Minor in Chinese Studies

Chinese Studies Brochure (PDF)

Director: Zhongtang Ren, zren@odu.edu, 683-5242

The Chinese Studies minor consists of 12 credit hours of 300- and 400- level courses that combine the study of language and culture. For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses and prerequisite courses and complete a minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

Requirements: 12 credit hours
 
Prerequisite Courses: 12 credits*
CHIN 111F - Beginning Chinese 6
CHIN 212 - Intermediate Chinese 6

* Prerequisite courses do not count in the 2.00 grade point average required for the minor.

Required Courses: 6 credit hours
CHIN 311 - Advanced Chinese Language and Culture I 3
CHIN 312 - Advanced Chinese Language and Culture II 3

Elective Courses: 6 credit hours from any two different subject areas listed below:

Any study abroad course at the 300-400 level that offers three credits can fulfill one course requirement for this minor. In cases where a study abroad course fits the themes of another interdisciplinary minor, students may request approval from the minor coordinator to use that study abroad course.