Overview

The Chinese MA program from San Francisco State University offers electives taught in both English and Chinese. Courses on modern literature and film taught in Chinese, reflect the dynamic transformations of contemporary Chinese society and culture. Training in the fundamentals of linguistics complements program goals by revealing the underlying structures of language.

To prepare students as fully as possible for future challenges, the Chinese Program balances traditional academic offerings with practical courses such as Business Chinese, Media Chinese, and Web Chinese, which equip students with career-related language skills.

Careers

The Master of Arts in Chinese provides advanced training in the areas of literature, linguistics, and pedagogy, building a solid foundation for further study and language-related careers.

Many of the M.A. graduates advance to study and research at the doctoral level, and others develop skills for China-related careers, including teaching Chinese as a second language, international business and law, and translation and interpretation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern Chinese Literature

Classical Chinese Literature

Testing & Assessment in Teaching/Learning Chinese as a Second Language

Applied Linguistics and Teaching Chinese

Materials Development for Teaching Chinese

Semantics and Morphology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English, Partially taught in Chinese (Mandarin)

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are thus expected to demonstrate advanced proficiency in spoken Mandarin Chinese and Standard Written Chinese, familiarity with major literary/cultural figures and texts, training in the fundamentals of linguistics, and basic reading proficiency in classical/literary Chinese.

English language proficiency

A 500-word analytical statement of purpose in English;

A statement in Chinese covering the same or similar content; and

Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or professional qualifications.

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution

Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9870 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9870 USD / year

≈ 9870 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9870 USD / year

≈ 9870 USD / year

Additional Details

Out-of-State and International students must pay $444.00 PER UNIT in addition to the tuition fees

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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