WHAT IS MANDARIN CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION?
This major is part of the Education Exploration Group
World language program students are prepared to teach Mandarin Chinese in grades 7-12. Students complete general education requirements; a 36-credit subject area major in grammar, literature, culture, and civilization relevant to their world language; and required courses in professional education.
HOW TO DECLARE:
APPLICATION REQUIRED. Applicants MUST complete 54 credits of undergraduate coursework by the end of the spring semester prior to their official admission to the program. Strong GPA and interview required. Find more information and the application here.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:
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(Chinese language courses (elementary and intermediate) should be completed prior to the start of freshman year in order to be on track)
EDCI 2100 - Power, Privilege, and Public Education (Gen Ed: CA 2 and CA 4)
UNIV 1820 - Education for Social Change
CHIN 1113 - Intermediate Chinese 1 (Major Requirement)
POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
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