Majoring in Chinese will allow you to acquire in-depth knowledge of China and its culture. You will learn the cultural heritage of China through a wide and coherent curriculum, which includes courses in literature, visual culture, history, religion, language, and linguistics. You will be able to communicate effectively (listening, speaking, and writing) in standard Chinese (Mandarin) and will learn critical skills in analyzing and interpreting literary, historical, and cultural materials appropriate to your area of specialization. You will acquire the literary, cultural, and linguistic competency necessary for continuing on to post-graduate study or employment requiring cultural knowledge and/or linguistic skill.