Learning Chinese at KSU

Spoken by over 1.4 billion people, Chinese connects you to one of the world’s most dynamic civilizations and the second largest economy. Learning Chinese opens doors to global careers in business, technology, education, and culture while deepening your understanding of China’s rich heritage and modern transformations.

KSU Chinese Program offers a supportive and immersive environment with major and minor options, a study abroad program, internship opportunities, a one-on-one language partner program with college students in China, and the Chinese Club. Students can begin with CHIN 1001 or enroll in a level that matches their proficiency, gaining the skills and experiences to communicate, connect, and thrive in an interconnected world.

Career Opportunities for Chinese Speakers

 

  • Indeed — Search for “Chinese language jobs” or “Mandarin speaker” to find thousands of listings across teaching, business, technology, and customer service. Indeed
  • FlexJobs — A platform for remote and flexible work. Their “Chinese jobs” category highlights roles that require Chinese language skills, including part-time and freelance options. FlexJobs
  • 88JOBS — A job board specializing in bilingual Mandarin/Chinese talent in Europe and beyond, listing roles in business development, customer service, software engineering, and more. 88JOBS
  • Asian‑Jobs.com — A US-based board for bilingual Chinese/Cantonese and Asian-language roles across multiple sectors. Asian-Jobs.com
  • Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA) — Their job announcements page features academic/teaching positions in Chinese language and culture. clta-us.org

Resources

  • Study Abroad
  • Internship
  • One-on-One Language Partner Program
    • Our one-on-one Language Partner Program connects KSU students with college students in China for authentic, cross-cultural communication. To date, over 200 KSU students have built friendships and improved their Chinese through real conversations with native speakers. This interactive exchange allows students to practice language skills, share cultural perspectives, and gain confidence using Chinese in everyday contexts — making learning both meaningful and fun. Contact Dr. Wenhua Jin wjin@kennesaw.edu for more information.
  • Tutoring
  • 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, excursions to the local Chinese communities, and guest lectures on China-related topics.

      Join Chinese Language and Culture Club on GroupMe or OwlLife.

Major, Minor and Double Major/Minor

The Modern Languages and Cultures (Chinese Track) and Chinese Minor at KSU offer flexible paths for students to integrate language and cultural studies into their degree. With a curriculum designed to complement other disciplines, students can easily double major in Modern Languages and Cultures (Chinese track) and Asian Studies, or combine a major and minor in these two areas. Adding Chinese to your degree not only broadens your global perspective but also strengthens your career potential in today’s interconnected world.

Beyond the Classroom

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    Education Abroad

    Your gateway to study abroad opportunities.

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    Critical Language Scholarship

    An intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program.

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  • STARTALK Logo. STARTALK is a federal grant program managed and funded by the National Security Agency.

    STARTALK

    Intensive summer programs for critical-need foreign languages.

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Faculty

Name
Position

  • Asian Studies Program Director and Associate Professor of Chinese

    shuang5@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6366
    PS 249

    Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Chinese and Asian Studies Program

  • Professor of Chinese

    wjin@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6366
    PS 137

    Professor, Chinese Club Advisor, and Chinese Internship & Study Abroad Advisor, Chinese and Asian Studies Program

  • Professor of Chinese

    lmeng@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6366
    PS 203

    Professor, Chinese and Asian Studies Program

  • Part-Time Assistant Professor of Chinese

    yxie10@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6366
    PS 221

    Part-time Faculty, Chinese and Asian Studies Program

  • Part-Time Instructor of Chinese

    lfan1@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6366
    PS 221

    Part-time Faculty, Chinese Program

  • Part-Time Assistant Professor of Chinese

    yyang35@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6366
    PS 221

    Part-time Faculty, Chinese and Asian Studies Program