Chinese Studies Program

253.535.7216 www.plu.edu/chinesestudies/ csp@plu.edu
Paul Manfredi, Ph.D., Chair

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Major in Chinese Studies
32 semester hours

Students must take at least one Chinese history course.

Required Courses
24 semester hours

  • ANTH 343: East Asian Cultures
  • CHIN 201: Intermediate Chinese
  • CHIN 202: Intermediate Chinese
  • HIST 109: East Asian Societies
  • RELI 233: Religions of China
  • CHSP 499: Capstone: Senior Project

Electives
8 semester hours

  • BUSA 352: Global Management*
  • CHIN 301: Composition and Conversation
  • CHIN 302: Composition and Conversation
  • CHIN 371: Chinese Literature in Translation
  • CHSP 287: Selected Topics in Chinese Studies
  • CHSP 350: Chinese Culture and Society
  • HIST 232: Tibet in Fact and Fiction
  • HIST 338: Modern China
  • HIST 339: Revolutionary China
  • MUSI 105: The Arts of China
  • POLS 381: Comparative Legal Systems

Minor
20 semester hours

Required Courses
8 semester hours in Chinese language

  • CHIN 101: Elementary Chinese
  • CHIN 102: Elementary Chinese (or one equivalent year of university-level Chinese, upon approval of the program chair.)

8 semester hours of non-language courses

  • ANTH 343: East Asian Cultures
  • RELI 233: Religions of China

Electives
4 semester hours; may be any additional CHIN course(s) or any CHSP course(s).

Chinese Studies (CHSP) - Undergraduate Courses

CHSP 190 : FYEP190: Inquiry Seminar

A four-credit seminar to introduce students to the methods and topics of study within Chinese Studies. Students practice the academic skills that are at the center of Chinese Studies and the General Education Program. (4)

CHSP 287 : Special Topics in Chinese Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4).

CHSP 288 : Special Topics in Chinese Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

CHSP 289 : Special Topics in Chinese Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

CHSP 387 : Special Topics in Chinese Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

CHSP 388 : Special Topics in Chinese Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

CHSP 389 : Special Topics in Chinese Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

CHSP 487 : Special Topics in Chinese Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

CHSP 488 : Special Topics in Chinese Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

CHSP 489 : Special Topics in Chinese Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

CHSP 491 : Independent Study

To provide individual undergraduate students with advanced study not available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as IS: followed by the specific title designated by the student. (1 to 4)

CHSP 499 : Capstone: Senior Project - SR

A project, thesis, or internship which demonstrates competence in language and other dimensions of Chinese Studies. Must be approved in advance by chair of the Chinese Studies Program; tally card required. Upon prior application of the student, seminars in other departments or programs may substitute for this course. (4)