Chinese Studies Minor

Program Description:

A minor in a foreign language greatly enhances a student's career prospects. 

Admission Requirements

Students wishing to be admitted to the Chinese Studies Minor must: 

1. Have been admitted to a major subject; 
2. Have completed their first two semesters at Wright State University with a GPA of 2.5 or better; 
3. Have achieved a cumulative average of at least 3.0 in at least 6 hours of CHI courses. 

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Be able to understand, speak, read and write Marndarin Chinese at an “Intermediate Mid” level as defined by the proficiency criteria of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
• Understand and respect cultural differences leading to effective interaction within a Chinese-speaking society and in any culturally complex situation.
• Have a strong foundation in the geography, history and literary tradition of the Chinese-speaking world.
• Understand the impact China and Chinese culture and language have had and continue to have on other cultures.
• Develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

For additional information:

• Chinese Studies Minor
• Department of Modern Languages
• College of Liberal Arts