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Minor

Minor in China Studies

Stony Brook University Stony Brook University 44 courses 18 total credits

About This Program

Drawing on the perspectives of complementary disciplines, the program offers an 18-credit minor in China Studies that covers both contemporary and historical issues. Students may also earn academic credit through study abroad opportunities.

Degree Requirements

Total Credits 18 credits

1. Foundation Course

Select one course from the following:

Code Course Title Credits
AAS 220 China: Language and Culture 3
AAS 223 China: Society and Civilization 3
AAS 228 China: History and Geography 3
Total 1. Foundation Course 3 credits

2. Chinese Language Courses

Two Chinese language courses, the equivalent of CHI 112 or higher, are required from the following (6-7 credits): Note: Students may fulfill the above language requirement by either taking Chinese courses offered by the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies on SBU campus or department approved study-abroad courses overseas. Students should consult with the Director of China Studies before studying abroad.

3. Elective Courses

Select three courses from the following:

Code Course Title Credits
AAS 240 Confucianism and Daoism 3
AAS 287 Islam in China 3
AAS 300 Intellectual History of East Asia 3
AAS 339 Contemporary China: History, Politics, and Diplomacy 3
AAS 340 Topics in Asian History 3
AAS 344 Learning of Asian Languages 3
AAS 351 Revolutionary China: Politics, Culture, and Power 3
AAS 352 Environmental History of China 3
AAS 360 Chinese Sociolinguistics 3
AAS 370 Intercultural Communication 3
AAS 371 Ancient China 3
AAS 372 Family, Marriage, and Kinship in China 3
AAS 379 Cultural Diversity in China 3
AAS 385 Translation Studies of Asian Languages 3
AAS 387 Islam and Confucianism 3
AAS 391 Humanities Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies 3
AAS 392 Social Science Topics in Asian and Asian American Studies 3
AAS 396 Topics in Sinophone Literature and Culture 3
AAS 401 Proseminar in Asian and Asian American Studies 3
AAS 440 Inter-Asia Cultural Studies 3
AAS 447 Directed Readings in Asian and Asian American Studies 1-6
AAS 487 Supervised Research in Asian and Asian American Studies 6
CHI 220 Intermediate Chinese for Heritage Speakers 3
AAS 358 Chinaโ€™s Lang, Media, Pop Culture in Global Context 3
CHI 212 Intermediate Chinese II 3
CHI 311 Advanced Chinese I 3
CHI 312 Advanced Chinese II 3
CHI 410 Business Chinese 3
CHI 411 Readings in Journalistic Chinese 3
CHI 412 Readings in Classical Chinese 3
CHI 421 Chinese Poetry and Short Stories 3
CHI 422 Chinese Lyric Prose and Plays 3
CHI 426 Structure of Mandarin Chinese 3
HIS 219 Introduction to Chinese History and Civilization 3
Total 3. Elective Courses 9 credits

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