Chinese literature is the study of the literary works created throughout China’s history. Students could learn about the different phases of Chinese literature and how to analyze these texts using literary theories. Some scholars may also learn to read these works in their original language.

The PhD is a doctoral degree, specifically called a "doctor of philosophy" degree. This is misleading because PhD holders are not necessarily philosophers (unless they earned their degree in philosophy!). That said, PhD recipients are able to engage in thought experiments, reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways.