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Certificate in Chinese Studies

China has become an important aspect of globalization. By offering the certificate, the School of Liberal Arts has moved in the direction which not only complements the Confucius Institute, but also serves the need for the community. With more than 20% of the world population being Chinese and China being one of the fastest growing regions, this certificate becomes an essential preparation for anyone whose career will be dealing with China and Chinese-speaking communities.

The Certificate program in Chinese Studies (EALC) requires satisfactory completion of the following:

  • Completion of a total of 18 credit hours, with a minimum grade of C in each course.
  • Students cannot double count any course toward the 18 required credits within the certificate.
  • to declare the certificate, complete the School of Liberal Arts online declaration form: https://liberalarts.iupui.edu/updatemajor/http://
Prerequisites:
  • Completion of first-year Chinese language courses (EALC-C 131 & EALC-C 132: Basic Chinese, 8 credits total at IUPUI) or demonstration of the same level language proficiency.

Certificate Requirements:

Chinese language, choose one 200 level or above:
  • EALC-C 201: Second-Year Chinese I (3 cr.)
  • EALC-C 202: Second-Year Chinese II (3 cr.)
  • EALC-C 301: Third-Year Chinese I (3 cr.)
  • EALC-C 302: Third-Year Chinese II (3 cr.)
  • EALC-C 320: Business Chinese (3 cr.)
  • EALC-C 401: Fourth Year Chinese I (3 cr.)
  • EALC-C 402: Fourth Year Chinese II (3 cr.)
  • OVST-C 490: Study Abroad in China (4 cr.)

Chinese culture (or cinema, literature), choose one culture/cinema course:

  • EALC-E 331: Traditional Chinese Literature (3 cr.)
  • EALC-E 333: Studies in Chinese Cinema (3 cr.)
  • EALC-E 334: Contemporary Chinese Cinema (3 cr.)
  • EALC-E 335: Studies in Chinese Martial Arts Culture (3 cr.)
  • EALC-E 351: Studies in East Asian Culture (3 cr.)*

Chinese language, culture (or cinema, literature), history, or society, choose 3 courses from list:

  • EALC-C 201: Second-Year Chinese I (3 cr.)
  • EALC-C 202: Second-Year Chinese II (3 cr.)
  • EALC-C 301: Third-Year Chinese I (3 cr.)
  • EALC-C-302: Third-Year Chinese II (3 cr.)
  • EALC-C 320: Business Chinese (3 cr.)
  • EALC-C 401: Fourth Year Chinese I (3 cr.)
  • EALC-C 402: Fourth Year Chinese II (3 cr.)
  • EALC-E 331: Traditional Chinese Literature (3 cr.)
  • EALC-E 333: Studies in Chinese Cinema (3 cr.)
  • EALC-E 334: Contemporary Chinese Cinema (3 cr.)**    
  • EALC-E 335: Studies in Chinese Martial Arts Culture (3 cr.)
  • EALC-E 351: Studies in East Asian Culture (3 cr.)
  • HER-H 304: Advanced Topics in Art History (3 cr.)*
  • HIST-G 485: Modern China (3 cr.)
  • HIST-H 421: Topics in African, Asian, or Latin American History (3 cr.)*
  • OVST-C 490: Study Abroad in China (4 cr.)
  • SOC-R 495: Topics in Sociology:  Sociological Study of China (3 cr.)

*Please note: EALC-E 351:  Studies in East Asian Culture must focus on Chinese culture, HIST-H 421: Topics in African, Asian, or Latin American History must focus on Chinese history, and HER-H 304: Advanced Topics in Art History must focus on Chinese arts in order for these three courses to be counted towards the eighteen required credits. 

Other courses may be acceptable with the consultation and approval by the program director of the Chinese language.