The Chinese minor focuses on two specific outcomes: developing students’ linguistic proficiency and broadening their insights into Chinese culture so that students may engage in meaningful interactions with Chinese speakers throughout the world. The communication skills and transcultural awareness that students develop throughout the course of the minor prepare them for a wide range of opportunities and experiences, both in and beyond the classroom.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Students are required to take a total of five classes. These classes may include courses and language classes at or above the intermediate level in Dialogue of Civilizations at Northeastern University. A maximum of two courses of transfer credits, including transferable courses taken abroad, may count toward the five classes in the minor.
Required Culture Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CLTR 1120 | Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture | 4 |
| or CHNS 3101 | Advanced Chinese 1 | |
| or CHNS 3102 | Advanced Chinese 2 | |
Required Language Courses
Students may replace one or both of the following courses with electives if they successfully complete the language exam in the World Languages Center. See the electives list for options.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHNS 2101 | Intermediate Chinese 1 | 4 |
| or CHNS 2301 | Intermediate Chinese Immersion 1 | |
| CHNS 2102 | Intermediate Chinese 2 | 4 |
| or CHNS 2302 | Intermediate Chinese Immersion 2 | |
Electives
Please consult with the coordinator of the Chinese minor for specific course availability. Complete two or more of the following to reach five total courses for the minor:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Chinese 1 | ||
| Advanced Chinese 2 | ||
| Special Topics in Chinese | ||
| Special Topics in Chinese | ||
| Directed Study | ||
| Modern Chinese History and Culture | ||
or HIST 1500 | Modern Chinese History and Culture | |
| Introduction to Chinese Popular Culture | ||
| Cultural Engagement Abroad | ||
| Law, Justice, and Society in Modern China | ||
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor