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Chinese

Foreign Languages and Literatures

The Chinese specialization in foreign languages and literatures develops proficiency in the Chinese language and acquaints students with the literature and cultural history of China. Courses are also available for those interested in business Chinese, classical Chinese, film, and women's studies.

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.

Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan

Overview

The B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures (FLL) provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of a specific language (or languages) and advanced familiarity with the cultural practices and traditions associated with the language(s) of specialization. The major in FLL enhances critical thinking and communication skills and provides students with a cross-cultural understanding of our contemporary world. The program allows students the flexibility to explore a single or dual language specialization as well as the opportunity to study culture through interdisciplinary fields of critical concentration, such as Comparative Cultural Studies, Film and Visual Culture, Intensive Area Studies, Literary Studies, and Medieval and Early Modern Studies. A major in FLL offers an excellent basis for a variety of careers, including graduate study in an area of foreign language and culture and/or in the humanities and social sciences, as well as careers in education, international development, diplomacy and government, national security, communications, law, journalism, arts and culture, publishing, and global business. Participation in UF study-abroad programs or a UF approved program is highly encouraged.

Foreign Languages and Literatures Options

The Chinese specialization of the Foreign Languages and Literatures major provides a foundation for graduate-level work in East Asian studies or allied fields (anthropology, art history, history, linguistics, political science and religion). The major is excellent general preparation for entry to professional schools (business, journalism, law and medicine) or careers in foreign service, commerce, diplomacy, translation, business, import and export of information and culture, museums, libraries, and tourism.

 

Coursework for the Major

The Chinese specialization of the Foreign Languages and Literatures major consists of preparatory language study at the lower division (1000 and 2000 level), and 33 hours of advanced language, theory, and culture study in the upper division (3000 level and above).

All coursework for the major must be completed with minimum grades of C.

Required Foundation Coursework: 18-20 credits

• CHI 1130 Beginning Chinese 1, 5 credits
• CHI 1131 Beginning Chinese 2, 5 credits
• CHI 2230 Intermediate Chinese 1, 5 credits or CHI2340 Chinese for Heritage Learners 1, 4 credits
• CHI 2231 Intermediate Chinese 2, 5 credits or CHI2341 Chinese for Heritage Learners 2, 4 credits

Required Core Coursework: 33 credits

Advanced Language and Culture: 6 credits

• CHI 3410 Advanced Chinese 1, 3 credits
• CHI 3411 Advanced Chinese 2, 3 credits

Advanced Elective Coursework: 18 credits with at least six credits of CHT courses

• CHI 3403 Chinese Calligraphy, 3 credits
• CHI 3440 Business Chinese, 3 credits
• CHI 4850 Structure of Chinese, 3 credits
  
• CHI 4905 Individual Work, 3 credit max.
• CHI 4930 Special Topics, 3 credits
• CHI 4935 Senior Thesis, 3 credits
• CHI 4940 Internship, 1-6 credits
• CHI 4956 Overseas Study, variable credits
• CHT 3110 Chinese Literary Heritage, 3 credits
• CHT 3123 Pre-Modern Chinese Fiction in Translation, 3 credits
• CHT 3124 Modern Chinese Fiction in Translation, 3 credits
• CHT 3391 Chinese Film and Media, 4 credits
• CHT 3500 Chinese Culture, 3 credits
• CHT 3513 Taoism and Chinese Culture, 3 credits
• CHT 3523 Hong Kong, Taiwan and Global Cinema, 4 credits
• CHT 4111 Dream of the Red Chamber, 3 credits
• CHT 4603 Journey to the West, 3 credits
• CHW 4120 Classical Chinese 1, 3 credits
• CHW 4121 Classical Chinese 2, 3 credits
• CHW 4130 Readings in Chinese Literature, 3 credits
• CHW 4140 Newspaper Chinese, 3 credits

Critical Concentration: 9 credits from one concentration
Although courses may appear in more than one group they may be counted toward only one group

• Intensive Area Studies:
  • Recommended for those planning to pursue careers requiring advanced level skills in Chinese or graduate work in Chinese studies
• Comparative Cultural Studies
• Film and Visual Culture
• Literary Studies
• Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Students must take the Chinese STAMP 4s Proficiency Test or the equivalent, with level 4 or above proficiency, during or immediately following the second semester of Advanced Chinese or other advanced level course.

