Program Overview

Overview of the Chinese Certificate Program

The Certificate in Chinese, offered by the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, focuses on learning language skills and developing a strong foundation for the effective use of Chinese socially and professionally. This program is of particular interest to students considering careers in international business, government service, or other professions where foreign language proficiency is important. It also contributes to meeting the diverse language needs of students with personal or academic interests in China and its culture.

Program Details

• The Certificate in Chinese is awarded only at the time of completion of the bachelor's degree and cannot be awarded either as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of the first bachelor's degree.
• Campus Location: Main
• Program Code: LA-CHI-CR2+

Requirements for the Chinese Certificate

A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all required courses. The required courses are:

• CHI 1001: Chinese Elements I (4 credit hours)
• CHI 1002: Chinese Elements II (4 credit hours)
• CHI 2001: Chinese Intermediate I (3 credit hours)
• CHI 2002: Chinese Intermediate II (3 credit hours)
• CHI 3001: Chinese Advanced I (3 credit hours)
• CHI 3002: Chinese Advanced II (3 credit hours)
  • Total Credit Hours: 20

Academic Context

The Chinese Certificate is part of the academic offerings of Temple University, specifically under the College of Liberal Arts. It is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese language and its cultural context, preparing them for careers or further studies that require proficiency in Chinese.