CHIN - Chinese Studies Major

The Chinese Studies Program at Trinity College offers numerous possibilities for studies in Chinese culture. Students who take courses in Chinese benefit from small and intimate classes that emphasize both interactive and individualized approaches to language education. Students of Chinese will enhance their academic experience at Trinity by acquiring skills that will not only be useful after college, but that will be part of the lifelong process of cultural discovery. Courses in Chinese language, fiction, history, and society are offered by an enthusiastic faculty that encourages intellectual challenge, critical thinking, and social interaction in a cultural context.

Mandarin Chinese is the official language of China, one of the largest economies and global powers in the 21st century. It is also widely spoken in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other East Asian countries and regions.

Students who major in Chinese Studies are strongly encouraged to study in a Chinese-speaking country or region.