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Chinese - Minor

Chinese - Minor

The Chinese minor provides a variety of courses to develop not only the traditional skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, but also international cultural competence and critical thinking skills. By imitating natural mother-tongue language learning processes and employing student-centered classroom techniques, this minor provides students practice in using Chinese in real-life contexts and equips students to speak about their own and other cultures.

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Minor in Chinese

91²Ö¿â's Minor in Chinese offers students the opportunity to develop proficiency in the Chinese language while exploring the rich cultural and historical contexts of Chinese-speaking regions. The program emphasizes language acquisition, conversation skills, and understanding of Chinese customs and traditions, preparing students for effective communication in various settings. This minor complements a wide range of majors, equipping students with valuable skills for careers in international business, diplomacy, education, and global studies, where knowledge of Chinese can be a significant advantage.

Program Information for Chinese - Minor

Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

 
Prerequisite Requirements 1
CHIN 15101
ELEMENTARY CHINESE I
CHIN 15102
ELEMENTARY CHINESE II
Minor Requirements
CHIN 25201INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I 4
CHIN 25202INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II 4
CHIN 25421CHINESE CULTURE 3
CHIN 35211INTENSIVE CHINESE CONVERSATION 3
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
CHIN 30095
SPECIAL TOPICS
CHIN 35221
CHINESE IN THE REAL WORLD
CHIN 45302
BUSINESS CHINESE
CHIN 45322
CHINESE FICTION
CHIN 45323
CHINESE COMPOSITION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:20
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Prerequisites may be satisfied with demonstrated language proficiency.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at 91²Ö¿â (in residence).

Program Note

  • Some courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies are offered on a rotating basis, and course availability may change at any time. Please see the program coordinator or your academic advisor for course planning.
Admissions for Chinese - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus