Bachelor's in Chinese

Middlebury College, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, global engagement, and language education, Middlebury offers a comprehensive undergraduate experience that emphasizes critical thinking, cultural exploration, and interdisciplinary learning. At Middlebury College, the integration of rigorous academics with immersive experiences is central to its educational philosophy. The college's Language Schools and Schools Abroad programs, as well as its global partnerships, provide students with unparalleled opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and language proficiency. With a vibrant campus culture and a dedicated faculty, Middlebury fosters an environment where students can flourish intellectually and personally. Through its commitment to academic rigor, cultural enrichment, and global perspectives, Middlebury College prepares graduates to excel in their careers while fostering a deep sense of appreciation for the complexities of our interconnected world.

The Greenberg-Starr Department of Chinese Language and Literature offers courses in Mandarin Chinese language—including Classical Chinese and Chinese-language courses on Chinese society, literature, and culture—and courses taught in English on Chinese literature, film, and sociolinguistics. Our curriculum fully meets the needs of students who want to learn to speak, understand, write, and read Mandarin at a high level of proficiency that will allow them to live and work in an entirely Chinese language environment. The curriculum is also for students who want to study the world’s most widely spoken and written first language for its intrinsic beauty and interest, or for access to Chinese history and culture. At Middlebury, the study of Mandarin Chinese may be combined with any other academic pursuit.