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
Course Name Hours
CHIN 101 Elementary Mandarin Chinese I 4
CHIN 102 Elementary Mandarin Chinese II 4
CHIN 201 Intermediate Mandarin Chinese 4
Electives Language Courses (12 Credit Hours)
CHIN 301 Chinese Character Acquisition 2
CHIN 302 Chinese Through Scripture 4
CHIN 331 Chinese Conversation 4
CHIN 332 Chinese Grammar and Composition 4
CHIN 334 Chinese Culture and Traditions 4
CHIN 335 Business Chinese 2 or 4
CHIN 336 Chinese Cinema 2 or 4
CHIN 337 Readings of Chinese Culture and Society 4
CHIN 494 Senior Capstone Experience 2-4

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 338 Accelerated Chinese in China 4-6
CHIN 341 Special Topics in Chinese Language and Culture 2-4 
CHIN 342 Special Topics in Contemporary China 2-4 

Notes:

1 Students who demonstrate language proficiency without taking CHIN 101CHIN 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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