Chinese Studies Minor

Chinese is the most spoken language in the world. Give yourself an advantage in the job market and advance your communication skills by completing a Chinese Studies minor. 

Not only can learning Chinese benefit your career, but also expand your knowledge and network. This program will teach you about: 

• the Chinese language
• Chinese culture
• literature, music, film, dance, and art 
• cuisine
• religion and philosophy. 

Winona State offers the only Chinese Studies minor in the Minnesota State system.

Declare Your Minor

View the course descriptions for Chinese courses taught in the GSWL Department.

If you have studied Chinese before and wish to enroll at a level suitable for you, you can take the free Chinese placement exam. If you have not student Chinese before, enroll in Beginning Chinese 1.