2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Chinese Studies Minor

Dr. Xurong Kong, Program Coordinator

Chinese Studies 

LHAC-212F

Email: xkong@kean.ed

Phone: 908-737-5317

The minor in Chinese Studies at Kean University is an 18 credit interdisciplinary program that can be taken in conjunction with any major academic curriculum. The program is designed for undergraduates in any major program who wish to develop their knowledge of the Chinese language and their general understanding of China in the world. It places special emphasis on literature, civilization, history, culture and economy. It is of particular interest to students wishing to teach Chinese, and to those seeking employment in companies and institutions with Chinese-related connections or focus. Graduates with a Chinese Studies background have the ability to succeed in discipline-related careers in education, government, journalism, public service, and in nonprofit organizations; or they can go on to pursue post baccalaureate degrees.

 

Total 18

A. Language Courses (6 S.H.)

Select 2 Chinese Language Courses (3000 Level for Heritage Speakers) from the following:

CHIN 1101BASIC CHINESE I

3

CHIN 1102BASIC CHINESE II

3

CHIN 2101INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I

3

CHIN 2102INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II

3

CHIN 3101ADV CHIN. I

3

CHIN 3102ADV CHIN II

3

CHIN 3110BUSINESS CHINESE

3

B. Chinese Literature and Culture Courses (6 S.H.)

Select any 2 cultural courses from the following:

AS 2110SURVEY OF CHINESE CULTURE

3

AS 3116INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CIVILIZATION

3

AS 3211SURVEY OF CHINESE LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION I

3

AS 3212SURVEY OF CHINESE LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION II

3

AS 3215CHINESE LITERTAURE ACROSS MEDIA

3

AS 3416CHINESE POPULAR CULTURE AND FILMS

3

C. Breadth/Cognate Requirements (6 S.H.)

Select 2 Free Elective Courses from Section A, B or C:

HIST 3410CHINA IN THE 20TH CENTURY

3

REL 2700EASTERN RELIGIONS

3

AH 3750THE ART OF CHINA

3