Memphis,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in World Languages and Literatures - Chinese in Memphis United States | University of Memphis
University of Memphis
|
Memphis United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,710
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Chinese can be selected as a focus area within the World Languages major. For a single-language concentration, students must complete 24 upper-division credit hours in one language. A dual-language concentration requires 27 upper-division credits with at least 9 credits in each language. For three languages, students need 33 upper-division credits including 12 credits in two languages plus approved coursework in a third language.
The Department of World Languages and Literatures provides courses in multiple languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Thirty faculty members conduct research, teach, and contribute to departmental initiatives.
At the University of Memphis, students can pursue a bachelor's degree in World Languages with Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish as primary concentrations. Additional options include Arabic, Korean, Latin, Portuguese, and Russian. The Master of Arts program focuses on Romance Languages, specializing in either French or Spanish. Course offerings cover literature, linguistics, cultural studies, and specialized language applications.
Learning a world language aligns with the university's global mission by fostering cultural appreciation. As global trade, tourism, and international collaborations expand, understanding foreign cultures and civilizations becomes essential for well-rounded individuals.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Required Transcripts: Applicants must arrange for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation to receive official copies of academic records of the applicant’s attendance at secondary school, college, university, and professional institutions of learning. These transcripts must be sent directly from the high school or college to the University of Memphis.
Freshman Test Required: Applicants to the first year undergraduate level must submit scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). These tests are available only in English.
The minimum overall TOEFL score considered for undergraduate admission to the University of Memphis is sixty-one (61) on the internet-based test (iIBT) or five hundred (500) on the paper-based test (PBT). The equivalent score on the IELTS is a six (6).
Financial Statement: U.S. visa regulations require that certification of admission be based on both academic acceptance and satisfactory evidence of adequate funds to meet the expenses involved in the student’s program of study.
All international students must purchase a health insurance policy through the university or provide evidence of government sponsored health insurance before they are allowed to enroll.
Tuition
USD
22,710