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 University of Pittsburgh - School of Arts & Sciences CHINESE
The Challenge of China for Adventurous Students Virtual reality is no substitute for the real thing when you want to become part of the global village in a cross-cultural experience. With your present command of English PLUS a knowledge of Chinese (25% of the world’s population), you can communicate with almost everyone in the world. Communication is the name of the game in virtually every field of the humanities and social sciences as well as that of business and the vast emptiness of cyberspace. It is generally acknowledged that China and Japan are among the dominant powers in the world, to say nothing of the influence they have had on the western hemisphere. As the longest, continuous culture in the world, China has much to offer you. Communication doesn’t count for much if you have nothing to say. Acquiring a knowledge of China can be the most enriching experience of your life. Give it a try! In our department, Chinese is offered at three proficiency levels, called first year, second year, and third year. Fourth year Chinese will soon be implemented. For each proficiency level, you can choose to study spoken language, reading and writing, or both. We of course do not recommend taking just reading and writing. Our recommendation is that you take either the spoken language course or the spoken language course and the reading and writing course. The spoken class meets seven times a week. The reading and writing class meets three times a week. The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures is now offering a Chinese major that combines the best of Chinese studies, ancient and modern, with expert training in speaking, reading, and writing the language. Upon this solid foundation is built a diversified and balanced curriculum of courses in cultural studies, thought systems, literary masterpieces, and modern cinema. Students are also invited to take an interdisciplinary approach by selecting course from fields related to China offered in other departments. There is now a minor in Chinese.
Study abroad and internships
We encourage our students to study in both PRC and Taiwan. Although Pitt does not yet have official ties with universities or language programs there, and such initiatives are being undertaken, a number of students do enroll in many programs in PRC and Taiwan to improve language proficiency and to gain firsthand experience in these two countries. The Freeman Foundation grant to the University provides financial assistance to those who qualify.
Internships, either as a part of your undergraduate study or undertaken after graduation, will give you a chance to apply your language skills and obtain job experience at the same time in the target culture. We will give you as much assistance as possible to place you in appropriate intern situations. Major requirements To obtain a major in Chinese, you must complete 32 credits of speaking, reading, and writing courses (that is three years of speaking, reading, and writing courses). Further, 13 credits of courses in literature, film, culture, and classical Chinese are required, along with six credits of China-related courses in other departments. A 3-credit "Senior Project" course is required in the senior year.. To obtain a certificate in Asian Studies, you need two years of an East Asian language. For more information, contact Ms. Dianne Dakis at the Asian Studies Center or visit the Asian Studies Center Web site. Students interested in a major in our department should consult with Professor Cecile Sun. 412-624-5567 Asian Studies Center 702 Old Engineering Hall, 3943 O'Hara Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PA 15260 United States Fax Fax: 412-624-3458 Phone Phone: 412-624-5567 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories:  MANDARIN universities/ colleges |
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