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Chinese Language Advanced-Level Certificate

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College of Liberal Arts (TCLA)5J2 - Advanced Chinese Certificate

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Completion requirements

In select cases, students with advanced proficiency may be exempt from taking one or many of these courses. Placement is determined by the Director of Chinese Language Instruction.

Complete up to 6 course(s) and earn up to 30 credit(s) from the following:
  • 0094391
  • 0094401
    OR     0094411
  • 0094431
  • 0094441
    OR     7896841
  • 0094461
  • 0094471
Completion requirements
Earn at least 8 credits from the following:
  • 8008421
  • 8008431
Completion requirement
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 0094491
    OR     8106861
    OR     8106881
  • 0094501
  • 8189971
Completion requirement

Other courses that introduce students to broad cultures of modern China and its cultures may be accepted with departmental approval. AMES 3920 may count towards the certificate when the topic is related to China.

Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
  • 7969181
    OR     8273271
  • 7908531
  • 8269831
  • 8276911
    OR     8276891
  • 7987131
  • 7972821
  • 8278571
    OR     8278581
  • 8179441
  • 7896851
  • 8168711
  • 8179451
  • 7972831
    OR     8013431
    OR     8013811
  • 8016831
    OR     8017341
  • 8268061
  • 8267381
  • 8169261
  • 8020501
Completion requirement

Study Abroad for an intensive summer or one-semester program in mainland China or Taiwan, approved by the Academic Advisor of AMES (Asian and Middle Eastern Studies).

The following programs are recommended because the university is affiliated with them, and they have been approved for UMN direct credit. Other programs could be used if they meet department standards and University criteria.

  • CET in Beijing

  • International Chinese Language Program in Taiwan

  • CET in Taipei

Completion requirement
Self-assessment to confirm student commitment and readiness to proceed to ACTFL testing. This will be conducted in two parts: a written self-assessment (in English), followed by an interview (in Chinese) with the DLI and one other member of the Chinese faculty.
Completion requirement
1,000 computer-generated characters, with revision. Students engage with contemporary issues and their relationship to their profession. Students will be expected to include original sources in their essay, depending on their major and professional field of interest. The essay will be evaluated by one member of the Chinese faculty. Students will be allowed a second submission, if needed.
Completion requirement
In order to complete your certificate, you must achieve a rating of Advanced-Low or higher in 3 skills.
Completion requirement

  • Tandem Plus

  • Media Discussion (sponsored by the Chinese Flagship program)

  • Conversation and Chinese cultural activities

  • Chinese speaking community service

  • Chinese student group activities

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