Comprehension
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Chinese Internship
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Reading and Writing II
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Chinese for Business I
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Chinese for Business II
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Chinese for Media
For complete course descriptions, please refer to the course catalog. Courses are listed in alphabetical order.
Opportunities After Graduation
The language and cultural knowledge students gain from the Chinese concentration or minor is beneficial to a number of professional fields, including:
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Translation/Interpretation
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Customs
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Immigration/Naturalization
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Civil Service/Foreign Service
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Diplomacy
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Management
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International Business
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Marketing
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Research
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Teaching
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Human Services
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Business
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Community Development
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Journalism
For More Information
To learn more about the Chinese concentration or minor, please contact:
Yun Xiao, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Modern Languages
yxiao@bryant.edu
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