The Chinese Language minor is designed for majors in any field who wish to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Chinese language, culture and society. The minor in Chinese Language is to equip students with a foundation in Chinese language and culture necessary to successfully interact with Chinese people. A minor in Chinese language should open doors to a variety of career options, for example, working in a position where Chinese language skills and cultural/business knowledge are desirable, teaching at a school or working for a multinational company, or pursuing advanced studies in Chinese, Asian studies, international relations, or related disciplines. Study abroad is strongly encouraged both for language acquisition and the attainment of cultural competency.
Matriculation Requirements
Complete lower division Chinese courses [CHIN 1010 Beginning Chinese I LH, CHIN 1020 Beginning Chinese II LH, CHIN 2010 Intermediate Chinese I LH, and CHIN 202G Intermediate Chinese II HH GI] or attain a similar level of language mastery through other means. Native speakers begin at the upper division level.
Program Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
| CHIN 3050 | Advanced Chinese | 3 |
| CHIN 4050 | Chinese Language and Culture | 3 |
| CHIN 351G | Chinese Culture and Civilization GI | 3 |
| 9 |
| Business Chinese I (3) | |
| Business Chinese II (3) | |
| Translation and Interpretation (3) | |
| Traditional Chinese History GI (3) | |
| Modern Chinese History GI (3) | |
| Classical Chinese Literature GI (3) | |
| Modern Chinese Literature GI (3) | |
| Chinese Culture and Film GI (3) | |
| Introduction to Classical Chinese (undefined) | |
| Modern Chinese Literature from 1900 (undefined) | |
| Modern China Through Film (undefined) | |
| Topics in Grammar Usage and Style (undefined) | |
| Chinese for the Professions (undefined) | |
| Newspaper Readings (undefined) | |
| Selected Readings in Classical Chinese (undefined) | |
| Advanced Writing in Chinese (3) | |
| Special Topics in Chinese Language and Literacy (3) | |
| Selected Readings from Pre-Qin Writings (undefined) | |
| China Transformations from 1949 (undefined) | |
Graduation Requirements
18 (9 credits for corses and 9 credits for elective courses).
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| CHIN 3050 | Advanced Chinese | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 3 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| CHIN 351G | Chinese Culture and Civilization GI | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 3 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Semester 3 |
|---|
| CHIN 4050 | Chinese Language and Culture | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 3 |
| Semester 4 |
|---|
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 3 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Semester 5 |
|---|
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 3 |
| Semester 6 |
|---|
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 3 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 18 |
