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Chinese Major with Inclusive Adolescence Education


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The B.A. in Chinese with Inclusive Adolescence Education provides students with the linguistic proficiency, as well as the knowledge of Chinese literature, culture, and history required for Chinese-related careers, with the goal of becoming effective teachers. It offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding not only of Chinese culture, but also that of the entire human civilization. It educates students to think independently, critically, and rationally, and to perceive the world from a global and multicultural perspective.

The objectives of the program are achieved through the integration of multiple means including an interdisciplinary curriculum, lab work, a study abroad program, and activities served by the Chinese Cultural Center and the Chinese Club. The curriculum is composed of language courses at all levels, combined with upper-level courses in Chinese literature, culture, and history taught either in English or Chinese (or in both languages). The training at our multi-media Emerson Foreign Language Laboratory helps students consolidate and reinforce their communication ability. The study abroad program provides students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Chinese culture as well as to sharpen their language skills with highly concentrated training. The activities served by the Chinese Cultural Center and the Chinese Club lend students the channels to effectively interact with the local and international Chinese communities.

Students are encouraged to pursue the Chinese major or minor in tandem with a second major or minor. The content and structure of the program are designed to provide the maximum flexibility and compatibility for a double-major or a combination of the Chinese major with other academic disciplines. 

The B.A. in Chinese may also be combined with a program in teacher certification: inclusive adolescence education. Note - a GPA of 2.7 is required for students who elect to combine Chinese with teacher certification. 

Core Curriculum Requirements


All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures  for specific core curriculum requirements. 

Chinese Course Requirements


  • 9 courses in Chinese (3 credits each), starting at the 102 level or higher

plus

  • 3 labs in Chinese are required (1 credit each); other labs are optional
  •   plus

  • Credits: 3

  • Notes

    • All courses can be taken on campus or in China, except the Chinese Senior Seminar (CHN 400), which must be taken at Nazareth University.
    • ​Classes taught in English do not count toward NYSED certification in teaching the target language.

Chinese Program Course Offerings


Required Courses for Inclusive Adolescence Education


See Education: Initial Teacher Certification in Inclusive Adolescence Education   for course requirements.

  • Note - Students who are planning to study abroad and complete the Inclusive Adolescence Education program complete their study abroad semester during the sophomore year.

Sample Program for the Chinese Major with Inclusive Adolescence Education


FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
ENGW 101 Exposition    3 ENGW 102 Argument and Research   3
ACS 101 Academic and College Success   1 CHN 102 Elementary Chinese II   3
FYS - PEQ (1) 3 CHN 102L Lab Elementary Chinese II   1
Science PEQ plus lab (2) 4 PEQ (3) 3
CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I      3 PEQ (4) 3
CHN 101L Lab Elementary Chinese I   1 PEQ (5) 3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 15 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 16
 
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
SPF 204 History and Philosophy of Education   3 Study Abroad - coursework may include: 15
Integrative Studies (IS) - 1  3     * Chinese Core & Elective courses  
CHN 201 Intermediate Chinese I /CHN 201L   4     * CHN 202 Intermediate Chinese II /CHN 202L    
PEQ (6) 3    
PEQ (7) 3    
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 16 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 15
 
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
ADOL 030 Orientation for Professional Semester    0 LST 301 Language, Literacy, and Culture   3
ADOL 410 Principles of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment for Diverse Secondary Learners   3 EDU 485 Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training)   0
CHN 326 Farewell to Revolution: Literary Trends In Post-Mao China (in English)   3 PEQ (8) 3
DEIB/Integrative Studies (IS) - 2 3 Integrative Studies (IS) - 3 3
Upper Division Chinese course 3 Upper Division Chinese course 3
Liberal Arts Elective (math) 3 CHN 457 Curriculum Methodology Middle School and High School   3
EDU 475 Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop   0 CME 050 Core Milestone Experience   0
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 15 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 15
 
SUMMER A BETWEEN JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR
Note - summer tuition is required
ADIN 440 Foundations of Teaching Secondary Students With Disabilities   3 ADIN 441 Curriculum and Instruction for Diverse Secondary Learners   3
 
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Spring Semester
ADOL 476 Designing and Maintaining Positive Learning Environments     2 ADOL 480 Adolescent Development and Youth Leadership   3
ADOL 477 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Secondary Learners   3 Upper Division Chinese course 3
ADOL 478 Reflective Seminar   2 Liberal Arts course 3
CHN 479 Student Teaching Middle School and High School   6 CHN 400 Chinese Senior Seminar   3
    Liberal Arts Elective (science) 3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 13 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 15
 

*Notes

  • NYS certification standards require that students complete 6 credits in each of the following subject areas, with a minimum grade of “C” or higher in each course: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
  • Eligibility for student teaching requires that students have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher
  • Bachelor of Arts programs require a minimum of 90 liberal arts credits; at least 9 credits of Integrative Studies (IS) course or electives must be liberal arts courses

 

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