Chinese Business (B.A.)

Program Overview

The Chinese Studies (B.A.) with K-12 Teaching Certification offers a variety of courses in the study of Chinese language and culture. Introductory and intermediate level courses focus on grammar, conversation, reading, writing and culture. Advanced level courses include continued acquisition of Chinese language skills and extensive cultural content. Additionally, students study the art and science of teaching and learning in order to prepare to be effective Chinese language educators.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Chinese Business program can:

1.  Describe the significance of historical and cultural trends for the geographical areas in which the target language is spoken.
2. Write thesis driven essays that engage in cultural and literary analysis and critical interpretation in the target language.
3. Communicate in spoken form in the target language at an advanced level according to ACTFL standards.
4.  Communicate in written form in the target language at an intermediate advanced level according to ACTFL standards.
5. Identify and locate career and continuing education opportunities in the field of Modern Languages.

6. Articulate the integration of their Christian Faith with the academic and professional field of Foreign Languages.

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Three credits from the following:

Three credits from the following:

Three credits from the following:

Semester in China (15 credits)

Students are required to confirm with the Department of Modern Languages Chair that the courses they select are acceptable.

At least 6 credits of Chinese language

At least 6 credits in business or economics*

3 additional credits in either Chinese language or culture *

QuEST Requirements