Chinese Minor

Chinese Minor

The Chinese minor is 24 credit hours including the demonstration of Chinese language proficiency (equivalent to the level upon completion of CHIN 201).

Chinese Language Proficiency (12 Credit Hours)1
CourseNameHours
CHIN 101Elementary Mandarin Chinese I4
CHIN 102Elementary Mandarin Chinese II4
CHIN 201Intermediate Mandarin Chinese4
Electives Language Courses (12 Credit Hours)
CHIN 301Chinese Character Acquisition2
CHIN 302Chinese Through Scripture4
CHIN 331Chinese Conversation4
CHIN 332Chinese Grammar and Composition4
CHIN 334Chinese Culture and Traditions4
CHIN 335Business Chinese2 or 4
CHIN 336Chinese Cinema2 or 4
CHIN 337Readings of Chinese Culture and Society4
CHIN 494Senior Capstone Experience2-4

Semester-in-Shanghai or An Alternative Approved Study Abroad Program (strongly recommended)

Any language courses taken in Shanghai could meet the language requirements in this minor

CHIN 338Accelerated Chinese in China4-6
CHIN 341Special Topics in Chinese Language and Culture2-4
CHIN 342Special Topics in Contemporary China2-4

Notes:

1 Students who demonstrate language proficiency without taking CHIN 101, CHIN 102, or CHIN 201 may complete their language proficiency requirements with any of the courses listed under "Elective Language Courses." The total requirement for the minor is 24 credits, which must be met by all students.

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Chinese Language and Culture Program

Modern and Classical Languages
501 College Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187

630.752.7557
modern.classical.languages@wheaton.edu