Chinese

The Chinese Studies Program is your gateway to one of the world’s oldest and richest civilization. We open and pave your way to multiple China-related fields with solid preparation in the Chinese language, literature, and culture. We train you to achieve advanced language proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and to think critically about Chinese cultural phenomena.

Spring 2023 Course Offerings

• Course
  Title
  Schedule
  CRN
• CHIN 1001/01 
  
  
  Elementary Chinese I
  Face-to-Face
  MW 3:30 - 4:45
  11984
• CHIN 1001/W01
  Elementary Chinese I
  Synchronous online
  TR 11:00 - 12:15
  11985
• CHIN 1002/01
  Elementary Chinese II
  Face-to-Face
  TR 11:00 - 12:15
  11986
• CHIN 1002/02
  Elementary Chinese II
  Face-to-Face
  MW 5:00 - 6:15
  11987
• CHIN 2001
  Intermediate Chinese I
  Face-to-Face
  MW 5:00 - 6:15
  11988
• CHIN 2002
  Intermediate Chinese II
  Face-to-Face
  MY 3:30 - 4:45
  11989
• CHIN 3200
  Critical Reading & Applied Writing
  Face-to-Face
  TR 2:00 - 3:15
  11890
• CHIN 4402
  Contemporary Culture
  66% Hybrid
  M(WF) 2:30 - 3:20
  11991
• CHIN 4456
  Advanced Gammar & Linguistics
  Face-to-Face
  TR 3:30 - 4:45
  11993
• CHIN 4499
  Senior Seminar
  TBA
  11996

Chinese Major

The B.A. in Modern Language and Culture has four concentrations to choose from:

• Second Language and Culture
• Teacher Certification in Foreign Language (FLED)
• Applied Business
• Cross-disciplinary Perspectives

Chinese Minor

• Minor in Chinese Studies

Why Study Chinese?

There are many compelling reasons to study Chinese:

1. China is one of the world’s oldest and richest cultures, over 5000 years old.
2. China is currently the second largest economy in the world.
3. China is one of largest trading partners of the United States.
4. Speaking Chinese is an asset and will open new doors for you.
5. Knowing Chinese may give you an edge when applying for competitive positions.
6. Knowing Chinese may give you new perspectives to look at the world.

Career opportunities with Chinese

• www.wang-li.com
• www.eslcafe.com

Internships

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Chinese Club

Every year the Chinese Language and Culture Club organizes a series of cultural events, including a celebration of the Chinese New Year with food and student performances, Chinese cultural workshops, excursion to the local Chinese communities, and guest lectures on China-related topics. To learn more about Chinese Club, join them on Instagram, or check out their OwlLife page.