Elementary and intermediate level language courses are offered in Chinese, as well as courses taught in English about culture, civilization and literature. Literature and Civilization classes offered every semester.

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Program Information

  • Asian Studies minor
  • Introductory Chinese Languages and Cultures Concentration
  • Chinese Courses
  • Faculty

Asian Studies minor with a focus in China or Chinese Studies:

The minor consists of 6 courses (18-20 credit hours): a required introductory History course (3 credit hours) and five courses (15-17 credit hours) to be chosen from the elective courses listed below. A maximum of two language courses * (6-8 credit hours) may be counted toward the Asian Studies minor.

CHNS 1001 Elementary Chinese 1 (4 credits)

CHNS 1002 Elementary Chinese 2 (4 credits)

CHNS 2001 Intermediate Chinese 1 (3 credits)

CHNS 2002 Intermediate Chinese 2 (3 credits)

CHNS 3200 Chinese Culture and Civilization (3 credits)

CHNS 3210 Chinese Literature in English Translation (3 credits)

CHNS 3215 Chinese Cuisine and Culture (ESSV2)

CHNS 3230 Chinawood: Chinese Film and Culture

CHNS 3300 Chinese Society: Speaking and Reading Skills

CHNS 3700 Chinese Business Culture

CHNS/LLAC 4931: Chinese related courses, Chinese Film Studies, etc. 


Additional Information

For more information on Chinese courses and an extensive course work guide to the Asian Studies minor with a focus in China or Chinese Studies,