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The Chinese Minor with 18 credits requires the following:
  1. Language Communication Foundations (12 credits)
    • CHIN101 Elementary Chinese I
    • CHIN102 Elementary Chinese II
    • CHIN203 Intermediate Chinese I
    • CHIN204 Intermediate Chinese II
  2. Minor Electives (6 credits)
    • ARH230 Intro to Asian Art
    • CHIN211 Chinese History, Culture, and Civilization
    • CHIN212 Chinese Film, Literature, and Culture
    • CHIN380 Special Topics in Chinese Studies
    • CHIN393 Independent Study
    • *CHIN490 Advanced Chinese Conversation
    • *CHIN491 Advanced Chinese Reading
    • *CHIN492 Advanced Chinese Listening
    • DFC311 Security Fundamentals
    • HIST132 Asian History to 1500
    • HIST133 Asian History since 1500
    • HIST 313 Nationalism in Asia
    • HIST 324 Environmental History of Asia
    • HIST 334 China and India in Historical Perspective
    • HIST 354 History of Modern Japan
    • HIST 356 History of Modern China
    • HIST 360 Modern Korea
    • HIST 451 Imperial Japan, 1890-1945
    • PHI211 Eastern Approaches to Reality
    • POLI252 Asian Politics
    • POLI258 China and the World
    • POLI466 International Relations of Asia Pacific
    • SOC361 China Culture and Society
    • WLCU200 Comparative Cultural Studies
    • WLCU201 International Short Story
    • WLCU202 Diversity in World Cinema
    • WLCU210 World City Studies
    • WLCU320 International Travel and Tourism
    • WLCU321 International Etiquette and Protocol
    • WLCU325 Cultural Diplomacy and Strategic Influence
    • WLCU301 Introduction to Translation Studies
    • WLCU395 Service Learning
    • WLCU400 Comparative Language Studies: Linguistics and History
    • WLCU490 Global Experience
    • WLCU498 Internship

Notes: In the Electives Category, minimum 3 credits must be in CHIN. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are offered through study abroad.

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  • 2024 — Brianna Sears

Vice President

  • 2024 — Andrew Sporea

Seven BU students who double-major in Chinese spent an inspiring semester at Beijing Normal University in Spring 2017. The Chinese Major requires study abroad and a transfer of 15 credits. The photo was taken at "The Laker’s" a pub next to BNU campus where international students enjoy hanging out.

Chinese Studies Group - Beijing Normal University - 2017

From left: Katherine Neteler, Chinese and Speech Pathology; Danielle Franklin, Chinese and Business; Alexis Mendoza, Chinese and Anthropology; Joey Waack, Chinese and Business; Ashabria Mangum, Chinese and Political Science; Jordan Collins, Chinese and Sociology (Jordan continues to study at BNU in fall 2018 beyond required courses. His endeavor is to be fluent in the language); Anastasia Timofeeva, Chinese and Engineering; Dr. Jing Luo

Study Abroad Tips for Beijing Normal University

  • Congratulations to Mitchel Becker and Madison Nestor for being employed at national security agencies! Bravo to Dillon Bohner and Craig Swanson for completing the studies at Beijing Normal University and the Chinese Major (January 2024)!
  • Congratulations to Katie Thomas for being accepted by the Graduate School at West Virginia University. She will study Chinese and Linguistics starting Fall 2023.
  • Deanna Nicole Barnes, an education Major and Chinese Minor, taught in Beijing and now in France. Deanna's story.
  • Robert Lawson, Business and Chinese Major. Studied at BNU 2019.
  • Rees Scott, class 2020, Computer Forensics Major/Chinese Minor, got a job at forensics firm, His Chinese proficiency proved to be a highlight in job interview. Congratulations, Rees!
  • Jordan Collins graduated from BU in 2020 with a BA in Chinese. He is now employed by MaxEn 迈格森, an education firm in Beijing. Jordan is planning to open a brewery in Beijing with his wife, once his wife graduates from Beijing Normal University. Jordan studied at BNU where he met his wife. Video of Jordan pursuing his passion at BU.
  • Emanuel Escobar taught English in China and Japan after graduation.
  • Ashabria Mangum teaches in EF in Beijing.
  • Rachel Cimera teaches English in China. Video showcasing Rachel's experience.
  • Anastasia Timofeeva studies physics and engineering at Penn State.

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Katherine Thomas, a Chinese major and Linguistics minor, was rewarded $1,500 Undergraduate Research Scholarship and Creative Activity (URSCA) grant for summer 2021. The funding was provided by Husky...