Chinese Studies

Requirements for the Minor in Chinese Studies 

Students who minor in Chinese studies must complete eighteen hours, including CHIN 201 and fifteen additional hours chosen from CHIN 202; ENGL/FILM 343; HIST 3610, 3611, 3640; or PLSC 352. No more than two courses from one department may count towards the minor.

Courses 

101 Introductory Chinese I (4) A basic course designed to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills and an awareness of the Chinese culture.

102 Introductory Chinese II (4) (PR: CHIN 101 or placement) A continuation of CHIN 101.

201 Intermediate Chinese I (3) (PR: CHIN 102 or placement) A continuation of the study of the Chinese language at the intermediate level.

202 Intermediate Chinese II (3) (PR: CHIN 201 or placement) A continuation of CHIN 201.

301 Chinese Composition and Conversation I (3) (PR: CHIN 202 or placement) This course is designed to enhance students‘ oral proficiency, with additional emphases on reading comprehension and basic composition.

302 Chinese Composition and Conversation II (3) (PR: CHIN 301 or placement) As a continuation of Chinese Composition and Conversation I, this course is for students who have studied Chinese for five semesters (or placement equivalent) and have developed a basic sense of Chinese culture and language. The objective of this course is to improve students‘ oral communication and writing skills.

341 Business Chinese (3) (PR: CHIN 301) This course is designed to develop skills in the Chinese language and current practices used when conducting business in Chinese. The skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese will be taught and practiced in audio materials, motivating texts, and other sources in business topics in the Chinese context.

442 Directed Studies in Chinese (1-9). (PR: CHIN 202) Directed independent study in Chinese on a topic approved by the department. A directed study requires a minimum GPA of 2.25 with course approval by the Provost. A maximum of nine hours credit may be counted towards graduation. Each directed study will culminate in a research paper or its equivalent. A department may, at its option, allow the hours earned in a directed study to count toward its major.

444 Internships (1-6) Internships require a minimum GPA of 2.00 at the time of application (or higher if specified by the department in which the internship is taken). A maximum of six hours credit may be counted towards graduation. Internships are graded on a pass/fail basis only. A department may, at its option, allow the hours earned in an internship to count toward its major.

446 Readings (1-9) Selected readings are open to students with sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Hours earned in these readings cannot be used to meet requirements for the major. A maximum of nine hours credit may be counted towards graduation.

448 Research (1-9) Research requires a minimum GPA of 2.50 (or higher if specified). A maximum of nine hours credit may be counted towards graduation. A department may, at its option, allow the hours earned in an internship to count toward its major.

450 Seminar (1-9) Seminars are regularly offered by various departments of the College. The requirements for these courses are individually listed.

452 Special Projects (1-9) Special Projects are open to sophomore, junior, or senior students who have a GPA of 2.25 and approval by the Provost. A maximum of nine hours credit may be counted towards graduation.

458 Special Topics (1-6) Special topics courses are those that cover subject matter that is not part of the regular curriculum. A special topics course must have the prior approval of the department and the Provost and may be offered twice. Students may enroll in and receive credit for an unlimited number of special topic courses as long as any prerequisites or other requirements are met.