Chinese Language and Literature, Minor
Minoring in the Chinese program will give students foundational knowledge needed to pursue a career involving this important Pacific Rim nation. Students will be equipped with linguistic and cultural skills and be prepared in a variety of endeavors, such as international business, law, government service, journalism, teaching, and other careers involved with public affairs.
| A. Three quarters of advanced Chinese language instruction, selected from the following: | |
| Advanced Mandarin Chinese | |
| Advanced Mandarin Chinese | |
| Advanced Mandarin Chinese | |
| Topics in Professional Chinese | |
| Classical Chinese | |
| Classical Chinese | |
| Classical Chinese | |
| Topics in Chinese Literature: Advanced Texts | |
| B. Select four upper-division courses from the following: | |
| Later Imperial China | |
| Modern China | |
| Classical Chinese | |
| Classical Chinese | |
| Classical Chinese | |
| Topics in Chinese Literature: Advanced Texts | |
| Topics in Chinese Literature and Society | |
| Chinese History to 1800 | |
| Chinese History: 1800-1949 | |
| Topics in the History of China | |
Residence Requirement for the Minor: A minimum of four upper-division courses required for the minor must be completed successfully at UCI. By petition, two of the four may be taken through the UC Education Abroad Program, providing course content is approved in advance by the appropriate department chair.