Majors & Minors

Students may major or minor in both the course and Honors programs. The Chinese major contains components of language, literature, and culture. Study abroad is encouraged and supported and contributes directly to a major or minor in Chinese. Students interested in majoring or minoring in Chinese should consult with the section head of Chinese as soon as possible.

Course Major Requirements

• A minimum of nine credits in courses numbered 003 and above.
• Mandatory completion of the following courses: 020, 021, 033 or equivalent; at least one course or seminar on modern Chinese literature/film in translation, and at least one course or seminar on pre-modern literature/culture in translation.
• Study abroad in a program approved by the section is strongly recommended; transferred credits normally may be counted toward the major.
• A minimum of six credits of work must be completed at Swarthmore.
• A culminating exercise, honors seminar, or thesis.
• Senior Colloquium.

Course Minor Requirements

• A minimum of five credits of work in courses numbered 004 and above.
• At least two credits in Chinese language courses numbered 004 and above.
• At least two credits in classical or modern literature/culture/film.
• A minimum of three credits of work must be completed at Swarthmore.
• Study abroad in a program approved by the section is strongly recommended; transferred credits normally may be counted toward the minor.
• Senior Colloquium.