Complete all courses as outlined below unless otherwise indicated. A total of five courses is required. A maximum of two transfer courses, including transferable courses taken abroad, may count toward the five courses required for the minor. Study-abroad courses must be approved by the Chinese academic coordinator prior to the semester abroad.
Required Language Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Note: For students with prior knowledge of Chinese, a placement test will determine the appropriate first course. Students who place at or above CHNS 2102 must complete the sequence through CHNS 3102 by the end of the minor. Additional elective courses may be taken at any point to fulfill the total credit requirements of five courses. For guidance on course selection, students should consult the Chinese academic coordinator. | ||
| Complete at least four language courses in sequence from the following: | 16 | |
| Elementary Chinese 1 | ||
| Elementary Chinese 2 | ||
| Intermediate Chinese 1 | ||
or CHNS 2301 | Intermediate Chinese Immersion 1 | |
or CHNS 2900 | Specialized Instruction in Chinese | |
| Intermediate Chinese 2 | ||
or CHNS 2302 | Intermediate Chinese Immersion 2 | |
or CHNS 2900 | Specialized Instruction in Chinese | |
| Advanced Chinese 1 | ||
or CHNS 3301 | Advanced Chinese Immersion 1 | |
or CHNS 3900 | Specialized Instruction in Chinese | |
| Advanced Chinese 2 | ||
or CHNS 3302 | Advanced Chinese Immersion 2 | |
or CHNS 3900 | Specialized Instruction in Chinese | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Note: CHNS 3101 and CHNS 3102 may not be counted toward both the language sequence requirement and the electives requirement. If these courses are used to complete the language sequence, students must select different courses from the remaining electives to fulfill the five-course total. | ||
| Complete one or more of the following to reach a total of five courses in the minor: | 4 | |
| History of Chinese Architecture | ||
| East Asian Studies | ||
| Cultural Engagement: Dialogue of Civilizations | ||
| Special Topics in Chinese Culture | ||
| Advanced Chinese 1 | ||
| Advanced Chinese 2 | ||
| Special Topics in Chinese | ||
| Special Topics in Chinese | ||
| Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture | ||
| Modern China | ||
| Law, Justice, and Society in Modern China | ||
| Chinese Philosophy and Religion | ||
| China: Governance and Foreign Policy | ||
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor