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Duluth Campus
Chinese Area Studies B.A.World 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 major addresses the role of China within larger global contexts. A major in 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).
Study abroad or internship is required for this major.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
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website.
General Requirements
Program Requirements
1. A second field of study (minor, major, degree) is required for this major.
2. Global experience is a UMD goal for all students, and international study is encouraged. In-depth study of language and culture in a host country vastly improves language proficiency and intercultural competence. Talk with a faculty advisor in Chinese Area Studies to explore academic options for fulfilling some of your degree requirements through study abroad.
Learning in Community (1 cr)
The Learning in Community requirement will be waived for transfer students with at least 30 credits taken post high school and for UMD students who started in a UMD program where this was not required. First-year students who have completed 30 PSEO credits may request a waiver to the student’s primary college.
UST 1000 - Learning in Community
(1.0-2.0 cr)
or
EHS 1000 - Into the World
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
or
ES 1000 - Global Cultural Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
or
LING 1000 - Language and Culture in the U.S. What does it Mean to Speak American
[CDIVERSITY]
(3.0 cr)
or
PSY 1100 - Living Your Best Life: Applying Positive Psychology
[CDIVERSITY]
(3.0 cr)
Advanced Writing (3 cr)
Recommended: WRIT 3100 - Advanced Writing: Language and Literature
WRIT 31xx - Adv Writing (3 cr)
Language Core (16 cr)
Students with language study may be exempt from some language courses and should consult the department about placement. Students who fulfill the study abroad requirement with CHIN 1399 will be exempt from CHIN 1202 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 1201 - Intermediate Chinese I: Mandarin Chinese
[LE CAT, COMM & LAN]
(4.0 cr)
CHIN 1202 - Intermediate Chinese II: Mandarin Chinese
[LE CAT3, LEIP CAT03, COMM & LAN]
(4.0 cr)
Culture Core (4 cr)
CHIN 3042 - Aspects of Chinese Cultures: Interface between Traditions and Contemporary Values
[HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER]
(4.0 cr)
Study Abroad or Internship (3-6 cr)
CHIN 1399 is strongly recommended and is only offered periodically in the summer. Students participate in Mandarin courses from beginning level to advanced level depending on student proficiency; consists of 90 in-class hours. Students learn Chinese culture in formal academic settings as well as in on-site authentic historical and contemporary environments. Students may participate in other programs with prior approval of the department.
CHIN 1399 - Language and Culture in China - Study Abroad
[GLOBAL PER]
(6.0 cr)
or
CHIN 3097 - Internship
(1.0-3.0 cr)
Electives (12 cr)
Take 4 or more course(s) from the following:
·
ANTH 3888 - Anthropology of Food
[SUSTAIN]
(3.0 cr)
·
ANTH 4616 - Culture and Personality
(3.0 cr)
·
ARTH 1305 - History of World Art III
[HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
·
CHIN 3030 - Chinese Cinema
(4.0 cr)
·
COMM 3535 - Intercultural Communication
[LE CAT6, LEIP CAT06, CDIVERSITY]
(4.0 cr)
·
COMM 4210 - Theories of Intercultural Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
CUE 3001 - Foundations of Cultural Entrepreneurship I
(3.0 cr)
·
CUE 3002 - Foundations of Cultural Entrepreneurship II
(3.0 cr)
·
CUE 4002 - Managing Cultural Organizations
(3.0 cr)
·
ENGL 1582 - Introduction to World Literatures
[LE CAT, HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER]
(4.0 cr)
·
HIST 2405 - History of Chinese Culture
(4.0 cr)
·
HIST 2410 - Modern China, Japan, Koreas, Vietnam and East Asia
(4.0 cr)
·
HIST 3463 - History of Modern China
(4.0 cr)
·
HIST 3465 - Twentieth Century China Politics
(4.0 cr)
·
LING 1811 - Introduction to Linguistics
[LE CAT2, LOGIC & QR]
(3.0 cr)
·
LING 2101 - Phonetics and Phonology
[NAT SCI]
(3.0 cr)
·
PHIL 2011 - Philosophy of Language
[LE CAT3, SOC SCI]
(3.0 cr)
·
PHIL 3291 - Current Social Political Philosophy
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 3421 - Eastern Philosophy
(4.0 cr)
·
POL 3400 - Contemporary Issues in World Politics
(4.0 cr)
·
POL 3458 - International Negotiation & Bargaining: Negotiating Across Cultures
(3.0 cr)
·
POL 3518 - Transitional Politics of Asia
(3.0 cr)
·
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Credits: | 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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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 Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 6.0 [max 6.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | FST 1399/CHIN 1399 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 6.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Prerequisites: | minimum 30 credits |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
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 Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
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: | 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: | 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: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
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: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Fall Odd Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 8.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | INTS 3458/POL 3458 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Spring Odd Year |
Credits: | 1.0 -4.0 [max 8.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -4.0 [max 8.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer |