Chinese Studies

Requirements for Chinese Studies Minor (24 units)

• Foundation courses (12 units)
  • CHIN 350 Chinese Art and Culture (4) [fulfills F/CD]
  • CHIN 201 Third Semester Chinese (4)
  • CHIN 320 Intro to Chinese Linguistics (4) [can be substituted with an elective, see below]
• Upper-division language courses (8 units)
  • CHIN 202 Fourth Semester Chinese  (Digital Chinese) (4)
  • CHIN 301 Reading and Conversation I (4)
• Culture, History and Society Electives, choose one (4 units)
  • CHIN 101 First Semester Chinese
  • CHIN 102 Second Semester Chinese
  • CHIN 302 Reading and Conversation II (4)
  • CHIN 330 Chinese Americans in Film (4) [fulfills CEL)
  • CHIN 352 Ink in Motion: The Art of Chinese Calligraphy (4)
  • CHIN 355 Chinese Literature in Translation (4) [fulfills C1]
  • CHIN 342 The Art of Chinese Calligraphy (2) [can repeat once]
  • HIST 381 Modern China: Revolution and Modernization (4) [fulfills C2]

Courses in Spring 2027

• CHIN 102: First Semester Chinese, MWF, Tsao & Chang
• CHIN 202: Third Semester Chinese, MWF, Tsao
• CHIN 350: Chinese Art and Culture, MWF 1:00 PM (Core F/CD), Li
• CHIH 355: Chinese Literature in Translation, TR 12:45 (Core C1/CD), Roddy
• CHIN 342: Chinese Calligraphy, R 2:40 PM (2 units), Teng
• CHIN 390: Game of Go, W 4:45 PM (2 units), Xie (7 dan/AGA)

Student Clubs

• Chinese Students Association (CSA)

The Chinese Students Association strives to provide a safe and welcoming space for students that are of Chinese, Taiwanese, or Hong Kong origin, or those that are interested in the culture to connect. The association wishes to help students understand and value Chinese culture through collaborations with the local Chinese communities, and activities to help with active learning.

• Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA)

The CSSA promotes moral, intellectual, and physical growth, helping Chinese students excel and serve society. It bridges cultures, organizes events, supports unity, and reflects Jesuit values through self-education, inclusion, and global understanding. 

Questions? Contact: chinese@usfca.edu

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Events in Spring 2026

Public Lecture Announcement

"Chinese Culture and The Game of GO"

Speaker: Professor Chao Xie, 7-dan player of GO
Location: Fromm Hall, Maier Room
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 1, 6:00–7:30 PM

Public Lecture Announcement

Title: Jesuit Missionaries & Mandarins in Ming and Qing China: Faith, Science, & the Arts

Speaker: Fr. M. Antoni J. Ucerler, S.J., Ricci Institute
Location: LM 363
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2:15–3:20 PM