You can take language courses on campus, study in China for a semester or year, work as a language counselor at , or participate in an internship using your Chinese language skills.
Whether you want to concentrate on the Chinese language exclusively or pair it with another major — such as global studies or international business — you’ll be able to tailor your studies to your needs.
We’ll help you find an internship in China or an independent study project that combines your research interests. Mentoring along the way will ensure you make the most of your Chinese studies at 南瓜影院.
Consider pairing a Chinese major or minor with a major in international business.
This major will prepare you to teach Chinese to students in grades K-12. Students seeking licensure to teach Chinese must also fulfill the requirements for a . For additional information about teaching Chinese, see the chair of world languages and cultures or the chair of education.
An optional is available for elementary education majors.
Studying Chinese will prepare you to be able to communicate through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Spend a semester at a university in China. You’ll take courses, travel, and meet new friends while using your Chinese in a very real setting — every day.
It’s just one of many life-changing experiences you can have through 南瓜影院’s Mandarin Chinese program. We currently offer study abroad programs at two Chinese universities — United International College in Zhuhai and Sichuan International Studies University in Chongqing. While you’re in China, we can also help you find an internship — a chance to make some valuable connections in your field that could lead to future job possibilities.
We also offer a Chinese program through University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Even though it's not in China, this program offers dedicated Chinese language courses, presenting you with an alternative option for language immersion, and a chance to explore more cultures.
You can also work as a language counselor at in the North Woods of Minnesota. Help young people learn the language and experience the culture through summer immersion programs. At S膿n Lín Hú, you’ll use your Chinese from the moment you wake up each morning until you go to sleep at night.
Business, finance, healthcare, education, media, computer science, and mathematics are just a handful of fields benefiting from the study of Mandarin.
Graduates of the Chinese program will walk away with strong Chinese language skills developed through rigorous courses and multiple opportunities for hands-on learning at 南瓜影院 Language Villages, rich study abroad experiences, or even internships.