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Chinese Studies (Minor)

Explore China’s history, culture, politics and global impact through an interdisciplinary lens. The Chinese Studies minor equips students from any major with the cultural knowledge and analytical skills to thrive in today’s international workforce.
Type: Minor
Format: In-Person
Credit Hours: 18
College: College of Arts and Sciences
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This minor offers a deep dive into Chinese culture, literature, history, religion, art and politics, with the flexibility to tailor courses to your interests. From “Doing Business in China” to “China Through Film,” students gain perspectives that prepare them for careers in global business, government, education and cultural institutions. Prior coursework may count toward requirements with advisor approval.

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in Chinese Studies
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Program: Asian Studies 
Academic Plan Code(s): CHSTMINOR

Program Requirements

CHNS 301Advanced Intermediate Chinese I3
CHNS 302Advanced Intermediate Chinese II3
Select two of the following: 6
CHST 313
Special Topics
CHST 323
Doing Business in China
CHST 331
Chinese Culture and Tradition
CHST 333
Contemporary China
CHST 335
China Through Film - AH, P2
CHST 341
Ethnicity and Religion in China
CHST 351
Chinese Literature in Translation I - AH, P2
CHST 353
Chinese Literary Theory
CHST 361
Western Literature in China
Select two of the following: 16
ANTH 317
Contemporary Chinese Society - P2, SB
ARTH 335
Twentieth Century Chinese Artists and Architects - AH, P2, WR
ARTH 337
Eastern Asia Landscape Art
ARTH 339
Architecture and Gardens in China and Japan
ARTH 342
Special Topics in Art History - WR 2
ANTH 531
Anthropology of Water
ARTH 542
Special Topics - WR 2
ARTH 631
Special Topics in Asian Art
AST/CHST 270
Tales of the Chinese Diaspora - AH, P2
HIST/AST 397
Traditional China
HIST/AST 398
Modern China
HUM 307
East Asian Cultures
HUM 342
Eastern Mysticism
HUM 343
East Asian Religious Thought and Culture - AH, P2
HUM 369
Asian Theatre
M L 270
Tales of the Chinese Diaspora - AH, P2
POLS 365
The People's Republic of China - P2, SB, WR
Minimum Total Hours18

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville. 

1

Substitutions may be made with the approval of the Chinese Studies Advisor.

2

When topic is appropriate