Bachelor of Arts in Chinese

University of California - Santa Barbara

China is a major ancient civilization and contemporary global economic power and dynamic society. The Chinese Major at UCSB will provide you with a thorough grounding in the history and diversity of Chinese cultures and traditions from imperial to modern times. Studying the Chinese language will convince future employers that you stand out from other college graduates and that you have an inside view of the culture. Being able to read Chinese will keep you abreast of Chinese current events and social attitudes through the online and print world. We offer content courses in Chinese and Taiwanese literature art, history, gender and sexuality, philosophies, religions, cinema, media, and environmental humanities.

College of Letters and Science