Chinese Minor

  • Minor
Format
  • In-Person
Location
  • Greeley
Tuition Rate

Tuition and Fees

Department(s)

World Languages and Cultures

Credits

21

Area of Study
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Minor Overview

The Chinese Minor offers students a comprehensive introduction to Chinese culture and civilization, while developing intermediate proficiency in both spoken and written Mandarin.

You will learn basic language structures, and then enhance your understanding of Chinese grammar and vocabulary, while exploring topics relevant to the Chinese-speaking world. At the advanced level, we explore the language, literature and history of China, and the critical social and political issues facing Chinese communities today, learning to apply Chinese skills in professional settings such as translation, interpretation, analysis and consultation.

For the 21-credit minor, begin with 12 credits focusing on learning the language, then choose courses to expand your knowledge of Chinese literature, film or expand your language knowledge even further.

Chinese – Minor Requirements

Traditional Chinese Tales of Swordswomen

Michelle Low, Ph.D., assistant professor of Chinese, examines fictional stories of swordswomen – women with martial arts skills and seemingly magical abilities to fight – from the Tang (618-908) dynasty through the Qing (1644-1911) dynasty and looks at the place these stories have in traditional Chinese society, and how they influenced popular art and film today.

Woman holding swords wearing a red and yellow Hanfu with floral embellishments.

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World Languages & Cultures

The Department of World Languages and Cultures has courses in Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish. Students work on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They also learn about the literature and culture tied to each language. Students can earn a B.A. in Foreign Languages, concentrating on Spanish. They may choose between a liberal arts emphasis and a K-12 teaching emphasis. Students may opt for a major or minor in Asian Studies. They can explore a variety of courses covering Asian history and cultures. Additionally, they can enroll in Japanese and/or Chinese language courses. All three languages are also offered as minors.