Students in the Chinese studies minor will take courses in Mandarin while examining the social and historical aspects of Chinese culture, literature, politics and religion. Students will learn from professors whose interests range from Tang Dynasty poetry and Chinese linguistics to Taiwanese pop music and contemporary Chinese cinema. China’s impact on the global economy continues to grow significantly, making Chinese studies a great complement to any primary area of study, particularly international business.  

Minor Requirements (18 Hours)

Hours Required for the Minor: 18

Required Courses

CHIN 240 and Chinese language through CHIN 322. Students who place out of some or all of the core language courses will take the 18 hours in literature, civilization and advanced language courses (as appropriate).

The following courses may be applied to the minor:

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
CHIN 222	Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II	3
CHIN 321	Advanced intermediate Mandarin Chinese I	3
CHIN 322	Advanced Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II	3
CHIN 240	Chinese Culture, Tradition, and Modern Societies	3

Electives

At least six hours from the following:

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
CHIN 335	Women in China	3
CHIN 341	Modern Chinese Literature	3
CHIN 365	Screening China	3
CHIN 398	Selected Topics	3
CPLT 303	Great Books of the Eastern World	3
CPLT 415	Topics in Comparative Literary Relations	3
ANTH 242	Chinese Popular Culture	3
ARTH 345	History of Asian Art	3
HIST 355	Late Imperial China	3
HIST 356	China Since 1949	3
POLI 443	International Relations of East Asia and the Pacific	3
POLI 448	Politics and Government of China	3
RELG 220	Introduction to Buddhism	3
RELG 352	Religions of East Asia	3