Requirements for a Major in Chinese Studies

A total of thirty-six (36) credits as follows:

1.Chinese 301 and 302 (Advanced Chinese)

2.Chinese 485: Senior Seminar

3. Students choose from one of the two concentrations:

       A: Chinese Language, Literature, and Culture 

       1) Complete six elective courses from the list: CHIN 101, 102, 201, 202, 305, 306, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320, 409.

       2) At least two elective courses must be at the 300-level or above.

       3) Chinese in Study Abroad credits such as CHIN 100, 200, 300 and 400 may be included in the major with approval of major advisor.

       B: Chinese Studies

       1) Complete four elective courses from the list with at least two of them at the 300-level or above: CHIN 101, 102, 201, 202, 305, 307, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320, 409.

        2) Complete two elective courses from the list: 

• History 282: Traditional China
• History 283: Modern China
• History 481: Cold War in East Asia
• Religious Studies 258 Topics: History of Religions (Buddhism)
• INTS 261: Government and Politics of China
• INTS 262: China’s Foreign Policy
• INTS 263: Comparative Political Economy of East Asia
• INTS 264: China-Taiwan-US Relation

       3) Chinese in Study Abroad credits such as CHIN 100, 200, 300 and 400 may be included in the major with approval of major advisor.