2024-2025 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Chinese Studies Minor
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The Chinese Studies minor consists of 6 courses and requires the following:
- Three required language-sequence courses.
- Three required elective courses.
- At least 3 of the six courses must be at the 300 or 400 level, including CHIN 305.
In addition:
- A letter grade of C or better is necessary for a course to count toward the minor
- A course must be taken for three or more credits to count toward the minor
- Minors may not have a Pass/Fail grade for language courses
- Only one non-language course may be taken as Pass/Fail
- Only one course may be taken as an independent study
- At least four courses must be taken at Binghamton University
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3 Language Sequence Courses
Students are required to successfully complete the following three language courses:
Note on Language Requirements
Depending on prior exposure to the language, CHIN 101 and CHIN 102 may be required prerequisites for the minor. CHIN 101 - ElementaryChinese I NoBackgrnd ; CHIN 102 - Elementary Chinese II ; CHIN 103 - Elementary Chinese I Heritage ; and CHIN 104 - Elementary Chinese II Heritage provide the basic linguistic knowledge and skills required to begin the minor but do not count towards the minor.
For students with significant prior exposure: after consultation and a proficiency test assessment administered by Chinese Program faculty, students who demonstrate competence at any of the required levels of the Japanese language may waive part or all of the language requirements. Waived Chinese language courses will not count toward the minor and must be replaced with other Chinese Studies courses so that the student completes a total of 6 courses for the minor.
CHIN 305 will count as one of the three upper-level course requirements for the minor.
3 Elective Courses
Students should choose three electives from the courses listed below and/or from other approved Chinese Studies courses as they become available.
Additional Information About the Program
For more information on the Chinese Studies minor, visit the DAAAS website.
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