Minor in Chinese Studies

Since the opening up of China to the outside world in 1979, China’s international presence has become very prominent. For the Philippines, centuries-old cultural, economic and political ties with China have increased many times over. This development has aroused much interest in learning about China. Knowledge of China—its history, culture, people and language, as well as its political and economic systems—will help the Philippines in strengthening its ties with China, a close neighbor fast becoming a superpower. The Minor in Chinese Studies offers students keys to the opportunities unleashed by China’s economic growth through instruction and courses on Chinese history, politics, economics, society, and culture. It opens graduates to wider options particularly in business, foreign service, and research.

Objectives

1. To equip students with Chinese language skills.
2. To provide students with a holistic and critical appreciation of China
3. To provide students with tools for engaging China on different levels and areas.
4. To prepare students for further work in Chinese Studies, whether it be language or disciplinal.

Course Requirements

Eligibility and Application

The Minor in Chinese Studies is open to any Loyola Schools undergraduate students except those pursuing AB Chinese Studies, and students with double-major/degree status in the Chinese Studies Program (CSP).

Students interested in pursuing the Minor need to fill out a Minor in Chinese Studies application form and file a load revision form to be endorsed by the department chair of their home department and approved by the program director of CSP. Graduating seniors who wish to be admitted into the program must apply in the first semester of their senior year.

A certificate is awarded to students who have successfully completed the required Chinese Studies courses. The student’s transcript of records indicate the Minor in Chinese Studies in addition to his/her major field of concentration.

Chinese Mandarin and Language Courses

courses and electives updated as of October 2015