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

• 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

1. Students must complete a minimum of 17 credit hours from the approved courses.

2. Students must complete a minimum of six upper-division (3000-level and above) credit hours in the minor, chosen from the approved courses below.

3. 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.

4. Students must complete a minimum of nine credit hours with CU Denver faculty chosen from the approved courses below. 

Program Restrictions, Allowances and Recommendations

1. 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.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete the following required courses:		8
CHIN 1000	China and the Chinese
or HIST 4420	Traditional China: China to 1600
CHIN 1020	Beginning Mandarin Chinese II (or higher level Chinese Language course)
Complete nine credits from the following elective courses: 1		9
ANTH 4000	Special Topics in Anthropology
ANTH 4995	Global Study Topics (must be China-related)
CHIN 2110	Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I
CHIN 2120	Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II
CHIN 2970	Contemporary Chinese Cinema
CHIN 3010	Advanced Intermediate Chinese
CHIN 3130	Special Topics in Chinese
CHIN 3200	Contemporary Chinese Society and Culture
CHIN 3300	Special Topics on Chinese Film
CHIN 3995	Global Study Topics (must be China-related)
COMM 3230	Chinese Communication & Culture in Context
COMM 4430	Communication, China, and the US
COMM 4995	Global Study Topics (must be China-related)
FINE 4524	Topics in Art History II: Modern and Contemporary Art
FINE 4750	Arts of China
HIST 3470	Intro to East Asia: Since 1800
HIST 4421	Modern China
HIST 4423	China in the World
LING 2000	Foundations of Linguistics
LING 3100	Language in Society
PHIL 3410	Asian Philosophies and Religions
PHIL 3981	Chinese Philosophy and Culture
PSCI 4186	East Asia in World Affairs
PSCI 4615	Politics and Government of China
PSCI 4726	Seminar on U.S. and China Relations
PSCI 4995	Global Study Topics (must be China-related)
RLST 3410	Asian Philosophies and Religions
RLST 3660	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.

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