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2022 - 2023 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHI 101: First-Year Chinese I (G)	5	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)	3	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible to take 101-level language courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a language placement test.
Students may opt to take CHI 110 Intensive Chinese I (8 credit course equivalent to CHI 101 and CHI 102) in Term 1.
Learn about the Chinese Language Flagship Program.
Engage in Chinese at ASU. Come to the SILC Cafe.

Term 2 15 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHI 102: First-Year Chinese II (G)	5	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)	3
Elective	4
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Students interested in the Chinese Flagship Program should meet with a Flagship representative.
Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Attend a Financing Your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
Join a student club or professional organization.
Students who have taken CHI 110 may take CHI 210 Intensive Chinese II (8 credit intensive course equivalent to CHI 201 and CHI 202) in Term 2.

Term 3 30 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHI 120: Introduction to Chinese Culture (L or HU)	3	C
CHI 201: Second-Year Chinese I (G)	5	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Elective	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Learn about language-specific scholarship opportunities.
Learn about internships for language and culture majors.

Term 4 45 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HU & G)	3	C
CHI 202: Second-Year Chinese II (G)	5	C
Historical Awareness (H)	3
Natural Science - General (SG) OR Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

A Chinese Flagship representative can provide you information about opportunities available to students in the program.
Explore your career interest area.
Learn about research opportunities through the ASU Humanities Lab.

Term 5 60 - 74 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHI 301: Third-Year Chinese I (G)	5	C
CHI 321: Chinese Literature (HU) OR CHI 322: Chinese Literature (HU & G)	3	C
China Related Area	3	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Term hours subtotal:	14

Minimum grade of "C" required in all CHI, SLC and East-Asian Related Fields courses.
Learn about national scholarships, fellowships and research opportunities.

Term 6 74 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHI 302: Third-Year Chinese II (G)	5	C
CHI 321: Chinese Literature (HU) OR CHI 322: Chinese Literature (HU & G)	3	C
China Related Area	3	C
Upper Division Elective	2
Elective	3
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	16

Minimum grade of "C" required in all CHI, SLC and East-Asian Related Fields courses.
Enroll in listed courses or in a School of International Letters and Cultures recommended program abroad.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHI 307: Introduction to Literary Chinese I (HU)	3	C
CHI 380: The Chinese Language	3	C
Upper Division Chinese Language, Literature and Linguistics Elective Course	3	C
4** Level Chinese Language, Literature and Linguistics Elective Course	3	C
Upper Division Elective OR SLC 484: Internship	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Minimum grade of "C" required in all CHI, SLC and East-Asian Related Fields courses.
Attend an ASU Career and Professional Development Services workshop or Job Fair.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CHI 308: Classical Chinese II (HU)	3	C
4** Level Chinese Language, Literature and Linguistics Elective Course	3	C
China Related Area	3	C
Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Minimum grade of "C" required in all CHI, SLC and East-Asian Related Fields courses.
Apply for full-time career opportunities.

Select nine hours from the Upper Division Chinese Language, Linguistics, or Literature Courses listed. Students who desire a linguistics emphasis should select CHI 482 plus three hours of language courses. Students who want to emphasize literature should select nine hours of literature courses. All students must take at least six credit hours of Chinese electives at the 400 level.

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First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2022 - 2023 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

2022 - 2023 Major Map
Asian Languages (Chinese), BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 15 Credit Hours

CHI 101: First-Year Chinese I (G)

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible to take 101-level language courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a language placement test.
Students may opt to take CHI 110 Intensive Chinese I (8 credit course equivalent to CHI 101 and CHI 102) in Term 1.
Learn about the Chinese Language Flagship Program.
Engage in Chinese at ASU. Come to the SILC Cafe.

Term 2

15 - 30 Credit Hours

CHI 102: First-Year Chinese II (G)

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 4

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Students interested in the Chinese Flagship Program should meet with a Flagship representative.
Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Attend a Financing Your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
Join a student club or professional organization.
Students who have taken CHI 110 may take CHI 210 Intensive Chinese II (8 credit intensive course equivalent to CHI 201 and CHI 202) in Term 2.

Term 3

30 - 45 Credit Hours

CHI 120: Introduction to Chinese Culture (L or HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHI 201: Second-Year Chinese I (G)

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Learn about language-specific scholarship opportunities.
Learn about internships for language and culture majors.

Term 4

45 - 60 Credit Hours

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HU & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHI 202: Second-Year Chinese II (G)

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

Natural Science - General (SG) OR Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

A Chinese Flagship representative can provide you information about opportunities available to students in the program.
Explore your career interest area.
Learn about research opportunities through the ASU Humanities Lab.

Term 5

60 - 74 Credit Hours

CHI 301: Third-Year Chinese I (G)

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

CHI 321: Chinese Literature (HU) OR CHI 322: Chinese Literature (HU & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

China Related Area

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Minimum grade of "C" required in all CHI, SLC and East-Asian Related Fields courses.
Learn about national scholarships, fellowships and research opportunities.

Term 6

74 - 90 Credit Hours

CHI 302: Third-Year Chinese II (G)

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

CHI 321: Chinese Literature (HU) OR CHI 322: Chinese Literature (HU & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

China Related Area

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 2

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Minimum grade of "C" required in all CHI, SLC and East-Asian Related Fields courses.
Enroll in listed courses or in a School of International Letters and Cultures recommended program abroad.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

CHI 307: Introduction to Literary Chinese I (HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

CHI 380: The Chinese Language

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Chinese Language, Literature and Linguistics Elective Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

4** Level Chinese Language, Literature and Linguistics Elective Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective OR SLC 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Notes:

Minimum grade of "C" required in all CHI, SLC and East-Asian Related Fields courses.
Attend an ASU Career and Professional Development Services workshop or Job Fair.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

CHI 308: Classical Chinese II (HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

4** Level Chinese Language, Literature and Linguistics Elective Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

China Related Area

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Minimum grade of "C" required in all CHI, SLC and East-Asian Related Fields courses.
Apply for full-time career opportunities.

General Notes

- Select nine hours from the Upper Division Chinese Language, Linguistics, or Literature Courses listed. Students who desire a linguistics emphasis should select CHI 482 plus three hours of language courses. Students who want to emphasize literature should select nine hours of literature courses. All students must take at least six credit hours of Chinese electives at the 400 level.

Notes

- First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend

General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition