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Duluth Campus
Chinese Area Studies MinorWorld Languages & Cultures
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
This program prepares students to thrive as globally aware and cross-culturally competent citizens through a critical understanding of Chinese cultures. Students develop functional Mandarin language communication skills. Topics studied pertain to Chinese literature, history, politics, and art. This program addresses the role of China within larger global contexts. Chinese Area Studies prepares graduates to apply their language skills, cultural knowledge, and global awareness to a wide variety of career choices (government, international relations, foreign service, immigration services, tourism, and entrepreneurship).
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Minor Requirements
Core Language Requirement (0-16 cr)
Students with previous language study may be exempt from some core requirements and should consult the department about placement. Students who participate in FST 1399 (study abroad, 6 cr) will be exempt from CHIN 1104 by request.
CHIN 1101 - Beginning Chinese I: Mandarin Chinese
[LE CAT, COMM & LAN]
(4.0 cr)
CHIN 1102 - Beginning Chinese II: Mandarin Chinese
[LE CAT, COMM & LAN]
(4.0 cr)
CHIN 1103 {Inactive}
[LE CAT3, COMM & LAN]
(4.0 cr)
CHIN 1104 {Inactive}
[LE CAT3, COMM & LAN]
(4.0 cr)
Core Requirement (4 cr)
CHIN 3042 - Aspects of Chinese Cultures: Interface between Traditions and Contemporary Values
[HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER]
(4.0 cr)
Electives (13 cr)
Students may apply a maximum of 2 courses from the lower division list below. Students must take at least 7 credits from the upper division list below. FST/CHIN 1399 counts as one course. Students may select other study abroad programs through UMD's International Programs & Services office, as long as the program pertains to Chinese Area Studies and is approved by a FLL advisor.
Lower Division (optional)
Take no more than 2 course(s) from the following:
·
ARTH 1305 - History of World Art III
[HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
·
FST 1399 - CHIN 1399 Chinese Language in China
[GLOBAL PER]
(6.0 cr)
·
FORS 2030 - HIST 2030: China An Ancient Civilization
(3.0 cr)
·
HIST 2405 - History of Chinese Culture
(4.0 cr)
·
HIST 2410 - Modern China, Japan, Koreas, Vietnam and East Asia
(4.0 cr)
·
LING 1811 - Introduction to Linguistics
[LE CAT2, LOGIC & QR]
(3.0 cr)
or
PHIL 2011 - Philosophy of Language
[LE CAT3, SOC SCI]
(3.0 cr)
Upper Division
Most CHIN 3xxx courses apply here.
Take 7 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
CHIN 3591 - Independent Study
(1.0-4.0 cr)
·
COMM 3535 - Intercultural Communication
[LE CAT6, LEIP CAT06, CDIVERSITY]
(4.0 cr)
·
FST 4225 - INTB 4201, Chinese Business and Economics
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
·
HIST 3463 - History of Modern China
(4.0 cr)
·
HIST 3465 - Twentieth Century China Politics
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 3421 - Eastern Philosophy
(4.0 cr)
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 6.0 [max 12.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | FST 1399/CHIN 1399 |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | 02087 |
Typically offered: | Periodic Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -4.0 [max 8.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | FST 4225/INTB 4201 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Fall Odd Year |