Minor in Language Studies
The Minor in Language Studies is an Open Minor.
Undergraduate students from cohort 2020 and before should read CLS Level-4000 courses with the HM suffix (for example, LAJ4201HM) worth 5 units per course. Undergraduate students from cohort 2021 onwards should read CLS L4000 courses without the HM suffix (for example, LAJ4201) worth 4 units per course.
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Overview Requirements | To earn a Minor in Language Studies, students must accumulate 24 units, made up of
· either 16 units* (i.e., at least 4 courses) from courses of the same language plus 8 units from recognised courses from that language track, or · 20 units* from the same language plus 4 units from a recognised course, or · 24 units* from the same language. *The language courses must be either, (i) read from NUS or (ii) successfully mapped courses from exchange programmes (up to 8 units only) with course codes that are identical to CLS courses. To ensure that students who graduate with a Minor in Language Studies attain an advanced level of competency in the language, students must ensure a 6th or higher-level language course must be included. The offer of a 6th or higher-level language course is subject to the discretion of CLS. |
To earn a Minor in Language Studies, students must accumulate 20 units, made up of,
· either 16 units* (i.e., at least 4 courses) from courses of the same language plus 4 units from recognised courses from that language track, or · 20 units* from the same language The accumulated units must include a 6th or higher-level language course (to ensure that all students graduating with a Language Studies Minor attain at least an advanced level of competency). Please note that the offer of a 6th or higher-level language course is subject to the discretion of CLS. *The language courses must be either, (i) read from NUS or (ii) successfully mapped courses from exchange programmes (up to 8 units only) with course codes that are identical to CLS courses.
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Important Notes | (i) In order to take Level 1000 CLS language courses, the student must not have prior knowledge of the language (written/oral).
(ii) Students with prior knowledge and who are placed directly in any one of the following language courses will not be able to meet the 20 units requirements.
Students with such advanced prior knowledge in one language are strongly encouraged to work towards a Minor in another language offered by CLS instead. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) initiative Under the CPE initiative, graduating students who have completed ONLY some of the course requirements before graduation, may return to read the sixth and higher-level courses. The course could be stacked to the courses that were completed in undergraduate programme requirements to obtain a “Specialist Certificate”. |
(i) In order to take Level 1000 CLS language courses, the student must not have prior knowledge of the language (written/oral).
(ii) Students with prior knowledge and who are placed directly in any one of the following language courses will not be able to meet the 16 units requirements.
Students with such advanced prior knowledge in one language are strongly encouraged to work towards a Minor in another language offered by CLS instead. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) initiative Under the CPE initiative, graduating students who have completed ONLY some of the course requirements before graduation, may return to read the sixth and higher-level courses. The courses could be stacked to the courses that were completed in undergraduate programme requirements to obtain a “Specialist Certificate”. |
(i) In order to take Level 1000 CLS language courses, the student must not have prior knowledge of the language (written/oral).
(ii) Students with prior knowledge and who are placed directly in any one of the following language courses will not be able to meet the 16 units requirements.
Students with such advanced prior knowledge in one language are strongly encouraged to work towards a Minor in another language offered by CLS instead. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) initiative Under the CPE initiative, graduating students who have completed ONLY some of the course requirements before graduation, may return to read the sixth and higher -level courses. The courses could be stacked to the courses that were completed in undergraduate programme requirements to obtain a “Specialist Certificate”.
