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Apr 19, 2024
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2019-2020 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Chinese - BA
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Languages, Philosophy and Communication Studies
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- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that this plan is only a general guideline and that student-specific plans may differ. * Please make sure to consult regularly with your departmental advisor to confirm what courses will be available and to work out your plan of study.
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Minimum University Requirements
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Total Credits
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120
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA
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Credits of C- or better
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100
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Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above)
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40
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Total USU Credits
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30
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Upper-division USU Credits
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20
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USU Credits within the Major
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10
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Credits in Minor (if required)
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12
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Credits in Major
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see below
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Credits in American Institutions
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3
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General Education Requirements
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see link
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University Studies Depth Requirements
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see link
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NOTES: highest Math Requirement for this degree is Quantitative Literacy (QL) Course course of the student’s choice
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Admissions Requirements for this Program
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New freshmen
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Admitted to USU in Good Standing
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU
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2.50 GPA
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Fourth Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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CHIN Upper Division Course
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3
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CHIN Upper Division Course
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3
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CHIN Upper Division Course
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3
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CHIN Upper Division Course
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3
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CHIN Upper Division Course OR LING Course
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3
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CHIN Upper Division or LING Upper Division Course
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3
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Elective Course
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3
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Elective Course
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3
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Elective Course
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2
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Elective Course
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2
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14
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Comments
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Comments
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Students must complete the General Education Requirements .
Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements.
- If chosen as a major course, CHIN 3540 will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement
- Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) and Social Sciences (DSS)
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Minimum Departmental Requirements
| Chinese Major | 33 |
| Chinese Minor | 12 |
Grade Point Average to Declare a Major or Minor | 2.5 Career GPA | Grade Point Average to Graduate with Major or Minor | 2.5 GPA within Major/Minor Classes | A Minimum of 50 Percent of Major or Minor Credits Must Be Earned at USU. | 50 Percent |
Credits obtained in lower-division Chinese courses cannot be applied toward the Chinese Major or Minor. Courses for Chinese Majors and Minors require a minimum of C- or better.
Courses for Chinese Majors and Minors may not be
taken on a Pass/Fail Basis.
Notes
1Only two credits of CHIN 4920 may count toward the Chinese Major and one credit towards the Chinese Minor. 2 This course may be repeated one time for credit with different content. 3 Students desiring to apply study abroad credits toward these degrees must obtain approval from the LPSC office prior to participating. 4 This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Chinese Major
(34 CREDITS) (2.5 GPA required in major classes)
A. Required Courses (7 credits)
Language Option 1: Chinese Conversation
CHIN 3050 is a required bridge course that is intended for students who have not had extensive experience living in a Chinese community. Students with at least one-year extensive experience in a Chinese-speaking environment (e.g. returned missionaries) should take option 2. Language Option 2: Linguistics
Students who have extensive experience living in a Chinese-speaking environment are exempt from the conversation course and must take one of the following. B. Elective Courses (27 credits minimum)
Students must complete at least 27 credits of upper-division coursework selected from the following list.
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