Chinese Studies Program
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Department Information
Chinese Studies Program
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Jessica Chan, Section Coordinator
Assistant Professors Chan, Gao
Affiliated Faculty: Geaney (Religion), Loo (History)
This section contains information specific to courses taught in Chinese. Other courses relevant to the Chinese Studies major/minor are listed under Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LLC). For full information regarding departmental policies relevant to all LLC programs, study abroad, and course sequencing, see the main page of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
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Major
The Chinese Studies Major
Note: The grade point average of the coursework comprising the major must be no less than 2.00 with no course grade below C- (1.7).
Nine courses, including:
At least four language courses chosen from the following, one of which must be a 400-level course:
Advanced Intermediate Chinese
Advanced Intermediate Chinese II
Myths and Parables in Chinese Literature and Film
Topics in Advanced Chinese I
Topics in Advanced Chinese II
Business Chinese
Selected Topics
Five elective courses chosen from the list below, including two LLC electives in conjunction with CLAC in Chinese. Up to two language courses at or above the 300-level may be counted as electives.
Art and Asia
Modern East Asia 1600-1960
Chinese Revolutions
China Modern: 1900-1940
History and Memory: WWII in East Asia
Chinese Culture and Civilization
The Action Genre in East Asian Cinema
Revolution and Modernity in Chinese Literature
Chinese Cinema
Politics of Asia
Politics of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
International Relations of East Asia
Body/Sex in World Religious Literature
Queers in Religion
Religion and Literature
Dao of Sex
Selected Asian Religions
Students must take one 400-level course in Chinese at the University of Richmond after they return from abroad.
Students can transfer up to five courses to fulfill their Chinese Studies major requirements. -
Cross School Major
Cross-School Major in Chinese Studies and International Business
(Earned in conjunction with a major in the Robins School of Business with an international business concentration.)
Nine courses and an interdisciplinary research project (), in addition to completing all requirements of the international business concentration for the business administration major, includingBusiness Chinese, andFour courses at the 300-level or above, chosen from:
Advanced Intermediate Chinese
Conversational Chinese
Topics in Advanced Chinese I
Topics in Advanced Chinese II
Selected Topics
The cross-school major in Chinese Studies and International Business represents a collaborative project between the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and the International Business Program in the Robins School of Business. Designated faculty members from each program will advise students upon declaration and as they progress through the major. The curriculum includes a semester abroad at one of the University's partner institutions (for example, Tsinghua University in Beijing or National Chengchi University in Taiwan). There, students will continue their course work in Chinese Studies and business in classes with both local and other international students.
To prepare for the experience abroad, students must have taken
or the equivalent. Upon returning to the University of Richmond, they will broaden their knowledge of literary and cultural studies through advanced seminars as well as additional Robins School of Business coursework. The Chinese component of this program thus consists of five courses at the 300-level or above taken on campus plus four courses taken abroad, or the equivalent of a nine-course major in LLC. -
Minor
The Chinese Studies Minor
Note: The grade point average of the coursework comprising the minor must be no less than 2.00 with no course grade below C- (1.7).
Five courses, including:
At least two language courses at the 300-level or above
Three elective courses from the list below. Up to two language courses at or above the 300-level may be counted as electives.
Art and Asia
Modern East Asia 1600-1960
Chinese Revolutions
China Modern: 1900-1940
History and Memory: WWII in East Asia
Chinese Culture and Civilization
The Action Genre in East Asian Cinema
Revolution and Modernity in Chinese Literature
Chinese Cinema
Politics of Asia
Politics of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
International Relations of East Asia
Body/Sex in World Religious Literature
Queers in Religion
Religion and Literature
Dao of Sex
Selected Asian Religions
Studying abroad is strongly encouraged, but not required. Students can transfer up to three courses to fulfill their Chinese Studies minor requirements. Minors are strongly encouraged to take at least one 300 or 400-level language course on campus after studying abroad. Students are expected to fulfill all prerequisites necessary for courses within the minor. Prerequisites do not count toward the minor unless otherwise noted.
