Chinese Studies Minor

Dr. Xurong Kong, Program Coordinator

Chinese Studies 

LHAC-212F

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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 1101	BASIC CHINESE I	3
CHIN 1102	BASIC CHINESE II	3
CHIN 2101	INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I	3
CHIN 2102	INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II	3
CHIN 3101	ADV CHIN. I	3
CHIN 3102	ADV CHIN II	3
CHIN 3110	BUSINESS CHINESE	3

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

Select any 2 cultural courses from the following:

AS 2110	SURVEY OF CHINESE CULTURE	3
AS 3116	INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CIVILIZATION	3
AS 3211	SURVEY OF CHINESE LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION I	3
AS 3212	SURVEY OF CHINESE LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION II	3
AS 3215	CHINESE LITERTAURE ACROSS MEDIA	3
AS 3416	CHINESE POPULAR CULTURE AND FILMS	3

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

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

HIST 3410	CHINA IN THE 20TH CENTURY	3
REL 2700	EASTERN RELIGIONS	3
AH 3750	THE ART OF CHINA	3