The Chinese program offers students a range of courses and activities which impart an understanding of the culture and civilization of China. With the completion of three basic years of the language, students will be prepared to handle various types of colloquial Chinese. Most of our majors pursue advanced studies in Chinese linguistics or literature, while others combine an interest in China with a degree in business, education, engineering or journalism.
Students gather once a week for an hour of informal discussion at the Chinese language table, usually from Noon to 1pm, on Friday during the semester. In addition, there are numerous cultural and social activities sponsored by the Chinese Language and Culture Club.
Teaching Certificate in Chinese
This program is offered by the School of Education. To request an application,
write to the Chinese Secondary Education program, B117/109 Education, Madison,
WI 53706, or phone (608) 262-4917.
Undergraduate Adviser
Professor Yongping Zhu
Office: 1266 Van Hise Hall
Phone: 262-9688
E-mail: zhu5@wisc.edu
Placement Tests
The department requires that students who are new to our program take a placement
test before enrolling in a language course beyond the first semester level.
Declaring the Major
To declare the major in Chinese, students must be of sophomore standing, and
have completed the second-year Chinese course (EA 202 or equivalent). You are
urged to meet with the undergraduate advisor in advance of declaring the major
to discuss the requirements.
Majors are urged to begin coursework early, ideally in the freshman or sophomore year. If, however, this is not possible, summer courses at UW-Madison or elsewhere are available which speed the student's progress. Those who have Chinese credits from high school or summer sessions may enter advanced courses on the basis of placement tests.
Study Abroad in China
Students may receive residence credit for study abroad through two programs
sponsored by the department: the Academic Year Abroad program at Beijing Normal
University; the Academic Year Abroad program at Peking University. Please contact
the Office of International Studies
and Programs for details. In addition, the UW-Madison is a member institution
of the Inter-University Board for Chinese Language Studies, which administers
the famous Inter-University Program (Stanford
Center) in Taipei and is establishing a new program at Tsinghua University
in Beijing.
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Last updated: November 17, 2006