Chinese (B.A.) Academic Course Map
The Bachleor of Arts degree in Chinese (CHIN), which is offered by Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ, emphasizes knowledge and awareness of the Chinese language, including Chinese literary history and the cultural contexts in which particular works were written. Students gain critical language skills that can be applied across a range of careers, including the skills to address challenges, deficiencies and possible gains inherent in the process of translating from one language to another.
With a Chinese major, students will have skills, information and concepts that are relevant to careers in virtually every area. Competency in a foreign language is a highly desirable skill in all fields. A knowledge of Chinese is particularly beneficial and useful in business, engineering, industry, commerce, the civil or foreign service, law, library science, natural and social sciences, the media, economics, public administration, journalism, government and teaching at all levels. In addition, China is an increasing source of a wide variety of excellent careers, as it is among the world’s largest economies and trading partners with the U.S. and Colorado.
Admission Requirements
Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Please see the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ College of Arts & Sciences’ Colorado Community College webpage for more information detailed information admissions requirements for students transfering from a Colorado Community College.
Transfer Recommendations
To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.
Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for Chinese
This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.
This course map DOES NOT lead to a student earning an Associate degree at a Colorado community college. Students following this guide will transfer to ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ after completing two semesters at a Colorado community college.
Community College (first year)
Fall Semester 1
Course | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 | |
MAT 120/1240 | Math for the Liberal Arts or any other GT-MA1 Course | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3) | 3 |
Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 or 5 | |
Total Credits | 13-14 |
Spring Semester 1
Course | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 122/1022 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
HIS 243/2610 | History of Modern China (GT -HI1) or a GT-HI1 history course focusing on world history | 3 |
ETH 215/2015 OR | Discrimination, Diversity, & Difference in the US (GT-SS3) OR | 3 |
Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3) | 3 | |
Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1 or SC2) | 4 or 5 | |
Total Credits | 16-17 |
Total credits at your community college: 30+
Completion of the two semesters of coursework listed above will fulfil a significant proportion of your General Education requirements at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ but will not fill any requirements in the Chinese major.
¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ (last three years)
Fall Semester 2
Course | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CHIN 1010 | Beginning Chinese 1 | 5 |
CHIN 1012 | Intro to Chinese Civilization | 3 |
| Gen. Ed. Distribution course (Social Sciences) | 3 |
Lower- or Upper-Division Elective | 3 | |
Total Credits | 14 |
Spring Semester 2
Course | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CHIN 1020 | Beginning Chinese 2 | 5 |
| CHIN Major Elective | 3 |
| Gen. Ed. Distribution course (Natural Sciences) | 3 |
Lower- or Upper-Division Elective | 3 | |
Total Credits | 14 |
Fall Semester 3
Course | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CHIN 2110 | Intermediate Chinese 1 | 5 |
| CHIN Upper-division Major Elective | 3 |
| Lower- or Upper-Division Elective | 3 |
Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
Total Credits | 14 |
Spring Semester 3
Course | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CHIN 2120 | Intermediate Chinese 2 | 5 |
| CHIN Upper-division Major Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
Total Credits | 17 |
Fall Semester 4
Course | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CHIN 3110 | Advanced Chinese 1 | 5 |
CHIN 4210 | Intro to Classical Chinese | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 |
Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
Total Credits | 14 |
Spring Semester 4
Course | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CHIN 120 | Advanced Chinese 2 | 5 |
| CHIN Upper-division Major Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
Total Credits | 17 |
Total credits at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ: 90
Completion of all eight semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Chinese at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ.
*For community college courses, the first course number is previous to summer 2022, and the second course number is the new number starting in summer 2022.