2007-08 Academic Year - Humboldt State University

Chinese Studies
Minor in Chinese Studies
Department Chair
Rosamel S. Benavides-Garb, Ph.D.
Program Director
Ray Wang, Ed.D.
Department of World Languages
& Cultures
University Annex 129
(707) 826-3226, fax 826-3227
www.humboldt.edu/~wlc
The Program
The minor in Chinese Studies, housed in
the Department of World Languages and
Cultures, is characterized by its interdisciplinary
nature. It consists of a minimum of
26 credit units including core and elective
classes. The minor program gives students
a language experience and solid cultural
base upon which to build an understanding
of Chinese culture and society. Additionally,
students are encouraged to participate in
authorized programs abroad to complete
minor requirements. Selection of courses
is to be made with the counsel of a Chinese
Studies faculty advisor.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR
Core
Must take the following three courses for a
total of 12 units:
CHIN 105 Chinese Level I
CHIN 112 Chinese Level II
CHIN/ES 109 Intro to Chinese Studies
Electives
Must take a minimum of five units from the
following list:
CHIN 113 Chinese Level III
CHIN 207 Chinese Level IV
CHIN 280 Special Topics
CHIN 311 Adv. Reading & Composition
CHIN 480 Special Topics
Must take a minimum of three courses from
the following interdisciplinary list:
CHIN/ANTH 390 Chinese Cultural
Heritage Seminar
ANTH 306 World Regions Cultural
Studies: Chinese Culture
GEOG 309i The Silk Road
GEOG 472 China & Inner Asia
PHIL 385 History of Philosophy: China
RS 340 Zen, Dharma, and Tao
PSYC 480 Selected Topics in
Psychology: Psychology of
Chinese Families
Study Abroad Options
Students pursuing a Chinese Studies Minor
are strongly encouraged to participate in
an HSU or CSU study abroad program in
China. They may study for one semester or
one year. Classes taken in such programs
can be counted toward the minor upon
prior consultation and approval by a Chinese
Studies faculty advisor.
HSU China/Tibet Summer Field Trip
This is an HSU 6-week summer program
offered by the Department of Geography.
This program is an in-depth field experience
studying Chinese/Tibetan cultures,
landscapes and economies. Students participating
in this program may earn up to
9 credit units toward the minor upon previous
consultation and approval of a Chinese
Studies faculty advisor.
HSU Xi’an Program in China
This is an HSU semester program abroad
offered by the Chinese Studies Program. The
program takes place at Xi’an International
Studies University in the old imperial city of
Xi’an. This is a full immersion language and
culture program for students who would
like to advance in their Mandarin language
proficiency. All courses completed in this program
may be counted toward the Chinese
Studies minor.
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2007-2008 Humboldt State University Catalog
Chinese Studies
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