Chinese Language Minor

School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC)
http://sllc.umd.edu/chinese/

Program Director: Minglang Zhou, Ph.D. 

The 15-credit minor in the Chinese language will provide students with a sophisticated understanding of Chinese linguistic knowledge and intermediate-level Chinese language skill. Students attempting this minor will need a strong background in Chinese at the level of CHIN101 and CHIN102/CHIN103, which are prerequisites for some of the required courses. This minor will be of particular relevance to students with a broad interest in learning the Chinese language. Students interested in taking this minor program should contact the Chinese advisor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures.

To make an appointment to explore or declare a minor, go to: http://arhu.umd.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/minors/.

Course Title Credits
Select four of the following language courses:12
Intermediate Spoken Chinese I
Intermediate Written Chinese I
Intermediate Spoken Chinese II
Intermediate Written Chinese II
Intermediate Chinese - Accelerated Track
Advanced Chinese I
Advanced Chinese II
Life in China through TV Plays I
Life in China through TV Plays II
CHIN321
CHIN322
Readings in Modern Chinese I
Readings in Modern Chinese II
Selected Readings in Classical Chinese
Business Chinese I
CHIN412
Readings in Current Newspapers and Periodicals
Select one of the following linguistics-oriented courses:3
Linguistic Landscape of China
CHIN422
Selected Topics in Chinese Linguistics
Total Credits15
  • Students must receive a "C-" or better in all courses used for the minor. Of the 15 credits, 9 must be 300 or 400 level courses.
  • An overall GPA of 2.0 in the minor is required for graduation.
  • No more than 6 of the 15 credits toward the minor may be taken at an institution other than UMCP.