Asian Languages - Chinese, Minor
Pair any major with globally relevant communication skills, and build meaningful career advantages across business, government, education, international relations and more. This minor turns language study into a lasting professional edge.
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Minor description
Asian Languages - Chinese minor description
In the minor in Asian languages with a focus in Chinese, you gain an understanding of the language, literature and cultures of China. You are encouraged to participate in a study abroad program to enhance your education and overall minor experience.
If you're highly motivated and interested in learning Chinese to professional-level proficiency while pursuing the Asian languages minor with a focus in Chinese and an undergraduate major of your choice, you're encouraged to apply to the Chinese Language Flagship program.
Why earn an Asian languages - Chinese minor at ASU?
At ASU, the Chinese program lives inside the School of International Letters and Cultures, an interdisciplinary school where language learning connects with cultural studies and global engagement.
You take advanced content courses led by specialists, pursue study abroad, receive individualized language support and tap into the nationally recognized Chinese Language Flagship ecosystem.
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Beyond the classroom, you can join language and culture events hosted by SILC and take part in conversation and cultural exchange activities.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 19 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in Asian languages (Chinese) requires 19 credit hours, of which 13 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. Course substitutions are allowed for heritage and advanced speakers of the language. |
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CHI 301 Third-Year Chinese I
5 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 5 |
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CHI 302 Third-Year Chinese II
5 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 5 |
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3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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A maximum of six hours are allowed from 200-level courses. Any additional 200-level credit hours completed will be applied toward the 120 credit hours needed for graduation.
6 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BA in Asian languages (Chinese); BA in Asian languages (Chinese) - Chinese flagship; BA in business (language and culture) - Chinese or Chinese native speaker track
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this Asian languages - Chinese minor prepares you for
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
Graduates with a minor in Chinese have enhanced communication skills and cultural competence that give them an advantage as they pursue careers in political analysis, education, tourism and hospitality, the military, sociology, marketing and various other fields.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of International Letters and Cultures
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silcadvising@asu.edu
480-965-6281
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