B.A. in Chinese
Curriculum
The B.A. in Chinese requires a total of 120 credits for graduation. At least 42 of these must be at the 300 level or above.
Requirements
- At least 30 credits (maximum 45) in Chinese language (CHN)
- At least 6 CHN credits must be at the 400 level
- Students in the Chinese Language Flagship Program may take CHN 315 and 316 or CHN 315H and 316H in lieu of the 6 credits at the 400-level
- 6 credits in Chinese/Asian culture, such as politics, history, philosophy, arts, etc., offered through other departments, chosen from the list below (or other courses as approved by the Chinese Section):
- HIS 171: East Asian Culture and History
- HIS 374: History of Modern China
- PHL 331: East Asian Thought
- PSC 116G: Introduction to International Politics
- PSC 377: Politics of China
- RLS 131: Introduction to Asian Philosophies and Religions
- THE 382: History of Theatre: Neoclassical Through the 19th Century
Chinese Minor
The requirement for a Chinese minor is 18 credits, 12 of which must be at the 200-level or above. The beginning level focuses on the fundamentals of grammar and pronunciation as well as exercises in reading, writing, and conversation. The intermediate level focuses on the development of facility in reading narrative and expository prose as well as exercises in grammar, listening comprehension, and speaking.
For all inquiries about the Chinese major or minor, please contact Dr. Wayne Wenchao He at whe@uri.edu.
Curriculum Information for Interdisciplinary Programs
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Chinese Language Flagship Program
Supported by The Language Flagship, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, the URI Chinese Language Flagship Partner Program is an intensive undergraduate program for highly motivated students preparing for global careers. Flagship Scholars earn a Bachelor’s degree in a chosen academic discipline (engineering, business, political science, textile and fashion merchandising, etc.) while working to achieve superior language proficiency (as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) in Mandarin Chinese. Flagship Scholars are committed to the highest standard of language learning and are part of a prestigious group of students at a small number of universities across the country. Learn more »
For all inquiries about the Chinese Flagship Program, please contact the Chinese Language Flagship Program Coordinator Ai Chang Guo at flagship@etal.uri.edu.
Chinese International Engineering Program (IEP)
Chinese IEP students take a Chinese course each semester alongside their chosen engineering curriculum. Most students begin their studies at the initial beginner course, CHN 101. Students in the program work toward a BS degree in any engineering discipline and a BA in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish. Chinese IEP students complete Chinese language study at both URI and Zhejiang University and enroll in additional appropriate Asian Studies courses in departments such as history and philosophy. Learn more »
For all inquiries about the Chinese IEP, please contact Dr. Sigrid Berka at sberka@uri.edu.
Chinese International Business Program (IBP)
This program is designed to prepare students for international careers. The program meets the needs of business and industry in the rapidly evolving global workplace. It provides the opportunity to earn simultaneous degrees; a BS in Business Administration with a major in one of the seven business disciplines and a BA in German, Spanish, French, or Chinese.
IBP students study language and culture each semester along with their business curriculum. In the fourth or fifth year of the five-year program, they then go abroad as interns with participant firms in Asia, Europe or Latin America, and also as exchange students with one of our partner universities. Learn more »
For all inquiries about the Chinese IBP, please contact Dr. Shaw Chen at chenshaw@uri.edu.
Chinese Teacher Certification Program
Download the Program Flyer (PDF)
Undergraduate BA in Chinese and Secondary Education
Students in the Secondary Education program take a professional sequence of Education courses as well as courses in Chinese. Successful completion of the program leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree and an initial teaching certificate for grades 7-12 in Chinese (possible dual degree in Chinese and secondary education).
MA/Teacher Certification Program in Chinese
The Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Certification Program (MATCP) in Chinese is for students seeking initial Rhode Island Teacher Certification while working toward a master’s degree in Education. This program is for candidates who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree and who wish to obtain a Rhode Island Teacher Certificate. Admission to this program requires that you submit a Graduate School Application and complete an interview and Admissions Portfolio process.
For all inquiries about the URI Chinese Teacher Certification Program, please contact Dr. JoAnn Hammadou at joannh@uri.edu.–>