Along with specific requirements for any major, all students in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs must meet all general education and graduation requirements under a single catalog.
Coordinator, Rose Wang
Requirements for a major in Chinese are 32 credit hours numbered 300 or above. Not all of the courses required for the major are offered every year. Early and careful planning is advised. All students are required to take:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CHIN 331 | Chinese Conversation | 4 |
| CHIN 332 | Chinese Composition | 4 |
| CHIN 337 | Readings of Chinese Society and Culture | 4 |
| CHIN 346 | Modern Chinese Literature | 4 |
| CHIN 494 | Senior Seminar | 4 |
| Study Abroad | ||
| Complete at least one term of study abroad 1 | ||
| Other Elective Courses | ||
| Chinese Character Acquisition | ||
| Chinese Through Scripture | ||
| Chinese Grammar | ||
| Business Chinese | ||
| Chinese Cinema | ||
| Classical Chinese Poetry | ||
| Total Credits Required | 32 | |
| 1 | One term of study in a Chinese-speaking country. Wheaton in China (CHIN 334 on or off campus, pre-requisite for summer Wheaton in China program and CHIN 338 or 341 off campus) may be used to fulfill the requirement for a term of study abroad. Students can also complete an equivalent semester abroad program (at least 6 hours of which must be taken in Chinese) with an accredited academic institution in China if approved by the department and College. Credits earned during a semester of study abroad may be applied either to a second major (with approval of that major department), to the Chinese major, or (upon approval) to both. |