Fall 2010: Schedule for These Courses:

• Chinese I (19.101.01 and 19.101.02, no prerequisit)

• Chinese III (19.203.01, Chinese II or equivalent required)

• Foundations of Chinese Civilization (19.211.01, no prerequisit, taught in English)

Spring 2010 Chinese Courses:

• Chinese II (19.102), MWF, 12:00-12:50.PM

• Chinese IV (19.204), MW, 6:30-7:45

• China Today (19.212), MW, 3:00-4:15 PM

Program Description:

The Chinese Minor offers a total of 18 Credit-hours of study, with 12 credits in language studies and 6 credits in electives.  Credits can also be transferred from study abroad programs.  The Chinese Minor aims at helping students achieve Intermediate to Advanced language proficiency and an in-depth cultural knowledge.

Required Courses (12 credits).

19.101 Chinese I (3cr)
19.102 Chinese II (3cr)
19.203 Chinese III (3cr)
19.204 Chinese IV (3cr)

For details of course descriptions click here.

Electives (Choose 6 credits from the following):

19.211 Foundations of Chinese Civilization  (3cr)
19.212 China Today (3cr)
31.346 Art History of the Far East (3cr)
42.131 Asian Civilization to 1500 (3cr)
42.132 Asian Civilization since 1500 (3cr)
42.359 20th Century China (3cr)
42.355 East Asia since 1800 (3cr)
44.310 Government and Politics of China (3cr)
44.368 Asian Politics (3cr)
44.360 Nations, States and Governments (3cr)

Language Course Schedule:

Chinese I and III are offered in fall semesters; Chinese II and IV are offered in spring semesters.

Study Abroad:

Study abroad credits can be transferred to satisfy requirement. BU maintains a dynamic academic relationship with the following schools: Peking University, Yunnan Normal University, Shenyang Normal University, Shandong Technical Institute.

Photo note: PASSHE Honors Program in China (Shanghai), summer 2008.