Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies

Requirements of Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies.

For further information you may also contact Debra Frazier (undergraduate advisor) at Debra.Frazier@uh.edu or any of the Chinese Faculty.

Brief Program Description

The goals of the BA in Chinese Studies include:

To provide high quality instruction in Chinese language courses at all levels. Chinese language courses will serve as a communication and research tool for students with majors, minors, or special interests.
To impart knowledge and understanding to students by offering academically rigorous courses on Chinese history, literature, linguistics, religion, and film studies. These courses form broad perspectives to provide students with the experience that is fundamental to multicultural education and interdisciplinary studies.
To provide students with unique qualifications for career opportunities. Being strengthened by the Summer Study in Beijing Program, the program enhances career possibilities by providing students with opportunities for internships in China and work preparation in international business and trade, translation and interpreting skills, and teaching positions.
To prepare students for graduate studies focused on various approaches to understanding China and Asia. In addition to popular courses such as Business Chinese, academically rigorous courses that motivate students in intellectual pursuits are offered.
To develop a strong academic and cultural bridge for interactions between the University of Houston and the area communities on China-related events so as to provide students with enriched cultural life, extra curricular, and career opportunities.

Degree and Major Requirements

Category	Sem. Credit Hours
General Education Core Curriculum (bachelor’s degree only)	42
Required Courses	9
Prescribed Electives	21
Free Electives	39
CLASS College requirements	9
Other (Specify, e.g., internships, clinical work)	(if not included above)
TOTAL	120

Chinese Studies Major Requirements

	Required Courses*	SCH
1	CHNS 2302 Intermediate Chinese II	3
2	CHNS 4301 Public Speaking in Chinese	3
3	CHNS 4302 Integrated Chinese thru Multimedia	3
4	Any 3 of the following courses: CHNS 3301, 3302 Advanced Chinese I, II CHNS 3303 Readings in Modern Chinese CHNS 3304 Business Chinese CHNS 4304 Survey of Chinese Literature	9
5	Any 4 of the following courses: CHNS 3350 Chinese Culture through Films CHNS 3352 Chinese Culture and Society thru Modern literature CHNS 3354 Chinese Language and Culture CHNS 3360 A look into Modern China CHNS 3398 Chinese Culture and History CHNS 4364 Issues in Chinese Language and Linguistics HIST 3385: China since 1600 HIST 3386: China: Early civilization to 1600 HIST 4395: Confucianism and Chinese modernity CUST Asian American cultures and communities POLS 4321: Democracy in Asia ECON 3355: Economic development of Asia	12

* Students normally will be expected to take CHNS 1501, 1502, 2301 before taking the first language course (CHNS 2302) required by the major.

Master's program
Masters Degree in World Cultures and Literatures with concentration in Chinese