Chinese Language and Literature - BA

Foundational Courses

Foundational Courses must be completed before embarking upon the major. Students with appropriate background may be exempted from some or all Foundational Courses. See department for proper placement.

• CHIN 10100 - Elementary Chinese I
• CHIN 10200 - Elementary Chinese II

• Courses leading to (foundational) or within this major may fulfill parts of the Hunter Core Requirement (CUNY Common Core [CCC], Hunter Focus, Concurrent Requirements). When selecting courses, it may be to a student’s advantage to choose courses that count toward the Hunter Core Requirement and also advance the student on the path to the major. Details on the Hunter Core Requirement can be found here: Hunter Core Requirement 

Major 24 cr.

The major in Chinese language and literature consists of 24 credits chosen from the following CHIN-prefixed courses:

• CHIN 20100 - Intermediate Chinese I
• CHIN 20200 - Intermediate Chinese II
• CHIN 30100 - Journalistic Chinese Literature I
• CHIN 30200 - Journalistic Chinese Literature II
• CHIN 30300 - Classical Chinese Literature I
• CHIN 30400 - Classical Chinese Literature II
• CHIN 30700 - Classical Chinese Poetry
• CHIN 40100 - Advanced Studies in Chinese Literature
• CHIN 40200 - Independent Study in Chinese Literature

Preparation for Teaching Chinese in Grades 7-12

Students preparing to teach Chinese must complete a 30-credit major option for teaching that includes the 24-credit sequence taken by non-teaching majors plus 9 additional credits: CHIN 39900  and 6 credits in Chinese language and literature at the 300 or 400 level. Students interested in teaching Chinese in New York schools should take the 23-credit pedagogical sequence for grades 7-12 ; this sequence may count toward the course requirements for New York State certification, but will not by itself be sufficient for certification. Students interested in a teaching career should consult with the The School of Education .

Minor in Chinese

The minor in Chinese consists of 12 credits. Students must take 4 courses at or above the CHIN 200 level taught in Chinese. Course prerequisites must be satisfied. Internships and independent studies do not count toward the minor. Consult the Chinese program adviser for appropriate course recommendations.

Advanced Placement and Exemptions

Students who elect to take Chinese as their required language and have studied the language abroad or at home must consult the head of the Chinese Division for advanced placement or exemptions. The Chinese program does not offer proficiency tests.

Electives

All courses, unless otherwise stated in course descriptions, are open to qualified students majoring in other disciplines.

Chinese: Other Courses