Chinese Minor

Modern & Classical Languages

Welcome to the Chinese Program which is one of the best language programs at UW.   Chinese is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world—close to 1.5 billion people, more than one fifth of the world’s population. Our Chinese program is dedicated to preparing students with a solid foundation in Chinese language and culture, expanding worldview, enhancing employment opportunities, increasing global leadership abilities, and improving academic, professional, and financial future potential.

UW Chinese program offers an innovative Chinese language curriculum with a wide range of classes in Chinese, from beginning to advanced levels; business Chinese, Chinese film, and culture classes are offered as well. Our dedicated instructor Yan Zhang is a certified ACTFL OPI Tester, and the recipient of multiple teaching awards. She works closely with the students in and out of the classroom. The UW Chinese program offers rich opportunities and resources for students to excel in the learning of the Chinese language.  We offer the Chinese minor program (5 semester’s completion), and a Summer study abroad in Singapore and Malaysia.  

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Study Abroad in Asia

The Chinese minor includes a 3-week intensive summer study abroad program. Recent study abroad students have visted Singapore and Malaysia for an immersive experience in Asian cultures and language.

1 in 10 People in world speak Chinese...Be that one!

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Minor Requirements

A minimum of 18 credit hours must be taken in Chinese language courses including successful completion of 6 hours of Chinese language courses beyond CHIN 2030 on campus, and a 3-week Summer intensive study abroad program.  9 credits will be awarded and applied to the Chinese Minor.  

  • CHIN 2040 Second Year Chinese II (4)
  • *CHIN 2041  Contemporary Chinese Culture (3)
  • *CHIN 3050 Intermediate Composition and Conversation I (3)
  • *CHIN 3065 Intermediate Composition and Conversation II (3)
  • CHIN 3055 Business Chinese (3)
  • *CHIN 4070 Business Chinese II (3)

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