BA in Chinese Language & Literature

A prerequisite of CAS LC 212 (or equivalent placement) and 13 courses with a grade of C or higher are required. Students must complete a minimum of six principal courses at Boston University.

Required Courses

Four language-focus courses

• CAS LC 311
• CAS LC 312
• CAS LC 314 or LC 315
• One of CAS LC 411, LC 412, or LC 442

Three courses in Chinese literature

• CAS LC 250
• CAS LC 251
• One of CAS LC 284, LC 285, LC 450, or LC 470*
  *CAS LC 470 may be taken more than once if the topic has changed.

Two civilization courses

Choose from:

• CAS HI 363
• CAS HI 364
• CAS LC 280*
• CAS LC 283
• CAS LC 286
• CAS LC 287
• CAS LC 440

*CAS LC 280 may be taken more than once if the topic has changed.

Two additional courses

These must be chosen in consultation with the advisor from LC courses at the 300-level or above or related courses in MLCL or other departments as approved by the advisor. (Non-language courses taken on BU Shanghai program may also count toward this requirement with advisor approval.)

Two of the following courses

• CAS LX 250
• CAS XL 222*
• CAS XL 223
• CAS XL 224
• CAS XL 225

*CAS CC 101 and CC 102 together may be substituted for CAS XL 222.

Placement Examination

A placement test is required of all students whose most recent course in Chinese was taken while in high school or at a college other than Boston University and who wish to continue their study of this language here. Information on testing dates and times is available in the department.