The major of Chinese Language and Literature mainly cultivates the basic knowledge of Chinese and China literature, and receives systematic education and basic training in related theories, development history and research status. You can engage in research and teaching in scientific research institutions and universities, and some can engage in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. It can also be suitable for professionals engaged in language and writing work in party and government organs, including newspapers, press and publication, film and television culture, internet, foreign exchanges and so on.
Chinese language and literature is one of the earliest majors in the history of China University, which appeared at the end of 19. Since 1980s, the major of Chinese language and literature has made great progress. Some normal universities want to offer this major to train teachers for Chinese teaching in middle schools. Comprehensive universities generally offer this major in Chinese Department or College of Arts and Sciences. Even highly specialized schools, such as People's Public Security University of China, have Chinese departments.