Chinese Curriculum

USD's Chinese program introduces students to Mandarin Chinese, the world's most spoken language and an official language of China, Taiwan and Singapore. Our curriculum fosters language acquisition within a rich cross-cultural context, exploring the values, attitudes and beliefs of contemporary Chinese society, alongside its literature, arts, politics and history. Students develop communicative proficiency in all basic skills through collaborative classroom activities that aid in acquiring the Chinese writing system and both verbal and non-verbal communication.

• The recommended upper-division courses for both are CHIN 301, 302, 303, 347, 394 and 494.
• A minimum of 6 upper-division units must be taken on the USD campus.
• Students are highly encouraged to study abroad at a Chinese institution.
• In addition, students are encouraged to take at least one China-related course taught in English.

Minor

The minor in Chinese offers students the chance to delve deeper into Chinese language, culture and society beyond introductory levels. Students minoring in Chinese gain working proficiency, preparing them for careers in fields such as business administration, international relations, engineering and environmental science. Alternatively, students who wish to learn more about Asia, beyond the scope of China, may elect to minor in Asian Studies, an interdisciplinary program in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Explore Chinese Courses

Read descriptions of our Chinese classes on our Courses page! Not all courses offered below will be available every semester. Make sure to check course offerings on the registration portal for each upcoming semester.