College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Modern and Classical Languages
Chinese
Why pursue a Chinese degree at North Central College?
The demand for talented Chinese speakers in schools, government, business and entertainment has grown worldwide. At North Central, you’ll learn to speak, read, write and understand Chinese. You’ll master the grammar as well as the distinctive tones and characters of the language. And if you wish to teach Chinese, you may seek an endorsement.
You can also:
- Study abroad at the prestigious Peking University in Beijing.
- Take advantage of on-campus tutoring options and the Roberta I. Myers Language Resource Center.
- Enjoy the Chinese Corner’s speakers and cultural events, including its Chinese New Year celebration.
- Participate in cultural immersion experiences with nearby Chinese communities.
- Earn an English language learning (ELL) minor if you plan to teach abroad after college.
- Take advantage of internships with Chinese-American companies.
- Qualify for induction into Phi Sigma Iota, the honor society open to students studying Chinese.
Chinese, B.A.
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Major Requirements
A major in Chinese consists of at least 30 credit hours, at the level of
Additional Courses:
Students seeking a major in the modern languages are strongly encouraged to take additional language coursework beyond the minimum major requirements. Note: Once
Chinese Minor
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Minor Requirements
A minor consists of at least 18 credit hours in Chinese, including six credit hours at the 300-level.
Chinese Internships and Jobs
A North Central education integrates career preparation with rich academic study. Our faculty encourages you to refine and apply your knowledge in an interconnected world. Here you'll learn to think independently and work globally to solve problems and lead.
Internships
- Marketing intern, Ai Media Group, Beijing, China
- Logistics intern, C.H. Robinson International, Tuttlingen, Germany
- Finance intern to second vice president of Wealth Management Smith Barney, Citigroup, Naperville
Graduate schools
Recent graduates in Chinese have been accepted at:
- University of Illinois, East Asian Languages and Cultures
- Valparaiso University, IN, Chinese studies
- National Taiwan Normal University
Careers
Recent graduates in chinese include:
- 777 Operations business & planning analyst, The Boeing Company, leadership development program
- Chinese contract analyst, Infor Global Solutions
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