Chinese and Japanese

Embrace the cultures of China and Japan. Learn to speak their languages and develop your global awareness through a carefully constructed curriculum that includes four years of Chinese study and three years of Japanese study, culminating in a major in Chinese or East Asian Studies concentration. Explore Chinese and Japanese history, literature, film, art, and religion and then study abroad to fully develop your language skills and cultural awareness and respect. You’ll learn to thrive in settings around the world and prepare yourself for graduate study or a career in international business, government, education, and more.

Cultural Awareness

Develop your language skills and global awareness.

As you immerse yourself in the cultures of China and Japan, you’ll learn to speak the languages while developing global awareness through a carefully constructed curriculum. You’ll study Chinese for four years or Japanese for three, culminating in a major in Chinese or a concentration in East Asian Studies.
Study Abroad

Learn to thrive in settings around the world.

You’ll explore Chinese and Japanese history, literature, film, art, and religion. You’ll have the opportunity to study abroad and experience the cultures of these countries firsthand. You’ll learn to thrive in settings around the world while preparing yourself for graduate study or a career in international business, government, education, and more.
Expert Faculty

Gain knowledge from expert faculty and conduct independent research.

You’ll engage with and learn from faculty who possess an in-depth understanding of the cultures and traditions of the region. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct individual research projects with faculty support and guidance throughout the process.

Table set for a meal at a restaurant in China

A Conversation About Chinese Foodways

4 students discuss how Chinese food developed in places they know well.

stir-fried beef on a plate at a restaurant

A Grinnell Student’s Guide to Chinese Cooking

“While we can’t promise authenticity or perfection, we believe these recipes will satisfy any curiosity or craving that the typical Grinnell student will have in regards to exploring Chinese cooking.”

One Chinese Language Learner’s Path to Valuable Career Skills

From study abroad project to independent study to publication

Faculty Research and Teaching

Food as a Prism

Professor Jin Feng’s interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research helps students develop creative and critical thinking skills.

Building from Nanzan University in Japan

Fascinated by Japan

A computer science major takes advantage of global learning opportunities on campus, and off, to embrace cultural differences and shape his Grinnell experience.

From Chinese Major to E-Sports Producer

Pursuing rich study abroad and global learning activities has allowed Stephen Craig '11 to thrive in China where he pursues his passions.

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Chinese Career Outcomes

First Destinations

73% Employment
0% Graduate School
9% Post-Graduate Service
9% Fellowships
0% Continuing Education
9% Other

Employment

100%

Positions related to Career Goals

Employer

Epic
Facilitation Limited
HESS Education
Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange

Graduate Schools

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Department Chair

Mariko Shigeta Schimmel

SCHIMMEL@grinnell.edu

Department Information

Phone

(641) 269-4803

Fax

(641) 269-9942

Faculty House
1303 Park St.
Grinnell, IA 50112
United States

Chinese and Japanese

Immerse yourself in the languages and cultures of the Far East.

Why Study Chinese and Japanese?

Develop your language skills and global awareness.

Learn to thrive in settings around the world.

Gain knowledge from expert faculty and conduct independent research.