Chinese, Minor
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Overview
Learning another language is one of the most valuable skills you will ever possess. The minor in Chinese will increase your knowledge and understanding of the Chinese world and enhance your chosen major with international perspectives.
Minor Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Department Requirements (15 Credits)
A minimum of 15 credits in advanced courses selected from Chinese 1030 and above.
It is recommended that the students meet with a department adviser to plan a coherent program of study.
Students might choose a sequence of courses constituting a general survey of:
- Chinese literature,
- translation studies, or
- Chinese for business.
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
A minimum of nine credits must be completed at Brooklyn College.
The department chair, with the approval of the department’s curriculum committee, may allow substitutions for one or more of the requirements consistent with the educational goals of the program.