Chinese
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The Chinese Minor introduces students to Chinese culture and civilization, and provides students the means to develop intermediate spoken and written proficiency in Chinese language. Students completing this degree will be prepared to being work, travel, or advance to further study in Chinese,
Minor Requirements — 18 Credits
Take all of the following courses:
CHIN 116 | Introduction to Chinese CivilizationLAB3LAIS | 3 |
CHIN 201 | Intermediate Chinese ILAA4LAIS | 3 |
CHIN 202 | Intermediate Chinese IILAA4LAIS | 3 |
CHIN 407 | Chinese for Oral Proficiency | 3 |
Choose six credits from the following courses:
NOTES: Coursework for the Chinese minor assumes a proficiency level in Mandarin equivalent to CHIN 102 which can be accomplished through prior coursework or a proficiency test. All language courses to be counted toward the Chinese Minor must be beyond the first year level.
Variable topic courses may be taken for credit toward the Chinese Minor only when approved for credit by the student’s faculty advisor in Chinese.
Courses with CHIN prefix are conducted in Chinese unless otherwise noted in course descriptions.
Students are encouraged to enrich their Chinese language-related cultural awareness through regular participation in program-sponsored activities. Consult department advisor. Student must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in those courses that count toward the minor and that are taken at UNC.
Advising with a faculty advisor for the Chinese minor is suggested before registration.
In accordance with University Policies, coursework earned more than 10 years prior to the date of matriculation to UNC may not be used to satisfy any major or minor requirements. Any exception to this policy is at the discretion of the academic program.