Chinese Studies

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies (120 units)

Residence Requirement for the Majors

At least four upper division courses required for the major must be completed successfully at CSULB. Students are encouraged, however, to complete up to a year of their language study in approved programs of study abroad.

Requirements

A minimum of 38 units is required, including at least 15 units earned in residence at CSULB. CHIN 101 and 102 are prerequisite to the major and may be satisfied by appropriate high school preparation or by examination.

Lower Division (11 units):

Complete ALL of the following courses:

CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese (4)
Prerequisite: GE Foundations or competency equivalent for advanced study in Chinese
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese (4)
Prerequisite: GE Foundations or competency equivalent for advanced study in Chinese
CHIN 260 Introduction to Chinese Civilization (3)
Prerequisite: none

Upper Division (12 units)

Complete ALL of the following courses:

CHIN 301 Advanced Chinese (3)
Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or equivalent, or consent of Instructor
CHIN 370 Chinese Literature in English Translation (3)
Prerequisite: GE Foundations
CHIN 451 Chinese Culture and Tradition (3)
Prerequisites: One China-related course in Asia Studies or History, and CHIN 301 or equivalent proficiency
CHIN 492 Senior Seminar (3)
Prerequisites: One China-related course in Asian Studies or History, and CHIN 301 or equivalent proficiency

Upper Division Electives (15 units):

A. Complete 9 units from the following courses:

CHIN 302, 311, 321, 350, 360, 380, 390, 410, 421, 430A, 430B, 430C, 461, 462, 481, 485, 490, 499; CHIN/HIST 382B.

B. Complete 6 units from the following courses:

ANTH 332; AH 468, 469; ASAM 331, 340, 346; A/ST 306, 307, 320; ASAM/CHLS 335; AST/HIST/WGSS 406A; ECON 366; HIST 382A, 388, 412; JOUR 312; PHIL 306; POSC 362, 455, 485; R/ST 341, 343.