Chinese B.A.

Roadmaps

Four-Year
Two-Year (AA-T Global Studies or AA-T Social Justice Studies)

Degree Requirements as of Fall 2018

Students who declare their Chinese B.A. after May 26, 2017 will follow this program.

Preparation for the Minor

Course	Units
CHIN 25A: Intermediate Chinese	4
CHIN 25B: Intermediate Chinese	4
(Or CHIN 25A/B equivalent)

Foreign Language Requirement

Course	Units
12 units of a second world language	12

Requirements of the Major

Course	Units
CHIN 101A: Advanced Chinese	4
CHIN 101B: Advanced Chinese	4
CHIN 140: Chinese Culture and Politics Through Literature	3
FORL 100W: Writing Workshop	3
Complete six courses from:
CHIN 102: Chinese Culture	4
CHIN 110: Structure of the Chinese Language	4
CHIN 120A: Modern Chinese Literature (1900-1949)	4
CHIN 120B: Introduction to Classical Chinese Literature	4
CHIN 130: Readings in Chinese Culture	4
CHIN 132: Special Topics in Chinese for Careers	4
RELS 144: Chinese Traditions	3

University Electives

Course	Units
Electives	21-22

Total Units

120 Units

Students must complete all residency, curriculum, unit, and GPA requirements as outlined in the SJSU Policies and Procedures. Please refer to the Registar website for more information.

Degree Requirements Prior to Fall 2017

Students who declared their Chinese B.A. before May 26, 2017 are following this program. However, coursework that has not yet been completed will follow the unit values listed in the degree requirements above.

Preparation for the Major

Course	Units
CHIN 25A: Intermediate Chinese	5
CHIN 25B: Intermediate Chinese	5
(Or CHIN 25A/B equivalent)

Foreign Language Requirement

Course	Units
One year of a second world language, ancient or modern	6-10

Requirements of the Major

Course	Units
CHIN 101A: Advanced Chinese	3
CHIN 101B: Advanced Chinese	3
CHIN 102: Chinese Culture	3
FORL 100W: Writing Workshop	3
Complete six courses from:
CHIN 110: Structure of the Chinese Language	3
CHIN 111: Advanced Mandarin Conversation	3
CHIN 120A: Modern Chinese Literature (1900-1949)	3
CHIN 120B: Introduction to Classical Chinese Literature	3
CHIN 130: Readings in Chinese Culture	3
CHIN 132: Special Topics in Chinese for Careers	3
CHIN 140: Chinese Culture and Politics Through Literature	3
CHIN 141: Classical Chinese Drama and Poetry	3

Required Minor

Course	Units
A minor in another world language is recommended	12-21

University Electives

Course	Units
Electives	12-17

Total Units

120 Units

Advising

Chunhui Peng
Ph.D., UC San Diego
Associate Professor; Head of Chinese Section; Asian Studies and Chinese Advisor
408-924-4615
chunhui.peng@sjsu.edu
Clark Hall 418M

Chinese B.A. Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Develop competence in speaking and listening comprehension in Mandarin Chinese.
Command basic Chinese vocabulary. Refine grammatical structures and engage in critical thinking through a variety of tasks, activities, and assignments.
Read authentic material in Chinese for informative purposes.
Write in Chinese simple narration and description about given topics and events.
Develop understanding of the traditional Chinese culture in light of contemporary values.
Be able to compare systematically the ideas, values, images, or attitudes of people from various Chinese communities. Be able to identify the historic context of these ideas and cultural practices. Be able to explain how Chinese culture changes in response to internal and external pressures.
Critical reading of pre-modern Chinese prose, poetry, and drama.