Chinese Studies, Certificate (1755)
Department website: http://www.wku.edu/modernlanguages
Program Coordinator
Ke Peng, ke.peng@wku.edu, (270) 745-2118
Program Requirements (21 hours)
This certificate program prepares graduates for careers in a Chinese-speaking market. A total of 21 credit hours are required in this certificate. Twelve credit hours of core courses develop basic Chinese language proficiency and cultural expertise, and nine hours of electives provide students the flexibility to tailor the certificate to support their professional interests. Some of the required course work may be accomplished through approved methods for demonstration of previous knowledge. Students must earn a C or better in courses for the certificate.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (at least 12 hours) | ||
| CHIN 101 & CHIN 102 | Elementary Chinese I and Elementary Chinese II | 6 |
| OR | ||
| Intensive Elementary Chinese I and Intensive Elementary Chinese II | ||
| AND | ||
| CHIN 201 & CHIN 202 | Intermediate Chinese I and Intermediate Chinese II | 6 |
| OR | ||
| Intensive Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | 9 | |
| Select three courses at the 200-, 300- or 400-level, at least one of which must be at the 300- or 400-level, delivered in Chinese or English related to China studies for a total (including the core courses) of 21 or more credit hours. Other China-related courses may be approved with permission of program advisor. | ||
| The Archaeology of Ancient China | ||
| Peoples and Cultures of Asia | ||
| Topics in Asian Religions and Cultures | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Geography of East Asia | ||
| Contemporary Chinese Society and Culture | ||
| Traditional East Asia | ||
| Modern East Asia | ||
| Modern China | ||
| Government and Politics in East Asia | ||
| Selected Topics in Comparative Politics | ||
| Buddhism | ||
| Confucianism | ||
| Daoism | ||
| Topics in Drama | ||
Students can also select from CHIN 2**, CHN 3**, CHIN 4**, CHNF 2**, CHNF 3**, CHNF 4**, and MLNG 4** | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |