{"id":206,"date":"2025-07-30T05:35:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T05:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-international-languages-cultures\/?page_id=206"},"modified":"2025-08-26T20:12:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T20:12:00","slug":"chinese","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-international-languages-cultures\/chinese\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-206\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-206-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-206-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-206-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Discover language. Bridge cultures. Navigate a global future.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-206-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Chinese concentration within the International Languages and Cultures program equips students with Chinese language skills and intercultural competence. This program complements majors across disciplines\u2014like Political Science, Business, STEM, and Education\u2014by fostering global awareness and communication through courses in language, literature, film, and society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-206-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-0-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SHPX2DjUYO8?si=iiouZsSdHTQ37Z52\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-206-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-206-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-206\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/ilc\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the International Languages &amp; Cultures Department<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-major\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Major <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-minor\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Minor <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#honors-college-promise\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake\"><\/i>Honors College Promise<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#after-you-graduate\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>After you Graduate<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/international-languages-and-cultures\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bell\"><\/i>Stay Up to Date with International Languages &amp; Cultures<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#stay-up-to-date\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Student Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-206-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-206-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-206-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><h3 class=\"topText\">96%<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>career outcome rate<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><h3 class=\"topText\">10+<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Study Abroad programs for students<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><h3 class=\"topText\">10:1<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>SMCM's student-to-faculty ratio supports students through their time on campus and beyond<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-206-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-206-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-206\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/53529347396_8a13615186_o-e1753907839131.jpg\" width=\"1068\" height=\"997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/53529347396_8a13615186_o-e1753907839131.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/53529347396_8a13615186_o-e1753907839131-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/53529347396_8a13615186_o-e1753907839131-1024x956.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/53529347396_8a13615186_o-e1753907839131-768x717.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1068px) 100vw, 1068px\" title=\"53529347396_8a13615186_o\" alt=\"A group of people pose indoors holding a yellow and orange dragon costume, with a tiled floor and arched windows in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-206-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div id=\"about-the-major\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-206-3-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Student Designed - Chinese <strong>Major<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-206-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"7\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The student-designed Chinese major at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland allows students to build a personalized, interdisciplinary program focused on Chinese language and culture. Combining advanced Chinese courses with two other disciplines, students shape a path aligned with their global or career goals. Approval by the Curriculum Review Committee and guidance from faculty mentors are required. Interested students should consult the ILC chair and student-designed major coordinator early on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-206-3-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-student-designed\/\">Learn More About The Student Designed Major<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-206-3-1-3\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Student-Designed Chinese, French, or Latinx and Latin American Studies, BA\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Chinese Major Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Chinese Major Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Student-Designed Chinese, French, or Latinx and Latin American Studies, BA\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Chinese Major\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Chinese Major<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-206-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-206-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div id=\"about-the-minor\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-206-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Chinese <strong>Minor<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-206-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"11\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Chinese concentration emphasizes language, culture, literature, film, and Chinese diaspora studies. Students explore Chinese cinema, contemporary society, digital media, and Asian-American narratives\u2014gaining both linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy in fields like Asian Studies and Chinese-American literature. The curriculum empowers students to shape their academic paths and tailor their studies to align with their interests and career goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-206-4-0-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"International Languages and Cultures Minor with Concentrations in Chinese, French, or Spanish\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Chinese Minor Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Chinese Minor Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"International Languages and Cultures Minor with Concentrations in Chinese, French, or Spanish\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Chinese Minor\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Chinese Minor<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-206-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-206\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/53528447277_bb1c5eaba6_o-e1753908154508.jpg\" width=\"1003\" height=\"1060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/53528447277_bb1c5eaba6_o-e1753908154508.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/53528447277_bb1c5eaba6_o-e1753908154508-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/53528447277_bb1c5eaba6_o-e1753908154508-969x1024.jpg 969w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/53528447277_bb1c5eaba6_o-e1753908154508-768x812.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" title=\"53528447277_bb1c5eaba6_o\" alt=\"A person stands indoors, touching the top of a red vertical banner with Chinese characters hanging on a beige wall.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-206-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-206-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-206-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Courses <strong>Offered<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-206-5-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Chinese Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-prefix=\"ILCC\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Chinese Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-206-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-206-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div id=\"honors-college-promise\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-206-6-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Honors College <strong>Promise<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-206-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Students pursuing the Chinese concentration often engage in distinguished experiential learning supported by the Honors College Promise. Many travel abroad\u2014studying at partner universities or participating in the CET program in Taipei, Taiwan. These students may also complete independent classroom-related research or translation projects. Strong faculty mentorship and Honors College backing enable these experiences to inform high-impact St. Mary\u2019s Projects or summer research initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-206-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-206\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/50888884652_f400bc6ca1_o-e1756233981310.jpg\" width=\"1108\" height=\"936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/50888884652_f400bc6ca1_o-e1756233981310.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/50888884652_f400bc6ca1_o-e1756233981310-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/50888884652_f400bc6ca1_o-e1756233981310-1024x865.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2025\/07\/50888884652_f400bc6ca1_o-e1756233981310-768x649.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" title=\"50888884652_f400bc6ca1_o\" alt=\"A group of people smiles and holds up peace signs in front of a large hanging American flag at an outdoor event.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-206-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-206-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/global-scholars-distinction\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Global Scholars Distinction<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-206-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-international-languages-cultures\/careers-in-international-languages\/#internships\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Internships<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-206-7-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-7-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-206-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-206-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote gold\"><div><p>\"If there wasn\u2019t a Chinese language program here I wouldn\u2019t have been able to go to Shanghai for a semester. \"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- Alana Demones 19\u2019, ILC and Asian Studies Major<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-206-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"hsac\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-206-9\" ><div id=\"pgc-206-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-206\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-206-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong><\/strong>OPTIONAL<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>RELEVANT<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>RESOURCES<strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-206-9-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-206-9-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"\">Learn more about SPECIAL FEATURE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-206-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"after-you-graduate\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-206-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-206-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-206-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">After you <strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-206-10-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Graduates in Chinese have successful careers in international business, education, public health, journalism, translation, community relations, and nonprofit work. Alumni have gone on to become language educators, Peace Corps volunteers, market coordinators, translators, or government liaisons. Many pursue graduate studies in Asian Studies, linguistics, international affairs, or public policy. 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