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2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chinese Studies Minor


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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.

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Program Requirements:


Only courses with a grade of P (Pass/No Credit courses), or a grade of C or better (ABCDF courses) may be applied to the minor.

II. Area Studies courses: choose from: 9 Hours


Total: 21 Hours


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