Overview

Some 885 million people speak Mandarin Chinese, the world's most spoken first language. As a Union College Chinese major, you will develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in highly individualized settings.

Quick Facts:

Beyond the language sequence, our courses examine a broad spectrum of topics. You may explore Chinese literature, cinema, the contemporary mass media landscape, gender and sexuality, and Chinese commercialization and globalization. “The New Wall of China” is an interdisciplinary overview of the cultural, historical and artistic attributes of a region in China whose geo-political landscape has been dramatically shaped by the construction of the Three Gorges Dam.
You can experience China firsthand and further improve your linguistic skills and cultural proficiency on Union's fall term abroad in through CET Academic Programs. The course of study includes electives, intensive language and possible internship placements. Other outstanding study abroad options for the Chinese major include faculty-advised independent study and a mini-term in Tianjin, which focuses on traditional Chinese medicine. The host college is the renowned Tianjin University of Traditional Medicine.
Outside the classroom setting, there are plenty of ways for Chinese majors to immerse themselves in speaking and thinking in this poetic language. You'll be exposed to film series and speakers, as well as gatherings of the Chinese Language Table in Reamer Campus Center. The Asian Student Union sponsors events and discussions about current Asian and Asian American issues. Union College students also get involved in the annual Pan-Asian American Workshop with other local colleges. And those with a passion for Asian culture may live with like-minded students (typically 8-10 residents) in Thurston House, a popular campus theme house that hosts discussions with faculty members and other programs open to the campus community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Intermediate Chinese
Chinese Civilization
The Changing Face of China
Media China
Chinese Senior Project
Modern Chinese Literature
Chinese Cinema
Gender and Sexuality in Modern China
Asian American Film and Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal essay. The Common App and Coalition App essay prompts are provided below, and Union does not require any additional essays.
Official high school transcript(s)
First quarter or first trimester senior grades (additional senior grades may be requested)
Counselor letter of recommendation
Teacher letter of recommendation
Standardized Testing

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

89316 USD / year

≈ 89316 USD / year
Out-of-State

89316 USD / year

≈ 89316 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

89316 USD / year

≈ 89316 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Quick Facts:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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