Offered by Modern Languages, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication , this minor allows students to deepen their understanding of, and ability to function in, Chinese language and cultural settings.

Minor Requirements

Minimum 18 credits
Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the minor

Course Requirements

Modern Languages Core (3 credits)

Complete 3 credits from the following:

MLL 190 - The World of Language: Structural and Biological Aspects (3)
MLL 191 - The World of Language: Cultural and Social Aspects (3)
MLL 230 - World Language Communities (3)
MLL 301 - Textual Analysis: Words, Images, Music (3)
MLL 305 - Introduction to Intercultural Communication (3)

Advanced Chinese (6 credits)

Complete the following in residence at UMBC:

CHIN 301 - Advanced Chinese I (3)
CHIN 302 - Advanced Chinese II (3)

Electives (9 credits)

Complete 9 credits from the following courses. A course in a related discipline relevant to Chinese language and culture may replace one elective with the approval of the MLLI department.

CHIN 309 - Business Chinese (3)
CHIN 315 - Introduction to Literary Chinese (3)
CHIN 319 - Chinese Translation (3)
MLL 300 - Selected Topics in Modern Languages and Linguistics (3)
MLL 328 - Traditional Chinese Fiction and Drama (3)
MLL 329 - Early and Medieval Chinese Literature (3)
MLL 334 - Modern Chinese Poetry and Lyric Culture (3)
MLL 335 - Modern China: Culture, Society, and Environment (3)

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