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Study Abroad
Study Abroad
For students of Chinese, the department offers a summer study program in China. Semester or year study abroad at our partner institutions in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Beijing is encouraged. For a complete list of study abroad options, contact the Office of International Education.
Courses
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CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese
Units: 1
DescriptionIntroduction to standard Mandarin in cultural context; development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese
Units: 1
DescriptionIntroduction to standard Mandarin in cultural context; development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
PrerequisitesCHIN 101.
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CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese
Units: 1
DescriptionReinforcement and expansion of skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Appreciation of Chinese culture.
PrerequisitesCHIN 102.
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CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese
Units: 1
Fulfills General Education Requirement COM2
DescriptionReinforcement and expansion of skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Appreciation of Chinese culture.
PrerequisitesCHIN 201.
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CHIN 301 Advanced Intermediate Chinese
Units: 1
DescriptionA continuation of Chinese 202. Focuses on the further development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
PrerequisitesCHIN 202.
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CHIN 302 Advanced Intermediate Chinese II
Units: 1
DescriptionContinuation of CHIN 301. Social subject matters such as urbanization, aging and wellness, gender equality, environmental protection, and finance using complex grammatical patterns and expressions.
PrerequisitesCHIN 301.
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CHIN 315 Myths and Parables in Chinese Literature and Film
Units: 1
DescriptionAdvanced intermediate language course. Integrates language with pre-modern Chinese culture and philosophy by introducing students to Chinese myths, parables, and popular beliefs. Through close reading of selected tales written entirely in Chinese, introduces the core of Chinese thought: Confucianism (yujia), Taoism (daojia), and Buddhism (fojia). Viewing of modern and contemporary film adaptations of supernatural tales such as animation films that are based on the novel Journey to the West. Taught in Chinese. All films are subtitled in Chinese and English.
PrerequisitesCHIN 301.
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CHIN 388 Individual Internship
Units: .5-1
DescriptionInternship experiences outside of the department in fields related to Chinese studies. No more than 1.5 units of internship in any one department and 3.5 units of internship overall may be counted toward required degree units.
PrerequisitesPermission of department.
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CHIN 389 Practice Assistantship
Units: .25
DescriptionStudents lead practice sessions associated with the elementary and intermediate language sequence in Chinese. The practice assistantship does not count as credit toward the major or minor. Up to one unit can be applied toward graduation credit.
PrerequisitesPermission of department.
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CHIN 401 Topics in Advanced Chinese I
Units: 1
DescriptionExploration of themes and issues in contemporary Chinese culture including social issues, popular culture, traditions, politics, and history providing a range of views across culture boundaries.
PrerequisitesOne 300-level course in Chinese or permission of instructor
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CHIN 402 Advanced Chinese II
Units: 1
DescriptionFurther refines Chinese syntax and develops academic writing skills sufficient to complete a research project in Chinese.
PrerequisitesCHIN 401 or permission of instructor
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CHIN 406 Summer Undergraduate Research
Units: 0
DescriptionDocumentation of the work of students who receive summer fellowships to conduct research [or produce a creative arts project] in the summer. The work must take place over a minimum of 8 weeks, the student must engage in the project full-time (at least 40 hours per week) during this period, and the student must be the recipient of a fellowship through the university. Graded S/U.
PrerequisitesApproval for summer Arts and Sciences fellowship by faculty mentor
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CHIN 410 Business Chinese
Units: 1
DescriptionDesigned for students who are interested in learning business Chinese. Focusing on topics of international business and foreign trade, the course offers advanced training in vocabulary, grammar, and rhetoric. The aim is to equip students with necessary language skills to function in the business world related to China.
PrerequisitesOne 300-level course in Chinese or permission of instructor.
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CHIN 495 Independent Study
Units: .5-1
DescriptionSpecial projects individually pursued under supervision of faculty member.
PrerequisitesPermission of instructor.
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CHIN 497 Selected Topics
Units: 1
DescriptionSpecial interest topics offered at department's discretion. Recent topics include contemporary readings in culture, literature and history; and romance.
PrerequisitesCHIN 301 or permission of instructor.