International Economics and Modern Languages, Chinese Language and Society, B.A.

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Program Admission

There are no admission requirements above the requirements for admission to the University for enrollment in the B.A. program with a major in international economics and modern languages.

Program Financial Information

There are no additional fees other than the tuition and fees charged by the University for enrollment in this program.

Program Degree Requirements

For degree credit, a minimum grade of C must be attained in ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 and all courses in the economics common core curriculum and modern languages core curriculum.

Complete descriptions of requirements for Areas A through E of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum can be found in the “1400 University Degree Requirements and Graduation ” chapter of this catalog. The number of semester credit hours required for each section is shown in parentheses.

In addition to courses in Chinese, you are advised to choose courses in other areas that complement your language study. Such courses include other languages, history, philosophy, art and music, business, and education. Faculty advisors in the department are eager to discuss your academic plans with you as you design your course of study. In addition to the Program Degree Requirements, students must fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements (see section 3030) and the University Degree Requirements (see 1400 University Degree Requirements and Graduation ).

University Grade-Point Average and Grade Requirements

Georgia State University undergraduate students must achieve an overall institutional grade-point average of 2.0 and a major GPA of 2.0 in Areas G and H to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university. Grades of C- can be used to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. (See section 1460 for additional information.)

Degree Requirements

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major (18 Hours)

ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit Hours
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit Hours
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours If taken in Area D, a 1000/2000 level elective from Areas AE may be substituted.

Choose one of the following Language Options

Note: Students who have not already attained elementary-level proficiency in their chosen language will be required to take prerequisite courses: CHIN 1001 and/or CHIN 1002 . In that case, the 1002 language course may be used to satisfy 3 credit hours of core requirements in Area C, Humanities, Fine Arts, and World Languages.

Students who have already attained intermediate-level competency in the primary language may substitute 1000/2000 level courses in another language for CHIN 2001 /CHIN 2002 ) upon approval of the Department of World Languages and Cultures advisor.

CHIN 2001 - Intermediate Chinese I 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 2002 - Intermediate Chinese II 3 Credit Hours

Elective

One 1000/2000 level course chosen from Areas A-E.

Area G: Economics Common Core Curriculum (24 Hours)

ECON 3900 - Macroeconomics-CTW 3 Credit Hours
ECON 3910 - Microeconomics 3 Credit Hours
ECON 4600 - Economic Development 3 Credit Hours
ECON 4800 - International Trade 3 Credit Hours
ECON 4810 - International Finance 3 Credit Hours
ECON 4999 - Senior Capstone in Economics 3 Credit Hours *

Choose Two 4000-level Econ Courses (6 Hours)

*ECON 4999 is only offered during the Fall and Spring semesters of the academic year. The prerequisites for ECON 4999 are ECON 3900 , ECON 3910 , and two 4000-level economics courses with a grade of C or better. Students are to plan accordingly with regard to the course pre-requisites and graduation.

Area H: Modern Languages Common Core (24 Hours)

Select eight courses from the following eleven options.

Chinese Language and Society

CHIN 3001 - Advanced Chinese I 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 3002 - Advanced Chinese II 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 3011 - Chinese Culture and Society in Change: Advanced Reading and Writing 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 3080 - Topics in Chinese Studies 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 3081 - Cultural Dimensions of Language Learning 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 3082 - Cross-Cultural Encounters 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 3083 - Modern China through Film 3 Credit Hours
IB 4030 - China’s Economy & International Business Environment 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 4011 - Chinese for Internal Business I 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 4012 - Chinese for International Business II 3 Credit Hours

One course from the following (3 Hours)

CHIN 3395 - Study Abroad 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 3396 - Study Abroad 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 3397 - Study Abroad 3 Credit Hours
CHIN 4995 - Directed Readings BI S -CTW 3 to 4 Credit Hours
AH 4800 - Art History Topics 3 Credit Hours (if Chinese art)
HIST 3700 - China and Japan to 1600 4 Credit Hours
HIST 3710 - China and Japan since 1600 4 Credit Hours
HIST 4890 - Topics in World History 3 to 4 Credit Hours
POLS 4465 - China in the International System 3 Credit Hours
POLS 4257 - Chinese Politics 3 Credit Hours
RELS 4620 - Introduction to Daoism, Confucianism, and the Religions of China 3 Credit Hours
RELS 4615 - Introduction to Buddhism in Asia and the West 3 Credit Hours
RELS 4628 - Topics in Asian Religion 3 Credit Hours (if China-related)

Area I: Electives (12 Hours)

Choose any four 3000/4000 level courses, in consultation with the academic advisor.