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Arabic | Arabic as a Foreign Language
Students may read and pass: 1. All 6 eligible language courses (including LAR4202 (4 units) or LAR4202HM (5 units) Arabic 6), or 2. At least 4-5 of the eligible language courses (including LAR4202 (4 units) or LAR4202HM (5 units) Arabic 6) and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAR1201 Arabic 1, |
Minor in Arabic Language Studies
Students may read and pass: 1. All 5 eligible language courses (including LAR4202 (4 units) or LAR4202HM (5 units) Arabic 6), or 2. Four of the eligible language courses (including LAR4202 (4 units) or LAR4202HM (5 units) Arabic 6) and one of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAR1201 Arabic 1, |
Minor in Arabic Language Studies
Students may read and pass: 1. All 5 eligible language courses (including LAR4202 (4 units) Arabic 6), or 2. Four of the eligible language courses (including LAR4202 (4 units) Arabic 6) and one of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAR1201 Arabic 1,
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The recognized courses are: - HY2261 Modern Middle East History: 1699 to the Present - HY3246 History of Islam in Southeast Asia - HY2255 Islam in World History - MS3218 The Religious Life of the Malays - MS2221 Sufism in Southeast Asia - MS3217 Political Economy, Ethnicity, Religion - MS3216 Gender and Islam - GES1014/GESS1012 Islam and Contemporary Malay Society - PH2242 Philosophy of Language - SE3211 Religion, Society & Politics in SE Asia |
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Bahasa Indonesia | Bahasa Indonesia as a Foreign Language
Students may read and pass: 1. All 6 eligible language courses (including LAB4202 (4 units) or LAB4202HM (5 units) Bahasa Indonesia 6), or 2. At least 4-5 of the eligible language courses (including LAB4202 (4 units) or LAB4202HM (5 units) Bahasa Indonesia 6) and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAB1201 Bahasa Indonesia 1 |
Minor in Indonesian Language Studies
Students may read and pass: 1. All 5 eligible language courses (including LAB4202 (4 units) or LAB4202HM (5 units) Bahasa Indonesia 6), or 2. Four of the eligible language courses (including LAB4202 (4 units) or LAB4202HM (5 units) Bahasa Indonesia 6) and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAB1201 Bahasa Indonesia 1
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Minor in Indonesian Language Studies
Students may read and pass: 1. All 5 eligible language courses (including LAB4202 (4 units) Bahasa Indonesia 6), or 2. Four of the eligible language courses (including LAB4202 (4 units) Bahasa Indonesia 6) and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAB1201 Bahasa Indonesia 1
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The recognized courses are:
- PH2242 Philosophy of Language |
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Chinese | Chinese for non-natives
Students may read and pass: 1. All 6 eligible language courses (including LAC4202 (4 units) or LAC4202HM (5 units) Chinese 6), or 2. At least 4-5 of the eligible language courses (including LAC4202 (4 units) or LAC4202HM (5 units) Chinese 6) and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAC1201 Chinese 1 |
Minor in Chinese Language Studies for Non Natives
Students may read and pass: 1. All 5 eligible language courses (including LAC4202 (4 units) or LAC4202HM (5 units) Chinese 6), or 2. Four of the eligible language courses (including LAC4202 (4 units) or LAC4202HM (5 units) Chinese 6) and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAC1201 Chinese 1 |
Minor in Chinese Language Studies for Non Natives
Students may read and pass: 1. All 5 eligible language courses (including LAC4202 (4 units) Chinese 6), or 2. Four of the eligible language courses (including LAC4202 (4 units) Chinese 6) and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAC1201 Chinese 1
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The recognized courses are:
- PH2242 Philosophy of Language |
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French | French as a Foreign Language
Students may read and pass: 1. All 6 of the eligible language courses (including LAF4202 (4 units) or LAF4202HM (5 units) French 6 or higher), or 2. At least 4-5 of the eligible language courses (including LAF4202 (4 units) or LAF4202HM (5 units) French 6 or higher) and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAF1201 French 1 |
Minor in French Language Studies
Students may read and pass: 1. All 5 of the eligible language courses (including LAF4202 (4 units) or LAF4202HM (5 units) French 6 or higher), or 2. Four of the eligible language courses (including LAF4202 (4 units) or LAF4202HM (5 units) French 6 or higher) and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAF1201 French 1 |
Minor in French Language Studies
Students may read and pass: 1. All 5 of the eligible language courses (including LAF4202 (4 units) French 6 or higher), or 2. Four of the eligible language courses (including LAF4202 (4 units) French 6 or higher) and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAF1201 French 1
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The recognised courses are:
- PH2242 Philosophy of Language |
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German | German as a Foreign Language
Students may read and pass: 1. All 6 of the eligible language courses (including LAG4202 (4 units) or LAG4202HM (5 units) German 6 or higher), or 2. At least 4-5 of the eligible language courses (including LAG4202 (4 units) or LAG4202HM (5 units) German 6 or higher) and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAG1201 German 1 |
Minor in German Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in German Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the German language, including the sixth level German language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the German language, including the sixth level German language course or higher, and one recognized course for this Minor. The eligible language courses are: - LAG1201 German 1 |
Minor in German Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in German Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the German language, including the sixth level German language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the German language, including the sixth level German language course or higher, and one recognized course for this Minor. The eligible language courses are: - LAG1201 German 1
