Chinese, B.A.

The Department of Linguistics

The B.A. in Chinese* is a CSU Consortium Degree with San Francisco State (SFS) that provides an integrated curriculum in Chinese language, linguistics, literature, and culture, progressing from elementary to intermediate or advanced proficiency. Students will develop strong communication skills in Mandarin Chinese and deep linguistic and cultural understanding through coursework, study abroad, and community engagement. The program combines language study with interdisciplinary perspectives, such as linguistics, language learning/teaching, business, education, and international studies, to prepare graduates for diverse careers and graduate programs. At Fresno State, the major aligns with the university’s mission to educate globally competent, culturally aware leaders serving California’s Central Valley and beyond.

*The Bachelor of Arts in Chinese degree is currently a Pilot Program.

Major Requirements (32 units)

Required Courses (20 units)

CHIN 1A - Elementary Chinese 1A Units: 4 (Area 3B)
CHIN 1B - Elementary Chinese Units: 4 (AUGR A/H)
CHIN 2A - Intermediate Chinese Units: 3
OR

CHIN 103 from San Francisco State Units: 3
CHIN 2B - Intermediate Chinese Units: 3
OR

CHIN 303 from San Francisco State Units: 3
CHIN 100 - Advanced Chinese Units: 3
OR

CHIN 311 from San Francisco State Units: 3
LING 10 - Introduction to Language Units: 3
OR
LING 11 - Linguistics for Teachers Units: 3
OR
LING 100 - General Linguistics Units: 3

Elective Courses (12 units)

Select one course from (3 units):

LING 151 - Languages of the World Units: 3
LING 155 - Computer Assisted Language Learning Units: 3
LING 165 - Language Acquisition Units: 3

Select one course from (3 units):

LING 150 - Teacher Presence and Classroom Management Units: 3
LING 141 - TESOL/SLAT (Second Language Acquisition & Teaching) Units: 3
LING 171I - Internships in Linguistics and TESOL/SLAT Units: 3

San Francisco State Course via CSU Fully Online (3 units)

Select from:

CHIN 411 - Media Chinese Units: 3
CHIN 511 - Chinese Philsosophy and Religion Units: 3
CHIN 521 - Modern Chinese Literature Units: 3

Approved elective by Advisor (3 units)

approved elective can be from Fresno State or San Francisco State

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as:

American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 )
General Education Requirements (43 units)
Additional University Graduation Requirements (9 units)
Upper-Division Writing Requirement
Sufficient Elective Units to Meet Required Total Units (varies); it is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.

A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .

Total Units: 120*

*General Education, Additional University Graduation Requirements, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. These courses include CHIN 1A (GE Area 3B), and CHIN 1B (AUGR A/H).