About This Program
The Chinese Area Studies major prepares you to thrive as a globally aware and cross-culturally competent citizen through a critical understanding of Chinese cultures.
The Chinese Area Studies major is an interdisciplinary program that allows you to complete much of your upper division coursework in fields of history, art history, communication, linguistics, philosophy and anthropology and cultural entrepreneurship.
Program Highlights
- You will develop functional Mandarin language communication skills
Research & Experiential Learning
- Study abroad opportunities
- Internships
Student Internships
- Duluth Public Schools ISD 709
- Northwood Children's Services
- Northwestern Mutual
- YMCA, Duluth Area Family
Potential Careers
- Government
- International relations
- Foreign service
- Immigration services
- Tourism
- Entrepreneurship
- After this degree, students can apply for postgraduate programs in Chinese universities with Chinese Government Scholarship, which covers everything for the master's program
Scholarships
- Study Abroad Scholarships
- WLC Scholarship to support study abroad in China
- CAHSS Scholarships to support tuition and expenses
- China Center Scholarships to support study abroad
- Chinese Government Scholarships for single semester or academic year of study in China: all expense except airfare
Get Involved
Chinese Language Learner's Club (CLLC) aims at increasing the Chinese language proficiency, cultural awareness and communications with the native speakers. Activities are organized every week each semester. Students with zero Chinese background are welcome as long as they are curious and tenacious.
Requirements
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