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The recognized courses are:
- PH2242 Philosophy of Language |
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Hindi | Hindi as a Foreign Language
Students may read and pass: 1. All 6 of the eligible language courses (including LAH4202 (4 units) or LAH4202HM (5 units) Hindi 6, or 2. At least 4-5 of the eligible language courses (including LAH4202 (4 units) or LAH4202HM (5 units) Hindi 6 and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses are: - LAH1201 Hindi 1 |
Minor in Hindi Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Hindi Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the Hindi language, including the sixth level Hindi language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Hindi language, including the sixth level Hindi language course or higher, and one recognized course for this Minor. The eligible language courses are: - LAH1201 Hindi 1 |
Minor in Hindi Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Hindi Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the Hindi language, including the sixth level Hindi language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Hindi language, including the sixth level Hindi language course or higher, and one recognized course for this Minor. The eligible language courses are: -LAH1201 Hindi 1 |
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The recognised courses are:
- PH2242 Philosophy of Language |
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Japanese | Japanese as a Foreign Language
Students may read and pass: 1. All 6 of the eligible language courses (including LAJ3202 Japanese 6 or LAJ3204 Business Japanese 2 or higher), or 2. At least 4-5 of the eligible language courses (including LAJ3202 Japanese 6 or LAJ3204 Business Japanese 2 or higher) and one or two of the recognized courses below. The eligible language courses: - LAJ1201 Japanese 1 Notes: The two highest Japanese language courses are Level 4000 courses, and just below them are three equivalent-level (i.e., 6th level) courses that do not preclude each other. They are, namely, LAJ3202 Japanese 6, LAJ3204 Business Japanese 2 and LAJ3205 Media Japanese (“6th level language courses”). Therefore, it is still possible for a student placed directly in any 6th level language course to meet the requirements. Example: A student with prior knowledge of Japanese placed directly in a 6th level language will have to complete: - EITHER all three 6th level language courses, or both Level 4000 language courses plus one recognised non-language course of 4 units; - OR all three 6th level language courses, and one Level 4000 language course plus two recognised non-language courses of 4 units; - OR any two 6th level language courses, and both Level 4000 language courses plus one recognised non-language course of 4 units
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Minor in Japanese Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Japanese Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the Japanese language, including the sixth level Japanese language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Japanese language, including the sixth level Japanese language course or higher, AND 1 Recognized Course for this Minor. The eligible language courses: - LAJ1201 Japanese 1 Notes: The two highest Japanese language courses are Level 4000 courses, and just below them are three equivalent-level (i.e., 6th level) courses that do not preclude each other. They are, namely, LAJ3202 Japanese 6, LAJ3204 Business Japanese 2 and LAJ3205 Media Japanese (“6th level language courses”). Therefore, it is still possible for a student placed directly in any 6th level language course to meet the requirements. Example: A student with prior knowledge of Japanese placed directly in a 6th level language will have to complete: - EITHER all three 6th level language courses, or both Level 4000 language courses plus one recognised non-language course of 4 units; - OR all three 6th level language courses, and one Level 4000 language course plus two recognised non-language courses of 4 units; - OR any two 6th level language courses, and both Level 4000 language courses plus one recognised non-language course of 4 units |
Minor in Japanese Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Japanese Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the Japanese language, including the sixth level Japanese language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Japanese language, including the sixth level Japanese language course or higher, AND 1 Recognized Course for this Minor. The eligible language courses: - LAJ1201 Japanese 1 Notes: The two highest Japanese language courses are Level 4000 courses, and just below them are three equivalent-level (i.e., 6th level) courses that do not preclude each other. They are, namely, LAJ3202 Japanese 6, LAJ3204 Business Japanese 2 and LAJ3205 Media Japanese (“6th level language courses”). Therefore, it is still possible for a student placed directly in any 6th level language course to meet the requirements. Example: A student with prior knowledge of Japanese placed directly in a 6th level language will have to complete: - EITHER all three 6th level language courses, or both Level 4000 language courses plus one recognised non-language course of 4 units; - OR all three 6th level language courses, and one Level 4000 language course plus two recognised non-language courses of 4 units; - OR any two 6th level language courses, and both Level 4000 language courses plus one recognised non-language course of 4 units |
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The recognized courses are:
- PH2242 Philosophy of Language |
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Korean | Korean as a Foreign Language
Students may read and pass: 1. All 6 of the eligible language courses (including LAK4202 (4 units) or LAK4202HM (5 units) Korean 6 or higher), or 2. At least 4-5 of the eligible language courses (including LAK4202 (4 units) or LAK4202HM (5 units) Korean 6 or higher) and one or two of the recognized courses below.
The eligible language courses are: - LAK1201 Korean 1 |
Minor in Korean Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Korean Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the Korean language, including the sixth level Korean language course or higher, or 2. Four CLS language courses of the Korean language, including the sixth level Korean language course or higher, and one recognized course for this Minor.
