Program overview
Humanities Education might sound a bit abstract, but simply put, it's about "using a humanities foundation to do education." In college, you'll study classic subjects like Chinese literature, history, philosophy, and art, while also learning teaching skills such as pedagogy, psychology, and curriculum design. Core courses include Introduction to Chinese Traditional Culture, History of Chinese and Foreign Education, Philosophy of Education, and Humanities Curriculum Development. This major is especially suited for students who love reading, thinking, have an interest in cultural heritage, and want to become teachers or work in cultural communication. Chinese universities have a natural advantage in this field—for example, many schools offer practical courses that leverage local historical and cultural resources (like Xi'an's Han and Tang culture, or Beijing's Palace Museum), allowing you to learn while experiencing. Additionally, many Chinese universities emphasize "interdisciplinary" approaches in their Humanities Education programs, such as combining poetry with psychology or using museum resources for instructional design—quite fascinating.