Students may continue to declare this minor through the end of Spring 2026. This minor will no longer be available to be declared beginning Fall 2026. All declared students will be fully supported to complete their minor.
Chinese Studies is an interdisciplinary minor that draws on a broad range of courses in language, literature, film, history, and politics. The minor can complement any concentration, deepening students' global competencies, cross-cultural perspectives, and awareness of a range of important cultural and social issues.
The knowledge and skills acquired through the advanced study of a foreign language prepare them for a diverse and increasingly international workplace and for further study in graduate school. Career possibilities include jobs in translation and interpreting, international affairs, nonprofit work, media and journalism, and business.
Course availability may vary from semester to semester. Some courses may be in development and offered at a later time. Students seeking to pursue alternative coursework to fulfill the minor should consult with their advisors.
| Subject Area | Sample Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | NCHM 2101 Chinese Intermediate 1
NCHM 2102 Chinese Intermediate 2 | 12 |
| Additional Courses | NCHM 1101 Chinese Introductory 1 | 6 |
18 credits are needed for the minor, and at least 12 credits of the 18 must be earned by taking courses in the NCHM or NFLN subject codes at the 2000 level or higher.
By the successful completion of this minor, a student should be able to demonstrate:
Students who participate in a study abroad program with partner institutions may apply some of their coursework toward requirements for the minor in Chinese Studies.
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses taken for the minor.
For questions regarding this minor's curriculum, including requests for course substitutions, please contact Lei Ping, coordinator of Chinese Studies, at pingl@newschool.edu or 212.229.5600.
General guidelines for declaring a minor are available here. Current students can declare or change a minor by logging in to my.newschool.edu, clicking on the Academics tab, and then clicking on the link to Major/Minor Declarations.
Contact your Student Success advisor to discuss how a minor will fit with your degree requirements.
Declare or change a minor on my.newschool.edu in the Academics tab.
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