The minor in Chinese offers students the opportunity to study one of the rapidly developing ancient cultures of the world. The emphasis is on developing strong language skills: oral communication and the reading of texts.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor. Students must complete 18 credits at the 300-level or above with a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Students complete coursework with a language emphasis or a history and cultural emphasis.
Language Emphasis
Code | Title | Credits |
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Select three courses in language from the following: | 9 | |
Reading Skills Development | ||
Advanced Grammar and Syntax | ||
Chinese for the Business World | ||
Fourth-Year Chinese I (Mason Core) | ||
Fourth-Year Chinese II | ||
Select two courses in content taught in Chinese from the following: | 6 | |
Introduction to Classical Chinese (Mason Core) | ||
Readings in Chinese Poetry and Poetics (Mason Core) | ||
Readings in Chinese Fiction after Mao | ||
Chinese Pedagogical Grammar Teaching Methodology | ||
Chinese Popular Culture (Mason Core) | ||
Translation Theories and Practice | ||
China on Stage: Introduction to Chinese Theatrical Dramas in the 20th Century | ||
Select one course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
Survey of Chinese Literature (Mason Core) | ||
Modern Chinese Literature in Translation (Mason Core) | ||
Contemporary Chinese Film | ||
Major Chinese Writers (Mason Core) | ||
Gender, Sexuality, and Representation in China | ||
Special Topics in Chinese Studies | ||
Arts of China (Mason Core) | ||
Geography of China (Mason Core) | ||
History of Traditional China | ||
Modern China (Mason Core) | ||
Post-1949 China (Mason Core) | ||
Chinese Philosophies and Religious Traditions | ||
Total Credits | 18 |
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Relevant courses offered by other departments may be allowed with Chinese program director's approval.
History and Cultural Emphasis
Code | Title | Credits |
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Select two courses in language from the following: | 6 | |
Reading Skills Development | ||
Advanced Grammar and Syntax | ||
Fourth-Year Chinese I (Mason Core) | ||
Fourth-Year Chinese II | ||
Select two courses in content taught in Chinese from the following: | 6 | |
Chinese for the Business World | ||
Introduction to Classical Chinese (Mason Core) | ||
Readings in Chinese Poetry and Poetics (Mason Core) | ||
Readings in Chinese Fiction after Mao | ||
Chinese Pedagogical Grammar Teaching Methodology | ||
Chinese Popular Culture (Mason Core) | ||
Translation Theories and Practice | ||
China on Stage: Introduction to Chinese Theatrical Dramas in the 20th Century | ||
Select two courses taught in English from the following: 1 | 6 | |
Survey of Chinese Literature (Mason Core) | ||
Modern Chinese Literature in Translation (Mason Core) | ||
Contemporary Chinese Film | ||
Major Chinese Writers (Mason Core) | ||
Gender, Sexuality, and Representation in China | ||
Special Topics in Chinese Studies | ||
Arts of China (Mason Core) | ||
Geography of China (Mason Core) | ||
History of Traditional China | ||
Modern China (Mason Core) | ||
Post-1949 China (Mason Core) | ||
Chinese Philosophies and Religious Traditions | ||
Total Credits | 18 |
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Relevant courses offered by other departments may be allowed with Chinese program director's approval.