Minor in Chinese
Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Banner Code: LA-MINOR-MCL-CHIN
The minor in Chinese offers students the opportunity to study one of the rapidly developing ancient cultures of the world. The emphasis is on developing strong language skills: oral communication and the reading of texts.
The University Catalog is the authoritative source for information on program requirements and courses. The Schedule of Classes is the authoritative source for information on classes scheduled for this semester. See the Schedule for the most up-to-date information and see Patriot web to register for classes. Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor. Students must complete 18 credits at the 300-level or above with a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Students complete coursework with a language emphasis or a history and cultural emphasis.
Language Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three courses in language from the following: | 9 | |
| Reading Skills Development | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Syntax | ||
| Chinese for the Business World | ||
| Fourth-Year Chinese I (Mason Core) | ||
| Fourth-Year Chinese II | ||
| Select two courses in content taught in Chinese from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Classical Chinese (Mason Core) | ||
| Readings in Chinese Poetry and Poetics (Mason Core) | ||
| Readings in Chinese Fiction after Mao | ||
| Chinese Pedagogical Grammar Teaching Methodology | ||
| Chinese Popular Culture (Mason Core) | ||
| Translation Theories and Practice | ||
| China on Stage: Introduction to Chinese Theatrical Dramas in the 20th Century | ||
| Select one course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Survey of Chinese Literature (Mason Core) | ||
| Modern Chinese Literature in Translation (Mason Core) | ||
| Contemporary Chinese Film | ||
| Major Chinese Writers (Mason Core) | ||
| Gender, Sexuality, and Representation in China | ||
| Special Topics in Chinese Studies | ||
| Arts of China (Mason Core) | ||
| Geography of China (Mason Core) | ||
| History of Traditional China | ||
| Modern China (Mason Core) | ||
| Post-1949 China (Mason Core) | ||
| Chinese Philosophies and Religious Traditions | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- 1
Relevant courses offered by other departments may be allowed with Chinese program director's approval.
History and Cultural Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two courses in language from the following: | 6 | |
| Reading Skills Development | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Syntax | ||
| Fourth-Year Chinese I (Mason Core) | ||
| Fourth-Year Chinese II | ||
| Select two courses in content taught in Chinese from the following: | 6 | |
| Chinese for the Business World | ||
| Introduction to Classical Chinese (Mason Core) | ||
| Readings in Chinese Poetry and Poetics (Mason Core) | ||
| Readings in Chinese Fiction after Mao | ||
| Chinese Pedagogical Grammar Teaching Methodology | ||
| Chinese Popular Culture (Mason Core) | ||
| Translation Theories and Practice | ||
| China on Stage: Introduction to Chinese Theatrical Dramas in the 20th Century | ||
| Select two courses taught in English from the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Survey of Chinese Literature (Mason Core) | ||
| Modern Chinese Literature in Translation (Mason Core) | ||
| Contemporary Chinese Film | ||
| Major Chinese Writers (Mason Core) | ||
| Gender, Sexuality, and Representation in China | ||
| Special Topics in Chinese Studies | ||
| Arts of China (Mason Core) | ||
| Geography of China (Mason Core) | ||
| History of Traditional China | ||
| Modern China (Mason Core) | ||
| Post-1949 China (Mason Core) | ||
| Chinese Philosophies and Religious Traditions | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- 1
Relevant courses offered by other departments may be allowed with Chinese program director's approval.