Students also must achieve satisfactory faculty evaluation of a self-selected research term paper written for an upper-division course or senior thesis.

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Overseas Study

UF in Chengdu at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics is a summer program that provides the equivalent of the UF courses Beginning Chinese 1 and 2 (CHI 1130/1131), and uses the same syllabus and required textbooks. Similarly, UF in Beijing at Tsinghua University provides the equivalent of UF’s Intermediate Chinese 1 and 2 (CHI 2230/2231) and Advanced Chinese 1 and 2 (CHI 3410/3411) through a 12-week summer session. Both transfer-credit programs feature courses in English that also may apply toward the Chinese specialization.

Placement

Students with previous training in Chinese, as well as those with heritage background in the language, should consult the undergraduate coordinator or the language coordinator of the Chinese specialization before enrolling in any CHI or CHW course. Placement tests are given at the start of each semester; refer to the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures for location and times.

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Critical Tracking

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

For degree requirements outside of the major, refer to CLAS Degree Requirements: Structure of a CLAS Degree.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

Semester 1

• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• Complete CHI 1130 or higher level language course with a minimum grade of C
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 4

• Complete CHI 1131 or higher level language course with a minimum grade of C and a 2.5 critical-tracking GPA
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete CHI 2230 or higher level language course with a minimum grade of C and a 2.5 critical-tracking GPA
• 2.0 UF GPA required

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Model Semester Plan

Actual courses may be different depending on language preparation and availability of courses. In particular, beginning language is best started semester 1 and no later than semester 3, but study abroad or accredited intensive summer courses can be used to catch up.

Students are expected to complete the writing requirement while in the process of taking the courses below. Students are also expected to complete the general education international (GE-N) and diversity (GE-D) requirements concurrently with another general education requirement (typically, GE-C, H or S). Several courses in this major count for GE-H and N or GE-S and N requirements.

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.

This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

Semester 1	Credits
CHI 1130 Beginning Chinese 1	5
Biological or Physical Science State Core GE-B or P	3
Composition State Core GE-C; WR	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences State Core GE-S	3
Total	14

Semester 2	Credits
CHI 1131 Beginning Chinese 2	5
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life GE-H	3
Biological or Physical Science Area not taken in semester 1, GE-B or P	3
Mathematics State Core GE-M	3
Science laboratory GE-P or B	1
Total	15

Semester 3	Credits
CHI 2230 Intermediate Chinese 1	5
Humanities State Core GE-H	3
Mathematics GE-M	3
Physical Science GE-P	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences GE-S	3
Total	17

Semester 4	Credits
CHI 2231 Intermediate Chinese 2	5
Advanced elective 3000 level or above; in the major	3
Elective 3000 level or above; not in major	3
​Elective	3​​
Total	14

Semester 5	Credits
CHI 3410 Advanced Chinese 1 GE-S and N	3
Advanced elective 3000 level or above; in the major	3
Biological Science GE-B	3
Composition GE-C; WR	3
Elective LIN 3010 Introduction to Linguistics, GE-H, recommended	3
Total	15

Semester 6	Credits
CHI 3411 Advanced Chinese 2 GE-S and N	3
Critical Concentration course	3
Advanced electives 3000 level or above; in the major	6
Elective 3000 level or above; not in major	3
Total	15

Semester 7	Credits
Critical Concentration course	3
Advanced elective 4000 level or above; in the major	3
Electives 3000 level or above; not in major	6
Elective or Senior thesis option	3
Total	15

Semester 8	Credits
Critical Concentration course	3
Advanced elective 4000 level or above; in the major	3
Electives 3000 level or above; not in major	6
Elective	3
Total	15

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Critical Concentration Courses: 9 credits from one concentration

Although courses may appear in more than one group they may be counted toward only one group

