Chinese Studies as an emphasis of Integrated Studies

From Fall 2013 on, you can chose Chinese Studies as an emphasis in Integrated Studies.

Curriculum

Complete the Following courses:

CHST    200G     Introduction to Chinese Studies#             (3.0)      3.0
CHIN     2010     Intermediate Chinese I*                        (4.0)      4.0

Complete 12 credits from the following courses:                12.0
CHIN     202G    Intermediate Chinese II*                       (3.0)    
CHIN     3510     Chinese Culture and Civilization*            (3.0)
CHST     362G    Traditional Chinese History#                    (3.0)     
CHST     363G    Modern Chinese History#                        (3.0)     
CHST     373G    Traditional Chinese Literature#                (3.0)     
CHST     375G    Modern Chinese Literature#                    (3.0)     
CHST     416G    Chinese Culture and Film#                      (3.0)     
HIST     3610     The Modern History of East Asia#            (3.0)
POLS   3600     International Relations of East Asia^#         (3.0)
CHST    490R     Special Topics in Chinese Studies …^#       (3.0)     

* Courses taught in Chinese
^# Courses taught in English

Other advisor-approved course:
CHST    481R     Internship in China-related company       (3.0)

Need
This program has been created in response to increasing student demand for a Chinese Studies emphasis. Students with a strong interest in China and/or Chinese Studies and with a strong desire to pursue another emphasis as well will see this as a good option. The Honors Program is adding to this pool of interdisciplinary students. As an emphasis, Chinese Studies makes a strong addition to the IS major as a possible emphasis for students interested in a China-related career, who also have expertise in business or computer science, etc.

Program Description

The Chinese Studies emphasis focuses on linguistic and cultural literacy. Chinese Studies students will develop the knowledge and skills required to become proficient experts on China, especially within the digital (computer aided) arena, and in conjunction with business or computer science or other emphases.

Purpose of Emphasis

This IS emphasis will allow students with interests and talents in more than one area to creatively combine disciplines, as they synthesize the knowledge from their Chinese Studies emphasis with the knowledge from their other chosen IS emphasis. The Chinese Studies emphasis will foster interdisciplinary study within the university community and provide a program for those students who are interested in career paths that require a global perspective, with a focus on China, including, business, politics, economics, international trade, public relations, media and film industry, human rights advocacy, as well as graduate work in international studies, economics, political science, history, or communication. These careers are numerous, just to name typical ones: managers and executives in companies or organizations with a relation to China, expatriates, quality control manager, teachers, heads of joint ventures, software and web developers, tourist guides.

This program will enable students to familiarize themselves with basic concepts of the Chinese language, culture and society. Students should be able to communicate at the Intermediate Low level according to National Standards provided by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language. These guidelines are found at http://actflproficiencyguidelines2012.org/.

The Chinese Studies Experience at UVU

Utah Valley University is prepared to host the Chinese Studies emphasis. As an Integrated Studies emphasis, Chinese Studies is fully supported by the Integrated Studies program, the Interdisciplinary Studies Program and the Languages Department. A minor in Chinese Studies is already available.

Institutional Impact

From the perspectives of Integrated Studies, the Interdisciplinary Studies Program and the Languages Department, the impact of this program will be positive. The courses of the Chinese Studies emphasis will draw students into other courses sponsored by Integrated Studies and the Languages Department, thus increasing enrollment for both programs. Students enrolled in the IS emphasis will increase enrollment in the Chinese Studies classes already offered for the minor. The Chinese Studies emphasis, by its interdisciplinary nature, will provide opportunities for enhancing cooperative efforts between existing academic departments across UVU.