Chinese (Certificate)
A four-semester program of study in Chinese as a second language to allow undergraduate students to develop competence in and knowledge of the language; increased understanding and appreciation of Chinese cultures; and greater knowledge of the countries where Chinese is spoken. This program is open to undergraduates in any major and of any class standing, as well as NDS students.
Plan Requirements
- A total of 12 semester hours is required; at least six credit hours must be taken at NC State. The remaining credit hours may be taken through affiliate programs (e.g. the or an NC State Study Abroad program).
Track 1
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 奥尝颁贬听101 | Elementary Chinese I | 3 |
| 奥尝颁贬听102 | Elementary Chinese II | 3 |
| 奥尝颁贬听201 | Intermediate Chinese I | 3 |
| 奥尝颁贬听202 | Intermediate Chinese II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Track 2
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 奥尝颁贬听102 | Elementary Chinese II | 3 |
| 奥尝颁贬听201 | Intermediate Chinese I | 3 |
| 奥尝颁贬听202 | Intermediate Chinese II | 3 |
| 奥尝颁贬听301 | Intermediate Chinese III | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Track 3
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 奥尝颁贬听201 | Intermediate Chinese I | 3 |
| 奥尝颁贬听202 | Intermediate Chinese II | 3 |
| 奥尝颁贬听301 | Intermediate Chinese III | 3 |
| Students who place into and complete 奥尝颁贬听201 will receive credit for 奥尝颁贬听102. | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Track 4
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 奥尝颁贬听202 | Intermediate Chinese II | 3 |
| 奥尝颁贬听301 | Intermediate Chinese III | 3 |
| 奥尝颁贬听302 | Intermediate Chinese IV | 3 |
| Students who place into and complete 奥尝颁贬听202 will receive credit for 奥尝颁贬听201. | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
- Students who place into WLCH 202 should consider pursuing the Chinese Studies Minor instead of the certificate.
- There are no other required examinations, presentations, or external learning experiences.
- Satisfactory completion of the certificate program requires:
- completion of the coursework noted above
- a grade of C-or better in all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements
- an overall GPA of 2.0 or better for all courses used to satisfy the certificate requirements