Course	Credits
Intensive Area Studies: Chinese Recommended for those planning to pursue careers requiring advanced level skills in Chinese or graduate work in Chinese studies Option 1: Japan
JPN 3730 Language in Japanese Society	3
JPN 4850 Structure of Japanese	3
JPN 4930 Special Topics	3
JPT 3100 Tales of Kyoto	3
JPT 3120 Mod. Japanese Fiction in Translation	3
JPT 3121 Cont. Japanese Literature: Postwar to Postmodern	3
JPT 3150 Classical Japanese Poetry	3
JPT 3300 Samurai War Tales	3
JPT 3391 Introduction to Japanese Film	4
JPT 3500 Japanese Culture	3
JPT 4130 Tale of Genji	3
JPT 4502 Japanese Folklore	3
Intensive Area Studies: Chinese Option 2: Comparative Studies East Asia
​ANT 3364 Chinese People and Culture	3​
​ANT 4930 Ethnicity in China	​3
​ARH 3552 Early Chinese Art and Archaeology	3​
​ARH 3555 Late Chinese Art and Culture	​3
​ARH 4533 Asian Monuments and Heritage Conservation	3​
​ARH 4559 Archaeology of Death in Ancient China	3​
​ARH 4931 Art in Tombs	3​
ASH 3303 Modern Korea: Power & Protest	3
ASH 3442 Modern Japan	3
ASH 4930 Special Topics: Pacific War	3
REL 3318 Chinese Religions	3
REL 3335 Hindu Sacred Texts	3
REL 3336 Religion in Mod India	3
REL 3344 Chinese Buddhism	3
REL 3938 Special Topics: Buddhist Meditation	3
VTT 3500 Vietnamese Culture	3
WST 3415 Transnational Feminisms	3
Comparative Cultural Studies
ABT 3500 Arabic Culture	3
ABT 4131 The Qu’ran as Literature	3
ARA 3510 The Arab Woman	3
CHT 3500 Chinese Culture	3
CHT 3513 Taoism & Chinese Culture	3
CZT 3564 Modern Czech Culture & Society	3
FRT 3004 Monuments & Masterpieces of France	3
FRT 3561 Women in French Lit/Cinema	3-4
GET 3003 German Culture & Civilization 1	3
GET 3004 Modern German Culture & Civilization	3
GET 3930 German Fairy Tales​	​3
HAI 3930 Haitian Culture & Society	3
HAT 3564 Haitian Culture & Society	3
ITT 3540 Crime Fiction & Film in Italy	3
ITT 3700 Italian Perspectives on Holocaust	3
ITT 3930 Special Topics in Italian	3
JPT 3500 Japanese Culture	3
JPT 4502 Japanese Folklore	3
​RUT 3443 War and Peace	​3
​RUT 3500 Russian Cultural Heritage	​3
RUT 3501 Contemporary Russian Culture & Society	3
RUT 3503 Violence & Terror in Russian Experience	3
RUT 3504 Russia Today	3
​RUT 3506 Creative Lives: Writers, Artists and Extraordinary People	​​3
RUT 3514 Russian Fairy Tales	3
RUT 3524 Russia Through Film​	​3
RUT 3530 Russia's Struggle with Nature: Legacies of Destruction and Preservation	3
​RUT 3600 The Twentieth Century through Slavic Eyes	​3
RUT 4450 Russian Modernism	3
VTT 3500 Vietnamese Culture	3
YOT 3500 Yoruba Diaspora in New World	3
Film and Visual Culture
CHI 4930 Special Topics in Chinese	3
CHT 3391 Chinese Film and Media	4
CHT 3523 Hong Kong, Taiwan and Global Cinema	4
FRT 3520 French Cinema	4
FRT 3561 Women in French Lit/Cinema	3-4
FRT 4523 Euro Identities, Euro Cinema	4
GET 3520 Early German Cinema	4
GET 3580 War in Lit/Visual Media	3
GET 4521 Women and German Cinema	4
GET 4523 New German Cinema	4
GET 4930 Variable Topics in German	3
HBR 4930 Special Topics	3
ITT 3521 Italian Cinema	4
ITT 3540 Crime Fiction & Film in Italy,	3
