Coordinator, Rose Wang

Early planning is advised, as not all courses are offered annually. Independent study is not permitted.

Chinese Minor Requirement is 24 credit hours, including the demonstration of Chinese language proficiency (equivalent to the level upon completion of CHIN 201):

Chinese Minor Requirements
Chinese Language Proficiency: 112
Students must demonstrate language proficiency equivalent to the level upon completion of CHIN 201
CHIN 101Elementary Mandarin Chinese (Only offered in fall)4
CHIN 102Elementary Mandarin Chinese II (Only offered in spring)4
CHIN 201Intermediate Mandarin Chinese (Only offered in fall)4
Elective Language Courses: 12
CHIN 301Chinese Character Acquisition (Offered occasionally)2
CHIN 302Chinese Through Scripture (Offered alternate years)4
CHIN 331Chinese Conversation4
CHIN 332Chinese Grammar and Composition4
CHIN 334Chinese Culture and Traditions (Offered alternate years)4
CHIN 335Business Chinese (Offered occasionally)2 or 4
CHIN 336Chinese Cinema (Offered occasionally)2 or 4
CHIN 337Readings of Chinese Culture and Society4
CHIN 494Senior Capstone Experience: Chinese Language and Culture (Topic varies)2 or 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 to 6
CHIN 341Special Topics in Chinese Language and Culture 2 to 4
CHIN 342Special Topics in Contemporary China2 to 4
Total Credits24
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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.