Chinese

Courses in Chinese are offered by the Department of Languages and Cultures

1. Enrollment in some language courses involves the following formal placement procedures.
   
   All students seeking entry into language courses who have not previously taken a language course at Saint Mary’s University must complete and return the Language Profile Form to the Department of Languages and Cultures.
   
   Based on the information provided in the Language Profile Form, students may receive notification from the Department to appear for an oral interview and/or a written placement test at a designated time.
   
   ​The Department of Languages and Cultures determines the appropriate course placement for each student
   1. Permission to register or remain in a particular language course can be refused if the Department judges that the student’s knowledge exceeds the level for that course.
   2. Native speakers are not eligible to receive advanced credit for language courses.
   3. Completion of Advanced Standing (transfer) courses does not exempt a student from taking the placement test.
2. In order to ensure the academic integrity in language courses, especially at the lower levels of instruction, the Department of Languages and Cultures does not allow native or near-native speakers of a particular target language to enroll in courses at the 2000 level or lower.
   
   Students who misrepresent their knowledge of any given language by providing inaccurate or incomplete information about their linguistic educational history will be subject to disciplinary action as laid out in Academic Regulation 18.
3. The Department of Languages and Cultures supports a policy of regular class attendance by students. Frequent, unexplained absences from class will result in a lowering of the final grade in a manner to be determined by each faculty member.

Certificate of Chinese Studies (Cert. C.S.)

This certificate program in Chinese Studies is designed to provide linguistic, cultural and practical knowledge to persons interested in studying about or working in China.

The program consists of twenty-four (24) credit hours. It is intended for undergraduate students, persons already holding degrees in any discipline, and mature students with relevant work experience.

Admission

The Certificate of Chinese Studies requires a formal application for admission. The official approval of the Asian Studies Coordinator is a prerequisite for admission to the program. Students majoring in Asian Studies at Saint Mary’s University are not eligible for this program.

A student of the program must complete at least eighteen (18) credit hours at Saint Mary’s University. Relevant academic courses, work experience and linguistic capability may be considered for credit recognition. Applicants should submit a resume of relevant work experience, official university transcripts and any other relevant documentation.

Program Courses

This program consists of twelve (12) required credit hours and a number of optional credit hours. All students are required to take:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
CHNS 1101	Introductory Modern Chinese I	3
CHNS 1102	Introductory Modern Chinese II	3
CHNS 2200	Intermediate Modern Chinese	6
Select 12 optional credits in at least two different disciplines of the following:		12
ANTH 2326	Contemporary East Asia
ASNT 3300	Multidisciplinary Study Asia
ASNT 3310	Chinese Film and Literature
HIST 1222	Introduction to East Asian History
HIST 3381	China before 1800 (formerly HIST 2381)
HIST 3382	China in Revolution:1800-1949 (formerly HIST 2382)
HIST 3383	China since 1949 (formerly HIST 2383)
RELS 2327	The Buddhist Religious Tradition
Total Credit Hours		24

At least twelve (12) credit hours must be at the 2000 level or above. Detailed descriptions are found under Departmental listing.  These courses may not be offered every year.

Requirements for Graduation

Students are encouraged to complete the program within five years. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in the Certificate of Chinese Studies is required. Students who have completed all the courses without being officially admitted to the program will not be accredited.