Chinese
In an economy that's becoming increasingly global, a foundational knowledge of Chinese language and culture connects us with over one-fifth of the world's population. In light of this, Calvin has developed the only comprehensive program in Chinese offered by a Christian college in North America.
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By the numbers
- 100%
- Students who participate in cross-cultural learning
- 7
- Modern languages taught at Calvin
- 9%
- Students who have international citizenship
As a Chinese major at Calvin, you will take get a truly 360 view of Chinese culture by taking classes in Chinese philosophy, history, culture, religion and more. Many Chinese majors pair their major/minor in Chinese with majors/minors in business or international relations. Interested in studying abroad? Take advantage of Calvin's faculty-led semester in Beijing, China. Or, consider an interim studying the art or medicine of China, or spend a summer in China working at a grant-funded internship.
Careers in Chinese
- Interpreter
- Engineer
- International Businessperson
- Government Employee
- More
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Student involvement
Participate in Asia Club; Join the International Student Association Committee; Help out with Rangeela.
Course Requirements 2012-13
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Chinese major
(42 semester hours)
- One from:
- One from:
- One from:
- Eight Chinese language courses:
- One culture elective from:
- ARTH-241 Asian Art
- HIST-235 History of India & Its World
- HIST-245 East Asia to 1800
- HIST-246 East Asia Since 1800
- HIST-272 Contemporary World
- HIST-346 Modern China
- HIST-371 Asia & Pacific Since 1850
- POLS-277 Asian Politics
- REL-354 Hinduism
- REL-355 Buddhism
- REL-356 Confucianism
- STCH-203 Traditional Chinese Civilization
- STCH-204 Modern China
- STCH-210 Emerging China
- Beijing courses (at least one must be taken at the 300-level)
Chinese minor
(27 semester hours)
Scholarships
Dollar amounts reflect awards given for the 2012-13 academic year.
- Alan and Jan Pauw Family Scholarship
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- award amount: $3,400
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.0+
- financial need required; majoring in history, philosophy, or a foreign language
- apply through the Calvin Portal
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