Explore One of the World's Oldest Civilizations

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.

 

Academics

Spring 2025 Course Offerings

  • Title: Elementary Chinese I

    Schedule: TR 2:00 - 3:15

    CRN: 81624

  • Title: Elementary Chinese I

    Schedule: TR 11:00 - 12:15

    CRN: 81030

  • Title: Elementary Chinese I (synchronous online)

    Schedule: MW 3:30 - 4:45

    CRN: 81626

  • Title: Elementary Chinese I (33% hybrid)

    Schedule: MW(F) 11:15 - 12:05

    CRN: 87387

  • Title: Elementary Chinese II

    Schedule: TR 11:00 - 12:15

    CRN: 81631

  • Title: Elementary Chinese II (synchronous online)

    Schedule: MW 3:30 - 4:45

    CRN: 87388

  • Title: Intermediate Chinese I 

    Schedule: TR 2:00 - 3:15

    CRN: 81640

  • Title: Intermediate Chinese II

    Schedule: MW 3:30 - 4:45

    CRN: 81641

  • Title: Chinese for Professionals

    Schedule: TR 2:00 - 3:15

    CRN: 81644

  • Title: Topics in language, culture, and literature (asynchronous online)

    Schedule: n/a

    CRN: 81646

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

Advisors & Coordinators

 

Why Study Chinese

Choose 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.

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.

Join Chinese Language and Culture Club on GroupMe or OwlLife.

Chinese Language and Culture Club Advisor: Dr. Sha Huang (shuang5@kennesaw.edu)