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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chinese Minor

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Course Requirements

Chinese Language Proficiency Requirement (5-10 credits)*

Chinese Core (13 credits)

Notes:

*Students who demonstrate proficiency in Chinese at any of the required levels may have the corresponding language course requirements waived. These waived language courses will not count toward the minor but must be replaced with other Chinese language or Chinese language-related courses to bring the total number of courses to six and the minimum total number of credits to 18.

Total Credits Required for Minor: 18-23

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Learning Outcomes

By completing all the requirements, students will acquire a high level of proficiency in Mandarin Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also develop a nuanced knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture, a major force in politics, media, the global economy, and cross-cultural approaches to sustainable development.