BA in Asian Language & Studies - Chinese
Shorelight - University of Pacific, United States
First Year Course Fee
USD 53,200
Course Accredited By
NA
This major allows students to develop their language skills in Chinese or Japanese while simultaneously gaining significant knowledge about the Asian context. Students share a strong interdisciplinary curriculum and choose to concentrate their language study in Chinese or Japanese.
- The non-language curriculum will be taught in English and includes film, literature, history, politics and religion. The major requires one semester of study abroad in China/Taiwan or Japan. The minimum number of units for the major is 34.
- Learning another language is the key that opens the door to new cultures, perspectives and opportunities. It eases and enhances our ability to communicate with each other, and makes it possible to become a more fully-informed citizen of the world. In today's global society, mastery of language is a critical skill for personal and professional fulfillment.
Enrollment Cycles
- April 2023
- July 2023
- November 2023
KENYA
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms C /7
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms C /7
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms B-/8
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- PSE (3 Terms) 0.0 - 3.5
- PSE (2 Terms) 4
- PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5
TOEFL
- PSE (3 Terms) Below 40
- PSE (2 Terms) 40
- PSE (1 Term) 50
- ID (2 Terms) 80
- EAP (3 Terms) 60
- AAP (2 Terms) 68
Duolingo
- PSE (3 Terms) 50
- PSE (2 Terms) 60
- PSE (1 Term) 70
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
UGANDA
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with a minimum of 2 Principal Passing grades of D or higher and at least 1 subsidiary pass in a college preparatory subject. In addition, Uganda Certificate of Education with a C (7) average or higher or General Certificate of Education Level (O Level) Examination Certificate with 5 academic subjects passed is required.
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms C7
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms C7
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms B5
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms NA
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms NA
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms NA
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- PSE (3 Terms) 0.0 - 3.5
- PSE (2 Terms) 4
- PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5
TOEFL
- PSE (3 Terms) Below 40
- PSE (2 Terms) 40
- PSE (1 Term) 50
- ID (2 Terms) 80
- EAP (3 Terms) 60
- AAP (2 Terms) 68
Duolingo
- PSE (3 Terms) 50
- PSE (2 Terms) 60
- PSE (1 Term) 70
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
TANZANIA
- Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms E/5
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms E/5
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms D/4
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- PSE (3 Terms) 0.0 - 3.5
- PSE (2 Terms) 4
- PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5
TOEFL
- PSE (3 Terms) Below 40
- PSE (2 Terms) 40
- PSE (1 Term) 50
- ID (2 Terms) 80
- EAP (3 Terms) 60
- AAP (2 Terms) 68
Duolingo
- PSE (3 Terms) 50
- PSE (2 Terms) 60
- PSE (1 Term) 70
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
UNITED KINGDOM
- See GCE criteria
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms GCE
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms GCE
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms GCE
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- PSE (3 Terms) 0.0 - 3.5
- PSE (2 Terms) 4
- PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5
TOEFL
- PSE (3 Terms) Below 40
- PSE (2 Terms) 40
- PSE (1 Term) 50
- ID (2 Terms) 80
- EAP (3 Terms) 60
- AAP (2 Terms) 68
Duolingo
- PSE (3 Terms) 50
- PSE (2 Terms) 60
- PSE (1 Term) 70
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
BTEC
- (BTEC) Extended Diploma (Level 3)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms 96 UCAS Points or MMM Grade
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- PSE (3 Terms) 0.0 - 3.5
- PSE (2 Terms) 4
- PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5
TOEFL
- PSE (3 Terms) Below 40
- PSE (2 Terms) 40
- PSE (1 Term) 50
- ID (2 Terms) 80
- EAP (3 Terms) 60
- AAP (2 Terms) 68
Duolingo
- PSE (3 Terms) 50
- PSE (2 Terms) 60
- PSE (1 Term) 70
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O-LEVEL
- 5 college preparatory subjects passed;
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms D or 3
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms D or 3
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms C or 4
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- PSE (3 Terms) 0.0 - 3.5
- PSE (2 Terms) 4
- PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5
TOEFL
- PSE (3 Terms) Below 40
- PSE (2 Terms) 40
- PSE (1 Term) 50
- ID (2 Terms) 80
- EAP (3 Terms) 60
- AAP (2 Terms) 68
Duolingo
- PSE (3 Terms) 50
- PSE (2 Terms) 60
- PSE (1 Term) 70
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
Asian Language and Studies Bachelor of Arts Major in Asian Language and Studies Concentration in Chinese
- Students must complete a minimum of 120 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in Asian Language Studies and a concentration in Chinese.
Major Requirements
Minimum 32 units that includes:
- CHIN 023 Intermediate Chinese, Third Semester 4 hrs
- CHIN 025 Intermediate Chinese, Fourth Semester 4hrs
- CHIN 125 Advanced Chinese I 4 hrs
- CHIN 126 Advanced Chinese II 4 hrs
- SABD 000 Overseas Study (Study Abroad in China or Taiwan) 12-18 hrs
Select four of the following: 16
ARTH 120
- Chinese Art History
ASIA 120
- Asian Cinemas
ASIA 124
- Society, Gender and Culture in East Asia
ASIA 130
- East Asian Literature
HIST 030
- East Asian Civilization I
HIST 031
- East Asian Civilization II
HIST 141
- Pre-Modern China to 1840
HIST 142
- Modern Chinese History
RELI 135
- Asian Religious Traditions
RELI 152
- Confucian Traditions
RELI 154
- Buddhist Traditions
POLS 152
- Politics of Asia
Note: Language requirement begins with the intermediate level; at least one semester (or a summer with a minimum of 8 weeks) of language requirement must be completed in China or Taiwan. 2) No more than two equivalent courses (as determined by the advisor) may be completed while studying in China/Taiwan.
- Typical cost for two semesters $71,555
- Tuition $53,200
- Housing $10,290
- Dining $6,065
- Other $2,000