This program is designed for students with 4-7 semesters of Mandarin Chinese to develop advanced communicative skills in Mandarin Chinese through small classes, tutors, and language clinics; understand contemporary economic and political issues affecting China and the affects of China as a rising power in the world today; and apply skills learned in the classroom to understand the environment outside through independent fieldwork and volunteer opportunities.

Program Snapshot

* Improve your advanced Chinese in this Mandarin Chinese-only program through accelerated language courses, one-on-one classes, peer language tutors, and language activities and clinics
* Enroll in area studies courses related to business, international relations, and film taught in Chinese
* Join in weekend and weeklong excursions “off the tourist track” to practice Chinese in authentic situations; watch an acrobatics show and take a river cruise; volunteer in your community.