Chinese at UNC
The Chinese Program stresses acquisition of the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing in Mandarin Chinese. Classes are performance-oriented, geared toward oral and written proficiency in Chinese, and taught in Chinese. Students develop critical thinking and independent learning skills as they acquire familiarity with traditional and modern Chinese language, literature, culture, and civilization.
Extra-curricular activities such as Chinese Culture Club encourage cultural awareness and promote organizational and leadership skills. Students can study elementary through advanced levels of Chinese and can supplement their coursework with several exchange and study-abroad opportunities. Students can apply coursework in Chinese to majors in Asian Studies or International Affairs, or to minors in Chinese or Asian Studies. Graduates can pursue internships abroad to continue improving language skills and gain experience in areas such as business, education, or government work.
Students completing advanced level work in Chinese can pursue graduate study in Chinese, Asian Studies, Chinese History, International Affairs, or other related fields. Students who combine their language study with other fields such as business, political science, international trade and relations, economics, or anthropology, can become involved in careers in international business, world affairs and government, social work, or the arts.
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Opportunities in UNC's Chinese Program
Chinese Culture Club
The Chinese Culture Club offers options to have fun and celebrate Chinese culture. The club is active in organizing the UNC Lunar New Year Celebration, and participates in campus-wide activities such as the annual Taste of APASS.
Study Abroad
There is no better way to become proficient in a language than to live within the culture. UNC offers a variety of options, including exchanges at Shaanxi Normal University and National Taiwan Normal University.
