Chinese, Minor (337)
Program Requirements (30 hours)
The minor in Chinese requires 30 credit hours. Some of the required coursework may be accomplished through approved methods for demonstration of previous knowledge or courses taken with the Chinese Flagship Program (CHNF). Chinese Flagship students must have been admitted to or be in good standing in the Mahurin Honors College. Study abroad is recommended. No course with a grade of “D” or below may be counted toward the minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| CHIN 102 | Elementary Chinese II | 3 |
| or CHNF 101 | Intensive Elementary Chinese I | |
| CHIN 201 | Intermediate Chinese I | 3 |
| or CHNF 102 | Intensive Elementary Chinese II | |
| CHIN 202 | Intermediate Chinese II | 3 |
| or CHNF 201 | Intensive Intermediate Chinese I | |
| CHIN 301 | Advanced Intermediate Chinese I | 3 |
| or CHNF 202 | Intensive Intermediate Chinese II | |
| CHIN 302 | Advanced Intermediate Chinese II (required for students not taking CHNF course) | 3 |
| CHIN 401 | Advanced Chinese I | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select at least three courses from the 300- or 400-level 1 | 11-12 | |
| Total Hours | 29-30 | |
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Elective courses may include among the four courses up to three credit hours of 200-level credit beyond CHIN 201 / CHIN 202 (only if taught in Chinese and taken in sequence), six credit hours of study abroad, and three credit hours of 300- or 400-level courses delivered in English but related to Chinese studies (e.g. courses in Chinese history, philosophy, and/or religion) with permission of program advisor.
Elective Courses
Electives should be selected from the following categories:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language Courses | ||
| CHIN 200-level courses other than CHIN 201 / CHIN 202 (3 hours maximum) | ||
| Chinese (CHIN) or Chinese Flagship (CHNF) courses at the 300- or 400-level | ||
| Study Abroad | ||
| CHIN 306 (maximum of 6 hours) | ||
| Courses on Chinese Studies | ||
| HIST 460 | Traditional East Asia | 3 |
| HIST 461 | Modern East Asia | 3 |
| HIST 471 | Modern China | 3 |
| PS 366 | Government and Politics in East Asia | 3 |
| RELS 317 | Confucianism | 3 |
| RELS 318 | Daoism | 3 |
| Other courses with permission of program advisor (3 hours maximum) | ||