Overview

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 Studies

As a graduate of this program, you might find work as a:

• Interpreter
• Engineer
• International Businessperson
• Government Employee
• More

See job placement rates for Calvin grads.

Student involvement

Participate in Asia Club; Join the International Student Association Committee; Help out with Rangeela.

Course Requirements 2011-12

Chinese Studies minor

(25 semester hours)

• CHIN-101 Elementary Chinese
• CHIN-102 Elementary Chinese
• CHIN-201 Intermediate Chinese
• CHIN-202 Intermediate Chinese
• Three from:
  • ART-241
  • HIST-245 East Asia to 1800
  • HIST-246 East Asia Since 1800
  • HIST-346 Modern China
  • HIST-371 Asia & Pacific Since 1850
  • STCH-210 Emerging China
  • PHIL-225 Chinese Thought and Culture
  • POLS-277 Asian Politics
  • REL-255 World Religions
  • REL-355 Buddhism
  • Any one interim course on China including a Calvin-approved interim trip to China.

Scholarships

New students are automatically considered for general academic scholarships ranging from $1,000-15,000 based on a careful review of their application materials.

For a complete listing of departmental scholarships available to first-year students, use the Scholarship Search ».

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