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

SJSU Spartan LogoChunhui 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

PLO #1: Demonstrate intermediate mid to high (ACTFL) skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing

PLO #2: Use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on products, practices, and perspectives of the cultures studied 

PLO #3:Analyze and compare critically a wide variety of literary texts to demonstrate knowledge of major genres, authors, critical theory, and literary movements as they relate to cultural and artistic movements

PLO #4:Identify and describe linguistic patterns of the target language

PLO #5:Demonstrate introductory translation skills of a variety of texts

PLO #6:Develop and carry out research projects, including term papers and bibliographic research, in accordance with a major style guideline