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Chinese Studies B.A.- History and Culture Emphasis

45 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies with a history and culture emphasis is designed for students who wish to practice as professionals in Chinese-speaking industries or regions. Students will spend at least one semester abroad to enhance their Chinese language skills.

A major in Chinese studies with an emphasis in history and culture requires 45 credit hours of coursework. Of these 45 credit hours, nine will be taken in China.

Requirements

A degree in Chinese Studies with a history and culture emphasis requires the following courses:

Core Courses
CHI 10100Elementary Mandarin I

3
CHI 10200Elementary Mandarin II

3
CHI 20100Intermediate Mandarin I

3
CHI 20200Intermediate Mandarin II

3
CSP 20000Chinese Culture and Etiquette

3
CSP 35000History of Traditional Chinese Civilization

3
CSP 35100History of Modern Chinese Civilization

3
CSP 37000Contemporary China: China in Revolution

3
CSP 40000Ming and Qing China: 1368-1839

3
CSP 40100Modern China: From the Opium Wars to National Revolution, 1839-1911

3
HIS 20500History of Asia

3

Elective Courses

Students must select one course selected from the following options:

ANT 10000Introduction to Anthropology

3
ANT 11200Cultural Anthropology

3

Study Abroad

The program also requires nine hours of study abroad coursework, taken in China. For further information regarding the semester abroad and courses to be taken in China, see the chair of the Chinese studies program.