Asian Studies, Chinese Studies Option, M.A.

This option includes a choice between two tracks:

Chinese Language and Culture
Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language

Track 1: “Chinese Language and Culture” is tailored for non-native speakers of Chinese who would like to explore more about Chinese language and culture, without the intention to become a Chinese language instructor.

Track 2: “Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language” targets native speakers or near-native speakers of Chinese who would like to become a Chinese language instructor either in the United States or in China.

Requirements

Required Core Courses (12 units):

A/ST 600 - Asian Studies and Languages: Research and Methodologies (3 units)
A/ST 620 - Comparative Traditional Cultures of Asia (3 units)
A/ST 630 - Asia and Globalization (3 units)
A/ST 697 - Research Capstone and Practicum (3 units)

18 units from the following electives, selected with consultation of the graduate advisor:

CHIN 451 - Chinese Culture and Tradition (3 units)
or
CHIN 551 - Chinese Culture and Tradition (3 units)
CHIN 561 - The Structure of Modern Chinese Language (3 units)
CHIN 462 - Contrastive Analysis of Chinese and English (3 units)
or
CHIN 562 - Contrastive Analysis of Chinese and English (3 units)
CHIN 481 - Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (3 units)
CHIN 485 - Masterpieces from China (3 units)
or
CHIN 585 - Masterpieces from China (3 units)
CHIN 490 - Selected Topics in Chinese Studies (3 units)
or
CHIN 590 - Selected Topics in Chinese Studies (3 units)
CHIN 599 - Directed Studies in Chinese (1-3 units)
LING 561 - Second Language Curriculum Development (3 units)
LING 562 - Second Language Testing and Assessment (3 units)

Suggested electives for the Chinese Language and Culture track:

CHIN 551 - Chinese Culture and Tradition (3 units)
CHIN 561 - The Structure of Modern Chinese Language (3 units)
(required for this track)
CHIN 585 - Masterpieces from China (3 units)
CHIN 599 - Directed Studies in Chinese (1-3 units)

Suggested electives for the Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language track:

CHIN 551 - Chinese Culture and Tradition (3 units)
CHIN 561 - The Structure of Modern Chinese Language (3 units)
(required for this track)
CHIN 562 - Contrastive Analysis of Chinese and English (3 units)
CHIN 481 - Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (3 units)
(required for this track)
CHIN 599 - Directed Studies in Chinese (1-3 units)
LING 561 - Second Language Curriculum Development (3 units)
LING 562 - Second Language Testing and Assessment (3 units)