The minor in Chinese Language and Culture requires a minimum of 19 hours of course work, anchored by a firm foundation in language study that is complemented by electives in art, history, literature, film, politics, and religion. Chinese 201 and 202 do not count toward the minor.

Students electing two or more minors in East Asian Studies must present at least 12 credit hours in each minor not being counted toward any other minor or major.

1. Required Courses (13 hours):

Chinese 214, 216, and 241

2. Elective Courses from the following list (at least 6 hours):

Art History 251, 252.
East Asian Studies 220, 225, 289a-289b (Independent Study, as appropriate); 294a-294b (Special Topics, upon approval by the Director of the East Asian Studies Program).
History 154, 155, 156, 246, 247, 248, 295 (as appropriate).
Political Science 216.
Religious Studies 244.

Other China-related courses not listed here—such as those in study abroad programs, First-Year Writing Seminars and Independent Studies—may be applied toward the minor upon approval by the Director of the East Asian Studies Program.