Conversational Chinese Certificate

The Conversational Chinese Certificate is designed for learners who want to build practical language skills for real-world communication. By earning this certificate, students demonstrate not only their ability to communicate in one of the world’s most widely spoken languages but also their commitment to intercultural competence—a valuable asset in today’s globalized job market.

Campus: Knoxville

Undergraduate Certificate Type: Add-On, Stand-Alone

Credit Hours Required

11-12 Credit Hours

Admissions Standards/Procedures

Students seeking admission to the Undergraduate Certificate must meet
the admissions standards established by the Undergraduate Council. No grades
below C are acceptable for students wishing to receive this certificate.

Required Courses:

CHIN 231 - Intermediate Chinese I 4 Credit Hours
CHIN 232* - Intermediate Chinese II 4 Credit Hours

Elective Course:

Choose one course:

CHIN 300 - A Kaleidoscope of China 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 430 - Women in China 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 469 - Gender and Sexuality in Chinese Cinema 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 471* - Introduction to Chinese Linguistics 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 331* - Advanced Chinese I 4 Credit Hours
CHIN 332* - Advanced Chinese II 4 Credit Hours
CHIN 401* - Contemporary Chinese Studies I 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 402* - Contemporary Chinese Studies II 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 431 - Chinese Literature and Culture 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 432 - Advanced Reading and Composition 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 491 - Chinese Foreign Study 1-15 Credit Hours
CHIN 493 - Independent Study 1-15 Credit Hours

Non-Course Requirements

Up to 3 credit hours may be transfer coursework.
At least 3 credit hours used to satisfy a certificate’s requirements must be unique to any other credential (certificate, minor, or major) earned by the student.

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirement.

Undergraduates

Graduate Students