| Thank you for your
interest in Trinity University's Chinese program. We are one of only two universities in
Texas to offer an undergraduate degree in Mandarin Chinese, the national language of
mainland China and Taiwan. |
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| Our program offers a
sequence of instruction in language skills, from the fundamental to the sophisticated,
that guide the student towards proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin. Our language
courses train students in not only speaking, listening, reading and writing, but also in
cultural knowledge. In addition, the program offers several courses that introduce Chinese
literature, culture, cinema, and business in English; these courses are available to any
interested student. |
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| Many students of
Chinese study for a semester or more in China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan. The Lee Shiu
Institute of Lingnan University in Hong Kong offers full scholarships to two Trinity
students every summer. In addition, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China on
Taiwan offers two year-long living stipends to Trinity students who elect to study abroad
in Taiwan. Trinity students have received scholarships to such prestigious programs as the
Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies. |
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| The primary reward of a
solid background in Chinese studies is the acquisition of a liberal education that truly
broadens horizons. The discipline required for successful study of these languages also
builds character habits that will be an asset in any career. The comparative difficulty of
mastering Chinese as an undergraduate makes it uncertain that a student might immediately
be employable as a translator or interpreter. Students may want to take courses (or double
major) in business or economics because this background appeals to trading companies doing
business in East Asia. Other opportunities are available in banking, business, government
agencies (including foreign service), law, management and tourism. The major provides an
excellent foundation for graduate studies in Chinese. Proficiency in Chinese is
increasingly an asset in the modern world, and in recent years graduates in Chinese have
pursued careers in business, law, government, and higher education. |
