China Studies Program
To participate in the China Studies Program, you must be enrolled as a full-time student and be receiving academic credit for the program from Cornerstone Univerisity. The CSP does not grant credit directly; rather, it serves as an extension campus of the member institutions of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.
The program recommends to home institutions that students be granted the equivalent of 16-17 semester hours of credit (24 units), distributed as follows:
Business Concentration
|
COURSE |
CREDIT |
|
Chinese I |
3 |
|
Chinese History |
3 |
|
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
|
Contemporary Society & Public Policy |
3 |
|
Chinese II OR Eastern philosopy & Religion |
3 |
|
Chinese Art or Tai Chi |
1-2 |
|
Total Credits |
16-17 |
China Studies Concentration
|
COURSE |
CREDIT |
|
Chinese I |
3 |
|
Chinese History |
3 |
|
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
|
Contemporary Society & Public Policy |
3 |
|
Chinese II OR Eastern philosopy & Religion |
3 |
|
Chinese Art or Tai Chi |
1-2 |
|
Total Credits |
16-17 |
Because the program is interdisciplinary in nature, credits may be applied in a variety of ways. Possible application can be made to fulfill general education requirements or those in a student's academic major or minor. The seminar courses correspond to upper-level courses. Students should atively seek out their advisors to decide the best way to apply the credit.
Grading
Evaluation of student work is based on many factors. These include but are not limited to: participation, quizzes, written papers, oral presentations and comprehensive examinations. A "C" grade indicates adequate performance, a "B" grade indicates good, competent and complete work, and an "A" grade indicates excellent, creative and integrative work, revealing superior analysis and content.
