Asian Languages (Chinese)

Description
Students pursuing a concentration in Chinese gain an understanding of the language, literature and cultures of China. There are opportunities to partake in study abroad programs, which can serve to enhance a student's experience and education.

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• A maximum of 6 hours are allowed from 200 level courses.
• Course substitutions are allowed for heritage and advanced speakers of the language; consult an advisor in the School of International Letters and Cultures for more information.

Core 10 Hours

CHI 301 Third-Year Chinese I, G (5) (Prerequisites: CHI 202 with C or better)
CHI 302 Third-Year Chinese II, G (5) (Prerequisites: CHI 301 with C or better)

Electives 8 Hours Required
A maximum of 6 hours are allowed from 200 level courses.
Select courses from the following:

CHI 201 Second-Year Chinese I, G (5) (Prerequisites: CHI 102 with C or better)

CHI 202 Second-Year Chinese II, G (5) (Prerequisites: CHI 201 with C or better)

CHI 205 Chinese Calligraphy (1)

CHI 210 Intensive Chinese II (6-8) (Prerequisite(s): CHI 102 or 110 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only CHI 201 or CHI 202 or CHI 210)

CHI 307 Introduction to Literary Chinese I (HU) (3)

CHI 308 Introduction to Literary Chinese II (HU) (3)

CHI 321 Chinese Literature (HU) (3)

CHI 322 Chinese Literature (HU & G) (3)

CHI 323

CHI 335 History of Chinese Medicine (HU & H & G) (3)

CHI 336 Interpreting China's Classics ((L or HU) & H) (3)

CHI 338 The Daoist Bible The Daode jing (HU) (3)

CHI 343 Daoism (L or HU) & G & H (3)

CHI 345 Chinese Film and Civilization (3)

CHI 348 Pathways into Chinese Culture (3)

CHI 380 The Chinese Language (3)

CHI 394 Special Topics (1-4)

CHI 401 Fourth-Year Chinese I (G) (3)

CHI 402 Fourth-Year Chinese II (G) (3)

CHI 407 Chinese for Academic and Professional Purposes I (G) (3)

CHI 408 Chinese for Academic and Professional Purposes II (G) (3)

CHI 430 Readings in Chinese Religions (3) 

CHI 450 Classical Prose (3) 

CHI 451 Chinese Cultural History I (HU or SB) & H) (3)

CHI 452 Chinese Cultural History II (SB & G & H) (3)

CHI 461 Readings in Traditional Chinese Literature I (3)

CHI 462 Readings in Traditional Chinese Literature II (3)

CHI 470 Modern Chinese Literature and Culture (3)

CHI 482 Honors Thesis (L) (3)