Chinese Studies Minor
Introduction
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The Minor Program in Chinese Studies is an interdisciplinary program offering a specialized study of China through coursework in the related disciplines of language, anthropology, history, geography, philosophy, and political science. China's economic and political presence is increasingly prominent in the United States. CU Denver is uniquely positioned to make use of its location as the cultural, economic and political center of the Rocky Mountain region and of its diverse, well-trained and highly qualified faculty to offer a course of interdisciplinary studies related to China. Students may choose to focus either on General Chinese Studies or Chinese Language and Culture. On the one hand, General Chinese Studies encourages an interdisciplinary approach of accepting courses from various departments that focus on history, political science, art, philosophy, and more from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. On the other hand, Chinese Language and Culture further develops students' linguistic competence and cultural awareness. The minor program offers a wide variety and levels of Mandarin Chinese language and culture courses that not only improve students' communication skills but also give a deeper look into different aspects of Chinese culture.
The program in Chinese studies offers a host of study abroad opportunities throughout the academic year and every summer. CU Denver has on-going programs at the China Agricultural University in Beijing, and programs in Taipei, as well as an association with Yunnan University in Kunming. Study abroad programs of five weeks to one year in length may be arranged, and program faculty can help students enroll in intensive Chinese language programs in Taiwan or on the mainland. Students pursuing the minor in Chinese language and area studies are encouraged to complete the program with a period of residence and study in China.
Program Director: Dr. I-hao Victor Woo
Advisor: Dr. I-hao Victor Woo
Email: i-hao.woo@ucdenver.edu
These program requirements are subject to periodic revision by the academic department, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reserves the right to make exceptions and substitutions as judged necessary in individual cases. Therefore, the College strongly urges students to consult regularly with their major, minor and CLAS advisors to confirm the best plans of study before finalizing them.
Program Delivery
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This is an on-campus program.
Declaring This Minor
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General Requirements
Students must satisfy all requirements as outlined below and by the department offering the minor.
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Program Requirements
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Students must complete a minimum of 17 credit hours from the approved courses.
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Students must complete a minimum of six upper-division (3000-level and above) credit hours in the minor, chosen from the approved courses below.
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Students must earn a minimum grade of C- (1.7) in all minor courses taken at CU Denver and must achieve a minimum cumulative minor GPA of 2.0. Courses taken using P+/P/F or S/U cannot complete minor or ancillary course requirements.
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Students must complete a minimum of nine credit hours with CU Denver faculty chosen from the approved courses below.
Program Restrictions, Allowances and Recommendations
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Courses taken at other institutions may be applied to the minor but only with approval of a Chinese faculty advisor in the Department of Modern Languages.
| Code | Title | Hours |
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| Complete the following required courses: | 8 | |
| China and the Chinese | ||
| Beginning Mandarin Chinese II (or higher level Chinese Language course) | ||
| Complete nine credits from the following elective courses: 1 | 9 | |
| Special Topics in Anthropology | ||
| Global Study Topics (must be China-related) | ||
| Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I | ||
| Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II | ||
| Contemporary Chinese Cinema | ||
| Advanced Intermediate Chinese | ||
| Special Topics in Chinese | ||
| Contemporary Chinese Society and Culture | ||
| Special Topics on Chinese Film | ||
| Global Study Topics (must be China-related) | ||
| Chinese Communication & Culture in Context | ||
| Communication, China, and the US | ||
| Global Study Topics (must be China-related) | ||
| Topics in Art History II: Modern and Contemporary Art | ||
| Arts of China | ||
| Geography of China | ||
| Intro to East Asia: Since 1800 | ||
| Traditional China: China to 1600 | ||
| Modern China | ||
| Lvng thr Mao's China: Life, Mat. Cult, Movies, 1949-76 | ||
| Foundations of Linguistics | ||
| Language in Society | ||
| East Asia in World Affairs | ||
| Politics and Government of China | ||
| Seminar on U.S. and China Relations | ||
| Global Study Topics (must be China-related) | ||
| Asian Philosophies and Religions | ||
| Chinese Philosophy and Culture | ||
| Asian Philosophies and Religions | ||
| Chinese Philosophy and Culture | ||
| Total Hours | 17 | |
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The Chinese Studies Program Director may approve additional courses. Students are encouraged to work with the director to devise a plan of study.
To learn more about the Student Learning Outcomes for this program, please visit our website.