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Chinese Education
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Do you love Chinese language and culture? Make your passion your profession!
Our program will provide you with excellent mastery of the Chinese language, literature and culture as well as the fundamentals of teaching. From creating lesson plans to managing the classroom, you’ll receive a rigorous course of instruction in teaching Chinese in grades K-12. The program pairs intensive coursework with hands-on student teaching opportunities to prepare the next generation of world language teachers.
Language teaching is an area of critical need across the country and Chinese is in high demand for careers in politics, government service and international business. Consequently, Chinese is increasing in popularity in secondary schools— it is currently the second most widely taught language (after Spanish) in dual-language immersion programs in Delaware and in the nation.
Our program leads to certification and stresses career readiness. Upon completion of coursework, student teaching and state-mandated certification tests, you will meet the necessary requirements to earn institutional recommendation for licensure and certification in Delaware. Teach anywhere! 91Ô´´â€™s Certification Officer is dedicated to helping you through the certification process for any state(s) where you are interested in teaching (see ).
AREAS OF ST91Ô´´Y
- Chinese Conversation
- Chinese Grammar and Composition
- Chinese Film and Culture
- Advanced Readings in Chinese Literature
- Language Syllabus Design
- Methods of Teaching World Languages
CAREER OPTIONS
- K-12 Education
- Teaching Abroad
- Department Chair
- Textbook Editor
- School Administrator
- Professor
What’s special about this program?
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Communicative Language Teaching in campus classrooms develops our Chinese Education candidates’ proficiency early on. A series of field experiences prepares students for successful student teaching. One-on-one mentoring of student teachers by a 91Ô´´ Field Instructor and classroom clinical educator ensures success in teaching.
Get Involved
Asian and Pacific Islander Student Association
Language Partner Program
91Ô´´ Chinese Students and Scholars Association
Sample curriculum
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| CHIN 105 - Chinese I - ElementaryÌýÌý | CHIN 106 - Chinese II - Elementary/IntermediateÌýÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý |
| ENGL 110 - First-Year Writing | Multicultural Requirement |
| Breadth Requirement (1/12) | Breadth Requirement (2/12) |
| Mathematics RequirementÌýÌý | Breadth Requirement (3/12) |
| LLCU 111 - First Year Seminar: Intro to World Language Learning | Breadth Requirement (4/12) |
| Credits: 16 | Credits: 16 |
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| CHIN 107 - Chinese III - Intermediate | CHIN 200 - Chinese Grammar and Composition |
| Language Elective (CHIN 204,ÌýLLCU 208,ÌýLLCU 321,ÌýLLCU 330,ÌýLLCU 331, orÌýLLCU 383)* | CHIN 205 - Chinese Conversation |
| Breadth Requirement (5/12) | Breadth Requirement (7/12) |
| Breadth Requirement (with Laboratory) (6/12) | Breadth Requirement (8/12) |
| EDUC 414 - Teaching Exceptional Adolescents | EDUC 413 - Adolescent Development and Educational Psychology |
| Credits: 17 | Credits: 16 |
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| CHIN 201 - Advanced Intermediate Chinese I | CHIN 355 - Special Topics |
| Breadth Requirement (9/12) | CHIN 455 - Classical Chinese |
| Breadth Requirement (10/12) | Second Writing RequirementÌý |
| Breadth Requirement (11/12) | Breadth Requirement (12/12) |
| CHIN 350 - Business ChineseÌýorÌýCHIN 320 - Chinese Film and Culture | LLCU 421 - Methods of Teaching World Languages |
| Credits: 15 | Credits: 15 |
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| LLCU 424 - Second Language Testing | EDUC 400 - Student TeachingÌý (9 credits) |
| CHIN 451 - Advanced Readings in Chinese Literature | LLCU 491 - World Languages Education Capstone |
| LLCU 417 - Language Teaching Practicum | Ìý |
| LLCU 422 - Language Syllabus Design | Ìý |
| CHIN 452 - Advanced Readings in Chinese Culture | Ìý |
| Credits: 13 | Credits: 12 |
