The Minor in Chinese Studies
Faculty Advisors
Dr. Sue-mei Wu, Teaching Professor of Chinese Studies (suemei@andrew.cmu.edu)
Tianxue Yao, Lecturer of Chinese Studies (tyao@andrew.cmu.edu)
Prerequisites
Intermediate-level proficiency in the Chinese language. This is equivalent to the completion of three courses (two at the 100-level and one at the 200-level), or placement or exemption based on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or CMU internal placement test scores. In all cases, progress will be accelerated by study abroad, which is highly recommended for all minors. (Study abroad advisor - Dr. Gang Liu).
Students may double count two courses taken for the Chinese Studies minor that are also being used to fulfill the requirements of other majors, minors, and programs. This does not include double-counting with General Education requirements, which has no limit.
Students with native or near-native proficiency in listening and speaking of the language prior to entering CMU should consult with the minor advisors for a different curriculum that may accelerate their completion of the requirement.
Curriculum
Minor in Chinese Studies
1. Foundational Courses in Chinese Studies (4 courses, 36–39 units)
|
Units |
| 82-232 | Intermediate Chinese II
(may be substituted by 82-235 Fables, Lengends & Stories from Ancient Chinese Civilization) | 12 |
| 82-331 | Advanced Chinese I: Population, Youth, Marriage and Housing | 9 |
| 82-332 | Reading Into a New China II: Transportation, Education, Pop Culture, & Health | 9 |
| 82-333 | Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture | 9 |
| NOTE: Students who place out of 82-232/82-235 must take a minimum of 9 additional units at a 300/400/500 level. | |
2. Chinese Studies and Interdisciplinary Electives (2 courses, 18 units)
In consultation with the advisor, choose two courses additional courses, at least one of which must be taught in Chinese at the 300-, 400- or 500-level. Students may choose one Chinese culture course taught in English. Students may substitute one relevant and related course from outside the program (i.e., another LCAL course) or from another department (e.g., History, CMIST, Philosophy, English).
Chinese Studies Electives
|
Units |
| 82-334 | Structure of Chinese | 9 |
| 82-335 | Chinese Culture Through Legends and Folktales | 9 |
| 82-337 | Mandarin Chinese for Oral Communication I | 9 |
| 82-338 | Mandarin Chinese for Oral Communication II | 9 |
| 82-339 | Business Language & Culture in China I | 9 |
| 82-340 | Business Language & Culture in China II | 9 |
| 82-432 | Chinese Popular Culture: A Game of Learning | 9 |
| 82-433 | Topics in Contemporary Culture of China * | 9 |
| 82-434 | Studies in Chinese Traditions * | 9 |
| 82-436 | Introduction to Classical Chinese * | 9 |
| 82-439 | Black Myth: Wukong and the Journey to the West * | 9 |
| 82-440 | Studies in Chinese Literature & Culture * | 9 |
| 82-505 | LCAL Undergraduate Internship | Var. |
| 82-531 | Special Topics in Chinese Studies * | Var. |
| 82-532 | Special Topics in Chinese Studies * | Var. |
Interdisciplinary Electives
This list is compiled from possibilities such as but not limited to the following. Students should consult SIO and their minor advisor for the most up to date interdisciplinary electives appropriate for the Chinese Studies curriculum. Courses may be suggested to the minor advisor for approval as a substitute. Note that not all courses are offered each semester.
| Architecture |
Units |
| 48-551 | Lab for Cybernetics: Engaging Wicked Challenges | 9 |
| Art |
Units |
| 60-399 | Critical Studies Independent Study | 9 |
| Business Administration |
Units |
| 70-342 | Managing Across Cultures | 9 |
| 70-365 | International Trade and International Law | 9 |
| 70-430 | International Management | 9 |
| English |
Units |
| 76-318 | Communicating in the Global Marketplace | 9 |
| 76-339 | Topics in Film and Media | 9 |
| 76-386 | Language & Culture | 9 |
| History |
Units |
| 79-261 | The Last Emperors: Chinese History and Society, 1600-1900 | 9 |
| 79-262 | Modern China: From the Birth of Mao ... to Now | 9 |
| 79-281 | Introduction to Religion | 9 |
| Languages, Cultures, and Applied Linguistics |
Units |
| 82-137 | Chinese Calligraphy: Culture and Skills | 9 |
| 82-230 | Cultural Topics in Chinese Studies | 9 |
| 82-234 | Environment and Society in Modern Chinese Literature and Visual Culture | 9 |
| 82-238 | Topics in Chinese Culture | 9 |
| 82-280 | Bilingual & Bicultural Experiences in the US | 9 |
| 82-281 | Gender and Sexuality in the Spanish-speaking World | 9 |
| 82-282 | Interpreting Global Texts & Cultures | 9 |
| 82-283 | Language Diversity & Cultural Identity | 9 |
| 82-284 | Multicultural Pittsburgh: Storytelling with 360 Video | 6 |
| 82-285 | Podcasting: Language and Culture Through Storytelling | 9 |
| 82-286 | Of Minorities and Migrants: Exploring Germany from the Margins Germany Today | 9 |
| 82-383 | Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Research | 9 |
| 82-388 | Topics in Second Language Acquisition | 9 |
| 82-480 | Translation Technologies | 9 |
| Philosophy |
Units |
| 80-180 | Introduction to Linguistics | 9 |
| 80-276 | Philosophy of Religion | 9 |
| 80-280 | Linguistic Analysis | 9 |
| Psychology |
Units |
| 85-421 | Language and Thought | 9 |
| Social and Decision Sciences |
Units |
| 88-411 | Rise of the Asian Economies | 9 |
