Chinese, Minor
Prepare for opportunities related to China. In addition to learning Chinese, your studies can open the doors for you to become a global citizen.
About this Program
Prepare for a Career Related to China
If you want to explore a career related to China, a Chinese minor is designed to complement your undergraduate studies in any major. The Chinese minor prepares you by meeting the language requirement of the College of Arts and Sciences with Chinese language courses from elementary to the advanced levels. These courses, together with courses offered by the Asian Studies major, provide you with a broad, diversified and yet focused learning experience on China.
China (or the Greater China that includes Taiwan and Hong Kong, the Special Administration Region of China) has increasingly become a major player on the political and economic stage in East Asia and in global politics. Its culture, philosophy, and arts have had lasting influence in the East Asian region. The opening up of China in the post-Mao era since 1976 has provided ample opportunities for scholarly pursuit, business and trade ventures, government and foreign services, and legal and other professional undertakings.
From Our Alumni
Erin Golf BA
"Prior to coming to SU, I had taken German and Spanish language classes, however I have always wanted to learn an Asian language. Naturally, I was very nervous about learning Chinese given that I have never studied a character or a tonal based language, but after the first week of class, all of that stress melted away. The two Chinese professors I have taken classes from, Professor Feng and Professor Qian, teach the language so well and made sure that the class understood each concept."
Criminal Justice and Minor in Chinese, 2023
Education Abroad
Learn more about how we seek to educate multicultural, responsible leaders, who are engaged with empowering traditionally marginalized communities and pursuing the common good of diverse peoples.
CHINESE EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAMS
The following are a few major programs SU students have found rewarding:
- The Jesuit Beijing Center
- Program in Beijing
- The USAC Study Abroad Programs
- Program in Chengdu
- Program in Shanghai
- The CIEE Study Abroad Programs
- Program in Beijing
- Program in Shanghai
- The IES Study Abroad Program
- Program in Shanghai
Apply
Formal application through our department is required for all of our majors and minors. Current students will find those forms here.
Chinese Education Abroad
There are many opportunities, including in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and various sites in Mainland China, for students interested in studying Chinese and other subjects abroad.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a Chinese minor have found employment and opportunities such as:
- U.S. diplomatic officer in China.
- Marketing and salespersons in companies in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
- Teaching English and French in Chinese institutions.
- Pursuing IMBA in the MIT-China program in Beijing.
- Pursuing internships and careers in international businesses and nonprofit organizations.
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