Introduction
This major is designed to develop advanced proficiency in both Chinese language and culture with the goal of placing students in a competitive position in this increasingly globalized world. The rigorous curriculum of this major focuses on training students in the communicative skills and in cultural awareness that are essential for success in their career pursuits in business, education, public service, and technology related to China, Chinese people and Chinese language. This program also prepares students to become successful language teachers at the secondary education level.
Why Consider a teaching endorsement in Chinese Language and Culture major?
The department provides students the skills to learn firsthand about major world societies. The department believes that the best way to understand a culture directly is through its language. The languages offered in the department are spoken natively by nearly two billion people. The multifaceted programs of the department provide an opening to the world through language, literature, culture and civilization. It is a meeting place for true diversity.
This major leads to a BA degree without teacher certification. In order to receive a recommendation for state of Washington certification students must complete the “Optional Requirements,” including the “teacher certification” program which is offered by the Department of Secondary Education.
See the Secondary Education section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements. Regulations for teaching endorsement are subject to change. For teaching endorsement program, contact the world languages endorsement advisor.
Student Resources
Department website: Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Contact information: Sheryl Bernardo-Hinesley, world languages advisor, Miller Hall 122A, 360-650-4852, bernars3@wwu.edu; Teacher Education Admission, 360-650-4887, wce.teachered.admiss@wwu.edu.
Department advising: Admitted and/or current students visit the Advising section of the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures website.
Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
Make an appointment with the language advisor.
When meeting with the advisor, you should bring:
- An unofficial WWU transcript
- Documentation for courses taken at other colleges or universities
- Documentation for any study-abroad credits earned
Then submit a Student Academic Declaration and Change Form.
Grade Requirements
Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the secondary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement. A GPA of 3.00 is required in the language major and a GPA of 3.00 or above is required in endorsement courses.
