The relationship between Germany and China is continually growing closer due to economic ties. To cope with the constantly accelerating flow of information, languages professional are needed. The Bachelor’s degree programme in Translation Chinese trains you to become an expert in German-Chinese communication.

The concentration in Chinese prepares students for teaching careers at the secondary school level, graduate study in Chinese, and research and professional work in government and private enterprises. Language majors with Chinese concentration are encouraged to complete a minor or, if possible, a second major in another field.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree Program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.

The programme provides you with an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects, including contemporary mass media, journalism, new digital communications, the history of European and American societies, communications theory, the psychology of communications, arts and communications and cultural studies.

In the pre-term placement, per 5-15 Chinese language students will be set in one class according to their actual Chinese level.

The major of "TCSOL" refers to the teaching of Chinese to non-Chinese speakers all over the world, known as “Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages”. TCSOL is a language learning subject that focuses on non-Chinese speakers’ learn or teach Chinese as a second language or a foreign language. It is an optimal choice for students who love Chinese culture and the career of education and are eager to study Chinese traditional cultures and promote it in their own countries.

Through the study of Chinese language and culture, students gain valuable insights into the diverse cultures of the Chinese world and an appreciation of the unique and fascinating heritage of one of the world’s greatest and oldest civilizations. A degree in Social Science and Humanities will help you gain a deep understanding of society, culture and human nature. Degree choices include African-American Studies, Classics, History, International Relations, Languages, Linguistics, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, and Theology & Religious Studies.

The Chinese program offers students a range of courses and activities which impart an understanding of the culture and civilization of China. With the completion of three years of the language, students will be prepared to handle various types of colloquial Chinese. Most majors pursue advanced studies in Chinese linguistics or literature, while others combine an interest in China with a degree in business, education, engineering or journalism.

Standard Mandarin Chinese is the official language of both China and Taiwan. It is also one of Singapore's four official languages (along with English, Malay, and Tamil). The number of native speakers is quickly approaching one billion, making Mandarin Chinese by far the most widely spoken language in the world.

In recent years, when the number of Chinese tourists has increased in Japan, human resources who can speak Chinese are required from various sites. Since Chinese has the same Chinese characters, it is actually a foreign language that Japanese people are familiar with. Today, it is a natural ability to speak English. Let's have a weapon called Chinese, which is still rarely used.

Become a citizen of the modern world by immersing yourself in one of its most important languages. A minor in Chinese goes beyond language study, it opens you up to the world. Spoken by more people on the planet than any other tongue, familiarity with Chinese breaks through the barrier that walls us off from a world of international commerce, politics, literature, art, and—at the risk of sounding a little cliché—a history that runs deeper than Western memory.

The Faculty of Languages and Translation offers students a chance not only to learn, but also to mature and develop. The student is first offered a wide choice of foreign language departments: the long-established English or French departments or the newly opened Chinese, Spanish and Turkish departments.

Students who earn a B.A. in Chinese develop proficiency in the language, literature, and culture of a country with a powerful global reach and a literary tradition dating back more than 3,000 years. They learn to read, write, and converse in Chinese while exploring the major works of Chinese literature—from classical texts to recent works of modern fiction—and analyzing the features of the Chinese language in order to understand its history and use. Students benefit from one of the strongest Chinese language curriculum programs in the country and extensive university resources, including distinctive courses, language-intensive study abroad opportunities, and on-campus resources such as the East Asia Library. Alumni, as multilingual professionals with in-demand skills, find an advantage entering business and nonprofit work, STEM fields, graduate programs, and more across the globe.

This bachelor's degree is intended for international students whose Chinese proficiency is above elementary level and who expect to improve their Chinese language, literature, and culture. Graduates of this major are supposed to become Chinese professionals with high comprehensive qualities.

In an era dominated by China's rise as a global superpower, studying this country’s history and culture has become more crucial than ever. As a Chinese major at Reed College, become fluent in Mandarin and delve into China's 5,000-year-old heritage with our expert professors and immersive learning opportunities. The Chinese department offers a variety of courses that illuminate medieval to modern-day China and analyze important cultural works, from novels to films. Reed also sponsors study abroad programs and research opportunities that will build your language, writing, and analytical skills, preparing you for your future.