Chinese Minor

Courses in the Chinese program enable serious students to attain a useful fluency in the Chinese language and a solid ability to apply that knowledge to their future careers. Courses at the 100-level are designed to teach basic skills necessary for communication and to introduce students to Chinese culture. Courses at the 200-level expand and develop both language skills and cultural expertise. To enroll in a 200-level course, a student must have completed 101-102 language requirements or have demonstrated proficiency at that level by means of transfer credit or placement test. Courses at the 300 or 400 level explore broader social content involve more knowledge of Chinese literature and different styles and registers of language use. Admission to 300 or 400 level courses is by permission of the instructor.

Requirements

Chinese Minor Requirements

• Completion of 21 semester hours of Chinese language and culture classes beyond the 102-level.

• Eighteen of the 21 hours must be of 200 and/or 300 level.

• Six of the 21 hours must be taken at Coker University.

• At least twelve of these hours must be completed in a one-semester study abroad program or two 6-week study abroad programs.

• Students must earn a minimum 2.00 grade point average for all courses within the minor.

Students are encouraged to study abroad in China. Courses taken abroad, with the exception of CHI 101 and CHI 102 or their equivalents, may count toward the minor with prior approval.