2024-2025 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    Oct 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Course Catalog

Chinese Studies Minor


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Gareth J. Fisher, Director
gfisher@syr.edu
505 Hall of Languages
315-443-5720

Faculty

Gareth J. Fisher, Dimitar Gueorguiev, George Kallander, Norman A. Kutcher, Yingyi Ma

Student Learning Outcomes


1. Describe basic knowledge of Chinese culture and society both historically and in the contemporary period

2. Examine critically the evolution of Chinese culture and society both historically and in the contemporary period

3. Establish basic competency in verbal and written Chinese

4. Extend their knowledge as global citizens by living, traveling, and learning in China

Minor Requirements


The minor requires 20 credits. Attendance at a Syracuse Abroad World Partner program is highly recommended but may be waived at the discretion of the Director of Chinese Studies with substitute courses; 12 credits must be at the 300 level or above.

There are three areas of requirement:


Critical Directions in Chinese Studies (6 credits):


Two courses chosen from:


Two non-language courses offered at a Syracuse Abroad World Partner Study Abroad program in China (6 credits)


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