The leaders of tomorrow will dwell in and negotiate all transactions in spaces not claimed exclusively by a single people, language, or culture. Knowing Chinese will help students become truly global citizens. Successful completion of the minor demonstrates the attainment of intermediate to advanced proficiency in the language, as well as cultural understanding and agility. It also opens a door for a fascinating cultural and intellectual world in and beyond the classroom, with a myriad of opportunities to travel, live, and work abroad.
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 NU. 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 |
Required Language Courses
Students may waive any of these courses by taking the language exam in the World Languages Center.
| 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Topics in Chinese Studies | ||
| Advanced Chinese 1 | ||
or CHNS 3301 | Advanced Chinese Immersion 1 | |
| Advanced Chinese 2 | ||
or CHNS 3302 | Advanced Chinese Immersion 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 | ||
| History of Capitalism in East Asia | ||
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor