Chinese

View of a town in China

The most prominently spoken language on the planet with around 1.2 billion native speakers, Chinese is one of the key languages for international communication.

Explore a literary tradition that extends over three thousand years: from brilliant philosophical texts written millennia ago and achingly beautiful poetry of all ages, to contemporary novels of Nobel Prize laureates. 

Upcoming Chinese Courses

Note: There are currently no Chinese courses being offered in AY 2025-26.

Advising and Placement

Visit the Chinese Advising and Placement page for instructions on how to:

  • Take a placement test, if you have previously taken Chinese and have questions about which course is appropriate for you
  • Request a faculty advisor for Chinese (for currently-declared Majors and Minors only)

Chinese Tutoring Services

The Department of World Languages and Literatures offers drop-in tutoring services for 100- and 200-level language students. See the schedule here. Non-PSU students, please see our list of community tutors and translators here

Second Language Requirement

Chinese meets the Second Language Admission Requirement and the Second Language Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Master of Arts (MA) Requirement.