BA in Chinese in Davis United States | University of California Davis

A Chinese major opens doors to mastering the world's most spoken language while exploring the vibrant traditions of an intricate civilization. Through intimate class settings, you'll build proficiency in Mandarin speaking and writing, starting from any skill level. Immerse yourself in China's literary and cultural legacy by studying in mainland China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong. This degree creates career advantages across business, legal, educational, and government sectors. The Chinese program focuses on linguistic mastery, literary appreciation, and cultural understanding. Through rigorous daily practice, students establish strong foundations in both conversational and written Chinese. Our curriculum includes English-taught literature and culture courses spanning classical poetry to modern novels and pop culture phenomena. Advanced language courses challenge students to analyze original texts in Chinese.

UC Davis alumni discover their Chinese major serves as a valuable credential for graduate studies and professional programs. Graduates with international study experience find particularly strong career prospects across diverse fields.