ITT 3541 Italian Mafia Movies	3
ITT 3930 Special Topics in Italian	3
JPN 4930 Special Topics in Japanese	3
JPT 3391 Intro to Japanese Film	4
PLT 3520 Polish Cinema	4
RUT 3524 Russia Through Film	3
SSA 4930 Special Topics: African Film	3
Literary Studies
ABT 3130 Arabic Literary Heritage	3
ABT 4131 The Qu’ran as Literature	3
CHI 4930 Special Topics in Chinese	3
CHT 3110 Chinese Literary Heritage	3
CHT 3123 Pre-modern Chinese Fiction	3
CHT 3124 Modern Chinese Fiction	3
CHT 4111 Dream of the Red Chamber	3
CHT 4603 Journey to the West	3
FRT 3004 Monuments & Masterpieces of France	3
FRT 3561 Women in French Lit/Cinema	3-4
GET 3200 Literature of Knighthood	3
GET 3501 History, Literature, Arts of Berlin	3
GET 3580 War in Lit/Visual Media	3
GET 4930 Variable Topics in German	3
​HAT 3503 Haitian Culture and Literature in Translation	​3
HBR 4930 Special Topics in Hebrew	3
HBT 3223 Identity/Dissent in Hebrew Short Story	3
​HBT 3233 Israeli Hisotry and the Contemporary Novel	​3
HBT 3563 Women in Mod. Hebrew Fiction	3
HBT 3564 Motherhood Mod. Hebrew Lit.	3
ITT 3431 Italy & Pilgrimages	3
ITT 3540 Crime Fiction & Film in Italy	3
ITT 3700 Italian Perspectives Holocaust	3
ITT 3930 Special Topics Italian	3
JPT 3100 Tales of Kyoto	3
JPT 3120 Modern Japanese Fiction in Translation	3
JPT 3121 Contemporary Japanese Literature: Postwar to Postmodern	3
​JPT 3140 Modern Women Writers	​3
JPT 3150 Classical Japanese Poetry	3
JPT 3300 Samurai War Tales	3
JPT 4130 Tale of Genji	3
JPT 4502 Japanese Folklore	3
PLT 3930 Special Topics in Polish	3
RUT 3101 Russian Masterpieces	3
RUT 3441 Tolstoy & Dostoevsky	3
RUT 3442 Themes from Russian Literature	3
RUT 3443 War and Peace	3
RUT 3452 Russian Literature of the 20th Century	3
RUT 3503 Violence & Terror in the Russian Experience	3
RUT 3506 Creative Lives: Writers, Artists and Extraordinary People	3
RUT 3514 Russian Fairy Tales	3
RUT 3530 Russia’s Struggle with Nature: Legacies of Destruction and Preservation	3
​RUT 3600 The Twentieth Century through Slavic Eyes	​3
RUT 3930 Variable Topics Russian	3
RUT 4440 Pushkin & Gogol	3
RUT 4450 Russian Modernism	3
SST 4502 African Oral Literatures	3
​SSW 3303 Swahili Oral Literatures	​3
SSW 4713 African Women Writers	3
​VTN 4930 Special Topics in Vietnamese	​3
YOR 4502 Yoruba Oral Literatures,	3
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
ARA 3510 The Arab Woman	3
​CHT 3123 Pre-modern Chinese Fiction	3​
​CHT 3513 Taoism & Chinese Culture	3​
​CHT 4111 Dream of the Red Chamber	3​
​CHT 4603 Journey to the West	3​
GET 3200 Literature of Knighthood	3
ITT 3431 Italy and Pilgrimages	3
JPT 3300 Samurai War Tales	3
MEM 3003 Intro to Medieval World	3
MEM 3300 Castles and Cloisters	3
MEM 3301 Palaces and Cities	3
MEM 3730 Studies in Holy Roman Empire	3
MEM 3805 Research Methods in Medieval & Early Modern	1
MEM 3931 Topics Medieval & Early Modern	3

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Related Chinese Programs

• East Asian Languages and Literatures minor

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