Chinese Minor

Chinese Minor

Chinese Language and Literature Minor

The Chinese minor requires students to complete a four-course sequence which begins at or above Intermediate 1 and ends at or beyond Advanced 2. However, it is possible to complete the minor with three courses by placing out of one of the middle two courses in the four-course sequence and by placing out of Intermediate I if you began taking Chinese at NYU at the Elementary level.

Example 1: If you take Elementary 1 or 2 at NYU and place out of Intermediate 1, you may earn the minor with Intermediate 2, Advanced 1, and Advanced 2.

Example 2: If you take Intermediate 1 but place out of Intermediate 2, you may earn the minor with Intermediate 1, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2.

Example 3: If you take Intermediate 1 & 2 but place out of Advanced 1, you may earn the minor with Intermediate 1 & 2 and Advanced 2.

Example 4: If you take Advanced 1 but place out of Advanced 2, you may earn the minor with Advanced 1 and two post Advanced 2 courses.

Note that:
–A student who begins the sequence at or beyond Advanced 2 must complete four courses at NYU at or above that level to earn the minor.
–All courses used to fulfill the minor must be taken at NYU and passed with at least a C grade or higher.
–At least 3 courses in any minor must not be used for any other major or minor requirement.

 

 

Chinese Language and Literature Minor

Students in the Chinese Language and Literature Minor will develop a basic understanding of Classical Chinese language and texts, modern and/or contemporary Chinese literature and literary theory, will learn the skills and conventions for literary criticism and analysis in Mandarin, and for applying Chinese language in various professional contexts. In order to help students navigate through both traditional and modern Chinese literature, the 20-credit minor has one of the following two courses as a required point of entry:

  • Classical Chinese for Advanced Mandarin Learners (4 credits. Prerequisite: Advanced Chinese II)
  • Foreign Societies in Classical Chinese Writing (4 credits. Prerequisite: Written or Spoken Contemporary Chinese or by placement)

In addition to these 4 credits, students must complete 8 credits in the category of “Language in Context” and 8 credits in “Chinese Literature” courses. For Language in Context courses, the language of instruction is Chinese. For Chinese Literature courses, the language of instruction may be Chinese or English, depending on the semester and the faculty. Students minoring in Chinese Language and Literature are strongly recommended to enroll in courses where the language of instruction is Chinese, if possible. 

Language in Context 

         Students take a total of 8 credits from the following electives: 

  • Reading and Viewing Modern China (4 credits. Prerequisite: Advanced Chinese II)
  • Contemporary Chinese Art & Fashion (4 credits. Prerequisite: Advanced Chinese II)
  • Written Chinese Discourse (4 credits. Prerequisite: Advanced Chinese II) 
  • Introduction to Contemporary China (4 credits. Prerequisite: Advanced Chinese II)
  • Chinese Business and Finance (4 credits. Prerequisite: Advanced Chinese II)
  • Introduction to Chinese Phonetics (4 credits. Instruction in Chinese. Prerequisite: Advanced Chinese II)

Chinese Literature 

         Students take a total of 8 credits from the following: 

  • Traditional Chinese Literature from the Beginning to 1911 (4 credits. Instruction in English.)
  • Shanghai Stories (4 credits. Instruction in English.)
  • Cultural (Mis)translations: China and the West (4 credits. Instruction in English.)
  • Additional literature courses taught in Chinese will be added as they become available.