Overview
A minor in Chinese is great for students seeking Chinese language skills as a supplement to a second major, such as business administration, economics, international studies, political science, or history. Completion of the minor requires at least 18 semester hours.
Fast Facts
- Exchange partnerships with universities Shanghai, Zhuhai, Hong Kong, and Taichung
- Several study abroad opportunities in Chinese-speaking countries
- Leader among liberal arts colleges with East Asia programs
- One of the largest Chinese programs for a liberal arts college in the nation
What You'll Study
Going Beyond the Great Wall
Exploring Diverse Cultures
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Program Curriculum
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The curriculum primarily focuses on providing individuals the opportunity to learn a language while exploring the culture, literature, and history of the culture from which the language derives. Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements.
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Search for Classes
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The Courses of Study Bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
Cities of Strangers: Trans-cultural Chinese Cinema
A cinema course with a focus on genres contributing to the popular imagination about cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Examples will be drawn from martial arts films, gangster films, ghost stories, and "exile" films. Major theoretical concerns are cultural stereotyping, politics of representation, and the appropriation of gender discourses.
The Philosophies of China
A study of the three major indigenous philosophical movements in China: Confuciahnism, Taoism, and neo-Confucianism. Special attention will be paid to themes and problems common to all three movements, including: the metaphysics of harmony and conflict, the individual and society, the cultivation of human virtues and human perfectibility, and humankind's relation to nature.
Chinese Civilization
A topical approach to the study of traditional Chinese thought systems, with readings drawn mainly from original sources in translation. Topics includes are Chinese language, myth and legend, historical records, ancient Chinese poetry, philosophy, and traditional Chinese science.
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
East Asian Studies (Minor)
Business (B.A.)
International Business (B.S.)
Political Science (Minor)
Political Science (B.A.)
International Studies (B.A.)
International Studies (Minor)
Environmental Studies (Minor)
Environmental Studies (B.A.)
Faculty
Dedicated Faculty, Diverse Curriculum
Our faculty know it’s not just about learning Chinese. That’s why we’ve built a diverse curriculum focused on key issues, global relationships, and hands-on experience.
Student Opportunities
Putting theory into practice
Students can apply for a number of scholarships and grants towards study abroad opportunities through the Center for International Engagement.
Qualified students may be accepted for undergraduate research fellowships in ecological civilization in China every summer, and the East Asian Studies...
Improve your Chinese and experience unique cultures through study abroad. Opportunities range from advanced language immersion to ecological...
EAST sponsors the Shanghai faculty-led study abroad program, which includes a one-month internship in a company, NGO, institute of the student’s...
Chinese Language and Culture Club
One of the oldest student organizations on campus, the Chinese Language and Culture Club boasts more than 100...
The annual EAST and Chinese Program Reception is held during Fall Family Weekend, when faculty, alumni, and former students are invited to meet...
When You Graduate
Make your Chinese Proficiency Count!
Your Trinity degree is just the beginning. Our faculty and alumni are here to help you turn that degree into next steps, international opportunities, and future careers.
Careers:
Earning your Chinese Minor is a great option for students seeking global careers in foreign policy, international business, and more.
Career Areas:
- International business
- Law
- Political Science
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