Students have the opportunity to
- develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing
- develop an awareness and appreciation of other cultures
- engage in cross-cultural comparisons
- make connections with other disciplines of study
- participate in multilingual communities abroad or in the U.S.
Requirements for a Minor in Chinese Language & Culture (21 credits):
Required Language Courses (9 credits):
CHI 204 Intermediate Chinese II - 3 credits
Choose 2 from the following courses (6 credits):
CHI 305 Advanced Chinese Conversation I - 3 credits
CHI 306 Reading Chinese - 3 credits
CHI 307 Advanced Chinese Conversation II - 3 credits
CHI 320 Topics in Chinese Language, Civilization or Literature (taught in Chinese) - 3 credits
Traditional Chinese History (3 credits):
Choose one from the following courses:
HI 108 Traditional East Asian Societies - 3 credits
HI 270 The Rise of Chinese Civilization - 3 credits
Modern Chinese History (3 credits):
Choose one from the following courses:
HI 109 Modern East Asian Societies - 3 credits
HI 208 Modern China - 3 credits
HI 209 Issues in Contemporary East Asia - 3 credits
HI 274 China and Japan in Fiction and Film - 3 credits
Elective Courses (6 credits):
Maximum of three (3) credits from one Department.
Choose two (2) from the following courses:
AR 390 Non-Western Art Seminar - 3 credits
CHI 310 Chinese Literature in Translation - 3 credits
CHI 311 Selected Readings in Chinese - 3 credits
HI 232 Race and Ethnicity in Historical Perspective - 3 credits
PL 303 Eastern Thought - 3 credits
TH 385 Buddhism - 3 credits
TH 380 World Religions - 3 credits