Mandarin Chinese Minor
Step into the global spotlight with a Minor in Mandarin Chinese. As one of the world’s most influential languages, Mandarin connects you to China’s vibrant world of art, design, business, and technology. From fashion innovation to digital creativity and sustainable production, China’s dynamic industries shape how the world creates, produces, and communicates.
Through interactive courses in language, culture, and society, you’ll build the skills to communicate confidently and collaborate across cultures. Whether you’re interested in design, branding, marketing, or international business, this minor gives you the global mindset and linguistic edge to succeed in today’s creative economy.
The following requirements below are intended for students beginning fall 2026. To declare your minor, please speak to your academic advisor for assistance.
Minor Coordinator:
Chen Zhang
chen_zhang@fitnyc.edu
| CH 111 | Chinese I | 3 |
| CH 112 | Chinese II | 3 |
| CH 122 | Chinese Conversation I | 3 |
| CH 213 | Chinese III | 3 |
| CH 214 | Chinese IV | 3 |
| CH 223 | Chinese Conversation II | 3 |
| MC/FA 204 | Images of the Mind: Introduction to Chinese Calligraphic Art (Interdisciplinary) (*) | 3 |
| MC 305 | Tang Poetry and Calligraphy: Classical Traditions of China (618-907 CE) (*) | 3 |
*This course is taught in English, and it may be used toward the Mandarin Chinese minor if you have permission from the instructor and have taken CH 214 since specific assignments will have to be done in the Mandarin Chinese language. Only one of these four courses can be used for the minor. Please notify your professor on the first day of class if you intend to have the course counted toward the minor.
Semesterly course offerings are subject to change.
Upon completion of the Mandarin Chinese minor, students will be able to:
- Achieve intermediate to advanced proficiency in Chinese for professional and creative contexts.
- Apply industry-specific vocabulary relevant to art, design, fashion, business, and technology.
- Communicate effectively and ethically in cross-cultural environments, particularly within Chinese-speaking markets and communities.
- Analyze and contextualize China’s artistic, cultural, and economic developments, with attention to their influence on global design, innovation, and commerce.