At present, Chinese language and literature is a popular major. Because many jobs in society are linked to Chinese, the employment field is relatively wide. Chinese language and literature can be divided into normal and non-normal categories. Most students in normal classes become Chinese teachers after graduation, depending on their hobbies. Non-normal majors can do some secretarial work, or work in a newspaper, which has a bright future.

Main course:

Principles of literature, basic writing, modern Chinese, ancient Chinese, history of ancient Chinese literature, history of modern and contemporary literature in China, history of foreign literature, aesthetic principles, Chinese and Western literary theories, reading guides of pre-Qin philosophers, biographical studies of historical records, reading guides of famous scholars in Tang and Song Dynasties, secretarial studies, official document writing, news interview and writing, newspaper editing, radio program editing and production, news commentary writing, psychology, etc.

Southern College of Sun Yat-sen University trains advanced applied talents who systematically master the theoretical knowledge and basic skills of Chinese language and literature, are familiar with the history of literary development at home and abroad, have rich humanistic knowledge and good humanistic quality, have strong literary appreciation and writing application ability, and have innovative spirit and practical ability.