Chinese (Supplementary Major)
The program in Chinese offers language classes in Mandarin Chinese at the first-, second-, third-, fourth-year and advanced levels and classical Chinese, as well as courses in English on classical and modern Chinese literature and culture. Qualified students also have the opportunity to attend East China Normal University in Shanghai; Peking University in Beijing, People’s Republic of China; and Fu Jen University in Taipei, Taiwan.
For the supplementary major, students must complete 24 credit hours, including third-year Chinese. 10xxx-level language courses and University seminars on China-related topics do not count toward the supplementary major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Language Study: Second Year | ||
| Language Study: Minimum Completion of 3rd Year Chinese | ||
| Chinese Literature & Culture Courses | ||
Two upper-division 3-credit courses taught by EALC faculty. One must be a literature course | ||
| Asian Courses | ||
Remaining credits may be completed by taking Chinese language courses beyond third-year level and regular 3-credit courses designated as LLEA at the 30000 level and above | ||
The number of credits for the Asian Courses requirement will vary depending on the number of credits received for Language Study. Students need a minimum of 24 credits for the supplemental major. Students are allowed to use a maximum of 2 credits from courses beyond the first-year level that carry less than 3 credits to fulfill the requirements of the supplemental major in Chinese.