西方的中国语言和文化计划为学生提供了成为合格的中国语言和文化交流者的机会，共有13亿人（约占世界人口的四分之一）共享。中国语言和文化课程的学生参加严格的课程，目的是在日益全球化的世界中获得竞争优势。中国语言文化研究的重点是沟通技巧和文化意识，这对于成功地从事与中国，中国人和汉语相关的商业，教育，公共服务和技术等职业至关重要。除教学认可外，该计划还为学生提供了成为中等教育阶段成功的语言教师的准备。
This major is designed to develop advanced proficiency in both Chinese language and culture with the goal of placing students in a competitive position in this increasingly globalized world. The rigorous curriculum of this major focuses on training students in the communicative skills and in cultural awareness that are essential for success in their career pursuits in business, education, public service, and technology related to China, Chinese people and Chinese language. <br>The department provides students the skills to learn firsthand about major world societies. The department believes that the best way to understand a culture directly is through its language. The modern languages offered in the department are spoken natively by nearly two billion people. The multifaceted programs of the department provide an opening to the world through language, literature, culture and civilization. It is a meeting place for true diversity.