Program Overview

Introduction to Chinese Studies

The Chinese Studies program at DePaul University focuses on developing students' ability to speak Mandarin Chinese and understand Chinese society and culture. As the most-spoken language in the world, Chinese is a valuable skill for various professional fields, including business, consulting, and politics.

Program Overview

The program offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chinese Studies, with a curriculum that includes coursework in Chinese language, culture, and allied fields. Students have the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs in Beijing, Hong Kong, or Shanghai, immersing themselves in Chinese language and culture.

Major Requirements

The major requirements for the Chinese Studies program include:

• 24-32 credit hours of 200/300 level courses in Chinese Language
• 20-28 credit hours of Allied Courses from at least three different departments

Allied Course List

• Art and Architecture:
  • HAA 115: Introduction to Asian Art
  • HAA 215: Chinese Art
  • HAA 218: Arts of the Silk Road
  • HAA 220: Buddhist Art
  • HAA 312: Illness and Disability in Chinese Art
• Chinese Culture:
  • CHN 208: China's Cultural Soft Power and Its Future
  • CHN 209: Chinese Youth Cultures
  • CHN 210: Chinese Mythology
  • CHN 248: Chinese Calligraphy
  • CHN 250: Chinese Cinema: A Window on China
• Economics:
  • ECO 334: Understanding China's Economy
• English:
  • ENG 235: Science Fiction
• Geography:
  • GEO 215: International Development and Regional Inequality
  • GEO 266: World Economy: States, Markets and Labor (when 1/3 content is about China)
  • GEO 315: The State and Economic Growth
• Global Asian Studies:
  • AAS 208: China's Cultural Soft Power and Its Future
  • AAS 209: Chinese Youth Cultures
  • AAS 210: Asian Art
  • AAS 211: Buddhist Art
  • AAS 212: Chinese Mythology
  • AAS 215: International Development and Regional Inequality
  • AAS 216: Chinese Art
  • AAS 233: The Rise of Modern China
  • AAS 241: Religion in Chinese History, Society, and Culture
  • AAS 242: Literature and Religion in China
  • AAS 244: Traditions of Chinese Popular Culture
  • AAS 246: Asian Foreign Policy
  • AAS 248: Chinese Calligraphy
  • AAS 250: Chinese Cinema: A Window on China
  • AAS 253: Asian Politics
  • AAS 287: Introduction to Asian Philosophy
  • AAS 312: Illness and Disability in Chinese Art
  • AAS 315: The State & Economic Growth in East Asia
  • AAS 342: Asian Political Economy
  • AAS 352: Chinese Politics
  • AAS 345: Moral Philosophy, Political Power, & Religion in Pre-Modern China
• History:
  • HST 161: East Asia to c. 1200
  • HST 162: East Asia c. 1200 to 1800
  • HST 163: East Asia, c.1800-Present
  • HST 232: Culture and Politics in Imperial China
  • HST 233: The Rise of Modern China
  • HST 322: Topics in Asian History
  • HST 339: History from Pictures: Visual Culture in East Asian History
  • HST 434: Colloquium in Asian History
• Intercultural Communication:
  • CMNS 338: Asian Culture and Communication
• Management:
  • IB 350: International Business Seminar
  • MGT 357: International Business (when 1/3 content is about China)
• Marketing:
  • MKT 340: Marketing Across Cultures: A Cultural Perspective on Multicultural Markets
  • MKT 360: International Marketing (when 1/3 content is about China)
• Modern Languages:
  • MOL 244: Classical Chinese I
  • MOL 245: Classical Chinese II
  • MOL 246: Classical Chinese III
  • MOL 247: China and Social Media
• Philosophy:
  • PHL 287: Introduction to Asian Philosophies
  • PHL 388: Topics in Comparative Philosophy
• Political Science:
  • PSC 246: Asian Foreign Policy
  • PSC 253: Asian Politics
  • PSC 343: International Political Economy of the Pacific Rim
  • PSC 344: International Political Economy (when dealing with China)
  • PSC 349: Advanced Topics in International Relations (International Political Economy of the Pacific Rim)
  • PSC 352: Chinese Politics
• Religious Studies:
  • REL 143: Buddhist Religious Worlds
  • REL 241: Religion in Chinese History, Society and Culture
  • REL 246: Traditions of Chinese Popular Culture
  • REL 248: Literature and Religion in China

Career Options

Graduates of the Chinese Studies program can pursue various career paths, including:

• Public policy
• International business
• Translation services
• Immigration work
• Social services
• Law
• Human rights

Program Outcomes

84% of Chinese Studies graduates were employed, continuing their education, or not seeking employment after graduation.