Languages

Chinese Program

You can earn a Chinese major, minor, or certificate. See the Chinese Advisement page for suggested entry levels and placement. Also see the China LBAT page for Summer study abroad. Take the opportunity to check out the new Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarships for China that were established Summer 2011!

Chinese Program Contents (this Page)

Majors in Chinese:

Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (ALIS), Chinese Concentration

The new ALIS degree program delivers foreign language study in the many contexts in which other languages are spoken, including social and technical communication, cultural perspectives, industry, technology, arts and literature, media and science that will provide you with the competitive edge needed to meet 21st century language requirements of government agencies, multi-national industries, and social organizations. This degree is offered in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Read more...

International Affairs and Modern Languages (IAML), Chinese Concentration

In partnership with the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, the School of Modern Languages offers a joint Bachelor of Science in International Affairs and Modern Languages (IAML), with separate concentrations in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Read more...

Global Economics and Modern Languages (GEML), Chinese Concentration

In partnership with the School of Economics the School of Modern Languages offers a joint Bachelor of Science degree in Global Economics and Modern Languages, with separate language concentrations in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Read more...

Chinese Minor & Chinese Certificate

Earn a Certificate or Minor in Chinese in 12 or 15 credits respectively. Link to general ML Advising read more...; Link to Chinese Advising read more...

Chinese Language for Business and Technology (LBAT), Summer Study in China

This is a Faculty-led intensive Chinese language program in Shanghai and Qingdao.  Earn 9-12 credits in 6-8 weeks with four third-year intensive Chinese language courses. See the China LBAT webpage to read more.

Get a Scholarship to Study in China:

Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) for Study in Taiwan Summer 2012

Thanks to the Cultural Division of the Taipei Econimic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO), the School of Modern Languages is excited to be able once again to offer 2 two-month scholarships to study intensive Mandarin Chinese during the Summer 2012 in Taiwan.

Go on an Exchange Program in China:

Chinese Tutoring at GT (Free!):

"Need help with Chinese!? TASA (Taiwanese American Student Association) is here for you. TASA Secretary Bryan Yang, who is bilingual and fluent in both English and Chinese offers you FREE Chinese tutoring. You can find him every Tuesday or Thursday at the TASA office in Student Center."

  • When: Every Tuesday and Thursday
  • Time: 11:30am~12:30pm
  • Where: Room 2217, Student Involvement Office @ Student Center
  • With whom: Bryan Yang (4th year IE student)
  • See Flyer

Faculty & Instructors

Associate Professors

Assistant Professor

Full-Time Instructors

Visiting Instructors

Part-Time Instructors

New Course!

New Course for Spring 2012!

CHIN 4021: Advanced Language, Popular Music and Culture

Utilizing popular songs/videos as cultural texts, this 3 credit, proficiency based, advanced level language and culture course simultaneously continues the’ development of conversation/oral presentation, listening, reading, writing and web-based research in Chinese. Access page here.

  • Pre-req: CHIN 3004 or equivalent
  • Not open to native speakers/readers

Contact Dr. Paul Foster

New Course in Development!

Planned New Course for Spring 2013!

CHIN 4022: Kungfu Fiction and Pop Culture

Utilizing authentic Chinese kungfu fiction texts, this 3 credit, proficiency based, advanced level language and culture course simultaneously continues the students’ development skills of conversation/oral presentation, listening, reading, writing and web-based research in Chinese.

  • Pre-req: CHIN 3004 or equivalent
  • Not open to native speakers/readers

Contact Dr. Paul Foster

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