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 333 China (SB & H) (3) (minimum 30 hours; Credit is allowed for only CHI 333, HST 383 or SLC 333)

CHI 336 Interpreting China's Classics ((L or HU) & H) (3) (Prerequisite(s): minimum 30 hours; Credit is allowed for only CHI 336, HST 386 or SLC 336)

           CHI 338 The Daoist Bible The Daode jing (HU) (3) (Credit is allowed for only CHI 338, 394 (Daoist Bible: The Dao De Jing) or REL 338)

CHI 345 Chinese Film and Civilization (3)

CHI 348 Pathways into Chinese Culture (3) (Prerequisite(s): CHI 202 with C or better. Credit is allowed for only CHI 348 or CHI 394 (Pathways into Chinese Culture))

CHI 380 The Chinese Language (3)

CHI 394 Special Topics (1-4)

CHI 401 Fourth-Year Chinese I (G) (3) (Prerequisite(s): CHI 302 with C or better)

CHI 402 Fourth-Year Chinese II (G) (3) (Prerequisite(s): CHI 401 with C or better)

CHI 407 Chinese for Academic and Professional Purposes I (G) (3) (Prerequisite(s): CHI 402 with C or better)

CHI 408 Chinese for Academic and Professional Purposes II (G) (3) (Prerequisite(s): CHI 407 with C or better)

CHI 450 Classical Prose (3) 

CHI 451 Chinese Cultural History I (HU or SB) & H) (3) (Prerequisite(s): minimum 55 hours; Credit is allowed for only CHI 451, HST 451 or SLC 451)

CHI 452 Chinese Cultural History II (SB & G & H) (3) (Prerequisite(s): minimum 55 hours; Credit is allowed for only CHI 452 or HST 452 or SLC 452)

CHI 470 Modern Chinese Literature and Culture (3) (Prerequisite(s): CHI 302 with C or better)

CHI 494 Special Topics