The eligible language courses are: - LAK1201 Korean 1 |
Minor in Korean Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Korean Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the Korean language, including the sixth level Korean language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Korean language, including the sixth level Korean language course or higher, and one recognized course for this Minor.
The eligible language courses are: - LAK1201 Korean 1
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The recognized courses are:
- PH2242 Philosophy of Language |
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Malay | Malay as a Foreign Language
Students may read and pass: 1. All 6 eligible language courses (including LAM4202 (4 units) or LAM4202HM (5 units) Malay 6), or 2. at least 4-5 of the eligible language courses (including LAM4202 (4 units) or LAM4202HM (5 units) Malay 6) and one or two of the recognized courses below.
The eligible language courses: - LAM1201 Malay 1
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Minor in Malay Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Malay Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the Malay language, including the sixth level Malay language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Malay language, including the sixth level Malay language course or higher, AND 1 Recognized Course for this Minor.
The eligible language courses: - LAM1201 Malay 1 |
Minor in Malay Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Malay Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the Malay language, including the sixth level Malay language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Malay language, including the sixth level Malay language course or higher, AND 1 Recognized Course for this Minor.
The eligible language courses: - LAM1201 Malay 1
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The recognized courses are:
- PH2242 Philosophy of Language |
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Spanish | Spanish as a Foreign Language
Students may read and pass: 1. All 6 eligible language courses (including LAS4202 (4 units) or LAS4202HM (5 units) Spanish 6 or higher), or 2. at least 4-5 of the eligible language courses (including LAS4202 (4 units) or LAS4202HM (5 units) Spanish 6 or higher) and one or two of the recognized courses below.
The eligible language courses are: - LAS1201 Spanish 1
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Minor in Spanish Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Spanish Language Studies can choose one of the following options:
1. 5 CLS language courses of the Spanish language, including the sixth level Spanish language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Spanish language, including the sixth level Spanish language course or higher, and one recognized course for this Minor.
The eligible language courses are: - LAS1201 Spanish 1 |
Minor in Spanish Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Spanish Language Studies can choose one of the following options:
1. 5 CLS language courses of the Spanish language, including the sixth level Spanish language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Spanish language, including the sixth level Spanish language course or higher, and one recognized course for this Minor.
The eligible language courses are: - LAS1201 Spanish 1
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The recognised courses are:
- PH2242 Philosophy of Language |
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Thai | Thai as a Foreign Language
Students may read and pass: 1. All 6 eligible language courses (including LAT4202 (4 units) or LAT4202HM (5 units) Thai 6 or higher), or 2. At least 4-5 of the eligible language courses (including LAT4202 (4 units) or LAT4202HM (5 units) Thai 6 or higher) and one or two of the recognized courses below.
The eligible language courses are: - LAT1201 Thai 1 |
Minor in Thai Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Thai Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the Thai language, including the sixth level Thai language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Thai language, including the sixth level Thai language course or higher, AND 1 Recognized Course for this Minor.
The eligible language courses are: - LAT1201 Thai 1 |
Minor in Thai Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Thai Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the Thai language, including the sixth level Thai language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Thai language, including the sixth level Thai language course or higher, AND 1 Recognized Course for this Minor.
The eligible language courses are: - LAT1201 Thai 1
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The recognised courses are:
- PH2242 Philosophy of Language |
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Vietnamese | Vietnamese as a Foreign Language
Students may read and pass: · All 6 eligible language courses (including LAV4202 (4 units) or LAV4202HM (5 units) Vietnamese 6) or · At least 4-5 of the eligible language courses (including LAV4202 (4 units) or LAV4202HM (5 units) Vietnamese 6) and one or two of the recognized courses below.
The eligible language courses are: - LAV1201 Vietnamese 1
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Minor in Vietnamese Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Vietnamese Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the Vietnamese language, including the sixth level Vietnamese language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Vietnamese language, including the sixth level Vietnamese language course or higher, AND 1 Recognized Course for this Minor.
The eligible language courses are: - LAV1201 Vietnamese 1 |
Minor in Vietnamese Language Studies
Students who declare the Minor in Vietnamese Language Studies can choose one of the following options: 1. 5 CLS language courses of the Vietnamese language, including the sixth level Vietnamese language course or higher, or 2. 4 CLS language courses of the Vietnamese language, including the sixth level Vietnamese language course or higher, AND 1 Recognized Course for this Minor.
The eligible language courses are: - LAV1201 Vietnamese 1
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The recognised courses are:
- PH2242 Philosophy of Language |