Program overview
This program takes you into the world of China's ethnic minority languages and literature, such as Tibetan, Mongolian, Uyghur, Yi, and more, studying their grammar, scripts, classic works, and oral traditions. Core courses include basics of minority languages, literary history, folklore, and language survey methods. You'll also explore ethnography and cross-cultural communication. It's perfect for students curious about linguistic diversity, who enjoy fieldwork, or want to become a cultural bridge. Chinese universities have unique strengths here—like Minzu University of China and Yunnan University—with rich field research resources and partnerships in minority regions.