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College of Liberal Arts
Department of Modern Languages
Bachelor of Arts in Critical Languages and International Studies in Chinese
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1st year
Fall Semester
CHIN 1441
ENGL 1301
MATH 1302
HIST 1301
CREATIVE ART
UNIV1131
Spring Semester
CHIN 1442
ENGL 1302
MATH 1308/PHIL2311
HIST 1302
GLOBAL 2301
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 33
2nd year
Fall Semester
CHIN 2313
MODL 2301
SCIENCE
POLS 2311
FOUNDATION OPTION
Spring Semester
CHIN 2314
SCIENCE
POLS 2312
MINOR
ELECTIVE
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
3rd year
Fall Semester
CHIN 3303
CHIN 3000/4000
CHIN 3310/IS OPTION
MINOR
MINOR
Spring Semester
CHIN 3304
CHIN 3000/4000
CHIN 3311/IS OPTION
ELECTIVE
MINOR
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
4th year
Fall Semester
CHIN 3346/IS OPTION
CHIN 3000/4000
MINOR
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
CHIN 3345/IS OPTION
MINOR
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
HOURS 27
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
College of Liberal Arts Box 19557, Arlington, TX P: 817-272-3161 IF: 817-272-5408 I uta.edu
DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY
College of Liberal Arts - Department of Modern Languages
Bachelor of Arts in Critical Languages and International Studies in Chinese
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Complete the Beginning and Intermediate levels of your language courses (1441, 1442, 2313, 2314), as well as GLOBAL 2301. These will help you select upper-division courses of interest.
Review the course options for the Modern Languages core foundational component area requirement.
Participate in a conversation hour sponsored by the department.
ENGAGE
Join a language club.
Make peer contacts within all of your classes.
Verify that you are on the Modern Languages listserv to receive special event announcements.
Attend department events such as Open House, Study Hall, industry lectures, film screenings, poetry workshops, as well as others (food tastings, cooking classes, multicultural karaoke).
Attend Global Grounds.
Ask faculty about volunteer opportunities.
EXCEL
Attend free tutoring led by Modern Languages faculty and peers available in all eight of our language programs.
Find free tutoring at the IDEAS Center (2nd floor of Central Library).
Become a better writer: Use the Writing Center.
Become a better writer in Spanish by using the Spanish Writing Center.
With a 3.75 semester GPA, get recognized on the College of Liberal Arts Dean's List.
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Consider adding a minor or certificate.
Complete any remaining Modern Languages required foundational course(s).
Undertake a service learning course, an internship, or a study abroad program.
Join the UTA Global Engagement Language Exchange Program and/or become a Global Maverick.
ENGAGE
Attend lectures on campus. Examples include:
Maverick Speakers Series
° CMAS Lecture Series
Hermanns (ENGL) and Webb (HISTI Lecture Series
UTA Student Conference (LING)
Join Phi Sigma Iota, the International Foreign Language Honors Society.
Ask faculty about research opportunities. Examples include:
° CoLA Spotlight on Student Research
MODL Cultural Constructions Conference
EXCEL
Get great at doing research.
Ask your advisor if you are eligible to apply for the McNair Scholars Program.
Consider joining the Honors College.
Submit your research to the Global Insight Journal, published by the McDowell Center.
Meet with faculty to discuss attending a regional, national, or international professional conference in the next year, and ask about possible funding.
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Meet with your advisor to ensure you have no outstanding requirements.
Apply for graduation.
ENGAGE
Seek out post-and pre-graduation internships and research opportunities.
Discuss your curriculum vita or resume with Modern Languages faculty.
Attend UTA Career Fairs and MODL Career Fair to meet with prospective employers.
EXCEL
Discuss graduate school with Modern Languages faculty.
Plan to attend a regional, national, or international professional conference. Examples include:
GALA Conference
Linguistic Association of the Southwest Annual Meeting
° KFLC: The Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Conference
International Studies Association Convention or Conference
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
• Apply for an internship program with one of our community or industry partners.
Attend our annual MODL Career Fair to meet with regional and national employers.
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Attend a study abroad program with one of the Modern Languages faculty members, or apply for a semester abroad program through a UTA partner university.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Run for a leadership position in a language club or Phi Sigma Iota.
Become an MODL Ambassador or tutor.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• Undertake a course with a Service Learning Project.
Volunteer for a partner organization.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
• Apply to submit a paper at our biennial Cultural Constructions Conference.
Ask faculty about opportunities to assist in their research projects.
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Business
Communications
International Relations
Education
Language Services
Government Agencies
Health and Human Services
Translation and Interpreting Roles
Workforce Skills
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.
Global Citizenship: Demonstrate inclusiveness, respect, and the ability to learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions.
Leadership: Take initiative, demonstrate effective decision making and informed risk taking, and motivate and encourage participation from others to work toward a shared vision.
Career Readiness
Attention to Detail
Communication Writing and Reading Research
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Human Relations
lntercultural Competence
Investigation and Problem-Solving
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities.
Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
In addition, students are encouraged to engage in community service, find an internship, and attend UTA and department career fairs
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