2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chinese Minor


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Program Description:

A minor in a foreign language greatly enhances a student’s career prospects.  For the minor in Chinese, students are encouraged to participate in an Ambassador Program abroad to China.

Admission Requirements:

To declare a Minor in Chinese, students should consult with their academic advisor and with the Chinese Minor advisor. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better to be accepted into the minor.

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to understand, speak, read and write Mandarin 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 foundation in one of more of the following areas: 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.

Any four upper-level Chinese language courses: 12 Hours


Total: 21 Hours


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