Chinese Language and Culture, BA with Teaching Endorsement Option

Western Washington University - International Study Center (StudyGroup)

This major is designed to develop advanced proficiency in both Chinese language and culture with the goal of placing students in a competitive position in this increasingly globalized world. The rigorous curriculum of this major focuses on training students in the communicative skills and in cultural awareness that are essential for success in their career pursuits in business, education, public service, and technology related to China, Chinese people and Chinese language. This program also prepares students to become successful language teachers at the secondary education level. Why Consider a teaching endorsement in Chinese Language and Culture major? The department provides students the skills to learn firsthand about major world societies. The department believes that the best way to understand a culture directly is through its language. The languages offered in the department are spoken natively by nearly two billion people. The multifaceted programs of the department provide an opening to the world through language, literature, culture and civilization. It is a meeting place for true diversity. This major leads to a BA degree without teacher certification. In order to receive a recommendation for state of Washington certification students must complete the ''Optional Requirements,'' including the ''teacher certification'' program which is offered by the Department of Secondary Education.