BA in International Literary & Cultural Studies – Chinese

Questions about the major can be addressed to Professor Xueping Zhong, Chinese Program Director. 

Program Requirements and Policies

The BA in International Literary & Cultural Studies - Chinese requires ten courses in all while achieving foreign language proficiency at the eighth semester (122 level or equivalent). 

Course Requirements

1. Language Requirement
   Four language courses up to the eighth semester (122 level or equivalent), above level 4. Depending on level at entry, higher level language or culture courses can be substituted in consultation with advisor.
    
2. Culture Requirement
   Four literature/culture courses taught in the ILCS department including at least three Chinese literature/culture courses. One culture course from Tufts-in-Beijing can count towards this category.
    
3. Related Course
   CHNS 52, one additional culture course taught in the ILCS department or one course in a related-field (area-related or thematic) taken at Tufts or through another program, including Tufts-in-Beijing. Must be approved by your advisor in advance. 
    
4. One Integrative Capstone Course
   ILCS 197 Thinking Beyond Frontiers: ILCS Senior Colloquium (taught in the fall).