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Chinese Studies, B.A.
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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International Studies Program
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Catalog Year: 2024
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This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
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The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610 or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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Semester One (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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IS 2100 - Perspectives on China4PassingMultipleNo prerequisiteSatisfies major requirement and Global Perspectives general education category.
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CHE 1140 - Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture I4PassingGeneral EducationNo prerequisiteOr higher by placement. Prerequisite to subsequent CHE courses leading up to CHE upper-level in the major.
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WRT 1050 - Composition I4CElectiveWRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Two (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Chinese Studies Elective (1 of 4)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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CHE 1150 - Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture II4PassingElectiveCHE 1140 or placementOr higher by placement. Prerequisite to subsequent CHE courses leading up to CHE upper-level in the major.
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WRT 1060 - Composition II4CGeneral EducationWRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Three (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Japanese/South Asian Studies Course (1 of 3)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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CHE 2140 - Second Year Chinese I4PassingElectiveOne year of college Chinese or equivalentOr higher by placement. Prerequisite to subsequent CHE courses leading up to CHE upper-level in the major.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Four (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Chinese Studies Elective (2 of 4)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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Japanese/South Asian Studies Course (2 of 3)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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CHE 2150 - Second Year Chinese II4PassingElectiveCHE 2140 or placementOr higher by placement. Prerequisite to CHE upper-level in the major.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Five (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Chinese Studies Elective (3 of 4)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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CHE 3000/4000 level (CHE 3140 recommended)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Six (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Chinese Studies Elective (4 of 4)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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CHE 3000/4000 level (CHE 3160+3180 recommended)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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Elective4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Seven (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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Japanese/South Asian Studies Course (3 of 3)4PassingMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for course options
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Semester Eight (12 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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IS 4995 - Directed Research in International Studies4PassingMajorSenior standing and permission of program chairperson and instructorMust have a subject matter relevant to Chinese Studies in order to count in major.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Sample Schedule Notes:
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Courses cannot double-count in both the Primary and Complementary Area requirements.
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Students may choose between Japanese Studies or South Asian Studies as their complementary area.
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Students pursuing a major in Chinese Studies may simultaneously pursue a minor in Chinese.
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Students in the Chinese Studies major are strongly encouraged to consider study abroad.
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Capstone is NOT WIM. Should also be mindful of choosing a WIG.
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WIM options: PS 3050 (Chinese Studies Elective) (will be in catalog for 2023, on DPOE Memo for 2022 and earlier). There are NO CHE courses that are WIM.
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WIG options in major: IS 2400 (Chinese/South Asian Studies Course)
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Addtional coursework may be allowable for major credit with approval of International Studies program director or faculty adviser. See catalog for options.
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Not all class options are available each semester. Students should work with an adviser and the program director to plan accordingly.
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Complete the requirements for a major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00.
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CAS Exploratory Requirement
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In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric, for a minimum of 12 credits.
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Most Chinese Studies majors will use CHE courses towards Exploratory.
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A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST) within the College of Arts and Sciences. A predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
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Degree RequirementsCreditsNote
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General Education36
Multiple General Education course are fulfilled with courses in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
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DiversityIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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WIM/WIGE/CapstoneIncluded
Be mindful of WIG and WIM. Some General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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CAS Exploratory RequirementMay Be Included
Most students will use CHE 1150, CHE 2140, and CHE 2150 (and/or CHE 3XXX/4XXX) for Exploratory.
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Major44
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Electives32-44
44 if Exploratory is all JPN courses being taken for major.
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Total Credits:124
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