与世界语言文学（WLL）的所有专业一样，中国语言文学的专业也从CAS XL 100离开家：世界文学探索开始，这是一个团队讲授的课程，学生通过客座讲座与WLL老师见面，并面向富有的人世界文学传统的多样性。他们尽早开始汉语学习，并在第四学期以后至少完成三门语言课程（CAS LC 212）。学生还可以选择学习入门课程以及更高级的古典汉语课程（课程选项可以用中文或英文授课）。中国文学名著（CAS LC 250）向学生介绍英语翻译的主要文本，可以在学生课程的早期进行学习。另外的四门中文，文学和/或文化课程在学生特别
Like all World Languages & Literatures (WLL) majors, Chinese Language & Literature majors generally begin with CAS XL 100 Leaving Home: Explorations in World Literature, a team-taught course in which students meet the WLL faculty through guest lectures and get oriented in the rich diversity of the world's literary traditions. They begin Chinese language study as early as possible and complete at least three language courses beyond the fourth-term level (CAS LC 212). Students also have the option of taking introductory as well as more advanced courses in Classical Chinese. CAS LC 250 Masterpieces of Chinese Literature introduces students to major texts in English translation and can be taken early in the student's program. Four additional courses in Chinese language, literature, and/or culture provide greater depth in areas of special interest to the student. One WLL elective focusing on language, literature, or culture from outside the Chinese-speaking world enhances regional, global, and/or historical comparison. Students wishing to explore more of WLL's course offerings outside of Chinese may substitute an additional elective for one of their four courses in Chinese language, literature, or culture.<br><br>Majors reconvene with all WLL majors in the senior capstone seminar CAS XL 479, where they work with a faculty mentor on a final project using Chinese-language materials. The course provides students with structure and research guidance for developing and discussing their projects, while meetings with a faculty language mentor hone students advanced language skills as applied to the area of their research. Student presentations build oral communication skills and the ability to describe one's work to others. Possible final projects could include a research paper on literature, film, or popular culture, an annotated translation or work of subtitling, a video essay, or a digital humanities project. Students producing excellent capstone projects will be encouraged to develop them into senior honors work.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Advanced knowledge of major themes and genres in Chinese literature and culture from the beginnings to contemporary film and new media.<br>Critical thinking, communication, and writing skills within areas of content and cultural knowledge.<br>Familiarity with fundamental research skills for Chinese studies, including use of traditional and electronic sources.<br>Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension in Chinese at the intermediate-high level as measured by ACTFL guidelines.