Chinese Major

Total credit requirements for a Chinese major: 36

• Required Courses
  • 24 credits in Chinese language courses numbered between 105 and 450
    • At least 8 credits at the 300-level or above
  • 8 credits in Chinese literature and culture, chosen from Global Literatures 301, 305, or other approved courses
  • 4 credits from elective courses in Chinese or Asian Culture
• Senior Requirements
  • Expanding a paper written for a seminar
  • A self-statement on the student’s studies in Chinese language and literature
  • Oral presentation
• Honors
  • Students submit an “Honors in Major Study Application” to the department.
  • Students must submit a thesis proposal to their department by the beginning of the 7^th week in the first semester of their senior year.
  • Accumulated at least 87 credits
  • Completed two semesters of residency at Whitman
  • Major GPA of at least 3.500
  • Complete a written thesis for the satisfaction of this program.
  • Receive a grade of A- or above on the honors thesis.
  • Pass the senior assessment and oral thesis exam with distinction.
  • Submit an acceptable copy of the honors thesis to Penrose Library no later than Reading Day.
• Notes
  • Students who start Chinese language studies at Whitman at the 400-level can take up to twelve credits in approved courses from other departments.
  • 12 credits may be taken off-campus.
  • Students pursuing a double-major in Chinese and another discipline are allowed to use a four-credit course selected from the approved list to be counted towards the other major.
  • Courses taken P-D-F may not be used to satisfy course and credit requirements for the major or minor after declaration.
  • With approval of the Chinese faculty, up to four credits of independent study projects in Chinese literature or culture can be counted toward the Chinese major or minor.