2013-2014 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies
The requirements for the B.A. in Chinese Studies are: 33 semester hours (24 required, 9 electives), with six of the 33 earned in studying abroad in mainland China or Taiwan.
Requirements for a Major in Chinese Studies
Required Courses - 24 credits
- CHI 301 - Advanced Intermediate Chinese I (3 credits)
- CHI 302 - Advanced Intermediate Chinese II (3 credits)
- CHI 321 - Ancient Chinese Culture (3 credits)
- CHI 322 - Classical Chinese Culture (3 credits)
- CHS 495 - Advanced Topics in Chinese Studies (3 credits)
- HST 333 - Modern China (3 credits)
- PHI 210 - Eastern Philosophy (3 credits)
- PLS 283 - Chinese Politics and US-China Relations (3 credits)
Elective Courses - 9 credits
- CHI 341 - Introduction to Classical Chinese Credits: 3
- CHI 351 - Practical Chinese Credits: 3
- CHI 380 - Special Topics in Chinese Credits: 3
- EAS 201 - East Asia in the Contemporary World Credits: 3
- EAS 301 - Masterpieces of East Asian Literature Credits: 3
- GPY 354 - Geography and Globalization of Asia Credits: 3
- HST 310 - Cultural and Social Topics in Nonwestern History Credits: 3
- HST 240 - A History of East Asia to 1800 Credits: 3
- HST 241 - A History of East Asia since 1800 Credits: 3
- HST 342 - History of East Asian Religions Credits: 3
- PHI 306 - Eastern Great Philosophers Credits: 3
Study Abroad Requirement
All majors will earn at least six credits of the 33 in a study abroad program in mainland China or Taiwan in order to gain firsthand experience with the language and culture. These six credits can be taken as part of the required or elective credits. Students who need financial support to achieve this requirement will be able to apply their financial aid for study abroad, apply for a grant through the Freeman Foundation, and/or receive a grant from the Padnos International Center. Minimum requirements for study abroad: six weeks.
Currently we have numerous study abroad options that could contribute to this requirement:
- ECNU Summer Program in Shanghai
- Chinese Language and Culture Summer Program in Nanjing
- Chinese Language and Culture Summer Program in Taiwan
- Social Work Program in Shanghai
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Program in Beijing
- ECNU Long Term Exchange Program in Shanghai
- Non-GVSU Study Abroad Programs
- Internships in Shanghai and Wuxi
- In addition, GVSU students have the opportunity to choose programs in China sponsored by other universities and organizations.
Students will meet with their advisors to plan their study abroad programs. Credits from a study abroad program in mainland China/Taiwan will be evaluated by the program director and when approved, applied to the Chinese Studies major as are all credits from study abroad programs. Students are required to seek program approval before studying abroad.