Intermediate Chinese Proficiency Certificate
The Intermediate Chinese Proficiency Certificate* offers students a language certificate at the intermediate level as proof that they are sufficiently proficient** to interact with native speakers in a basic everyday context and within standard cultural norms, whether abroad or in the United States.
Please note that this certificate is available only to currently matriculated Drexel students.
Additional Information
For more information, contact:
Kate Hughes
Associate Director and Advisor
Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages
kfh28@drexel.edu
Program Requirements
The Intermediate Chinese Proficiency Certificate* offers students a language certificate at the intermediate level as proof that they are sufficiently proficient** to interact with native speakers in a basic everyday context and within standard cultural norms, whether abroad or in the United States.
| The Intermediate Chinese Certificate requires a minimum of 8 credits*** including the successful completion of the required course, CHIN 202. Students can choose from the following courses: | 8.0-20.0 | |
| Chinese I | ||
| Chinese II | ||
| Chinese III | ||
| Chinese IV | ||
| Chinese V | ||
| Advanced Writing and Speaking | ||
| Total Credits | 8.0-20.0 | |
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Only students who place at or below CHIN 202 level are eligible for the Intermediate Chinese Proficiency Certificate.
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The proficiency certificate is based on standardized outcomes set by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL, actfl.org).
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Demonstrated proficiency through Drexel's placement test in CHIN 101, CHIN 102, CHIN 103, and/or CHIN 201 may reduce the number of required credits to a minimum of 8.0. (Note that completion of placement test[s] do not count toward academic credit.)
The required credits for the certificate is determined by placement level:
*For students who place into:
101 – 20 credits
102 – 16 credits
103 – 12 credits
201 – 8 credits
202 – 8 credits (student has to take 310 as well)