Program Details

Students particpate in one of three programs, in either the standard track or accelerated language track. Students take the required core course, the required language course, and 2 electives. If students choose to participate in the accelerated track, one of their electives must be a Chinese language course.

• China in a Global Context -- standard track or accelerated language track
  • Mandarin Chinese language course (7 credits) at the appropriate level. Students take a placement exam during orientation in Shanghai.
  • Seminar on Issues of Globalization in China (core course)
  • 2 electives

• Business, Language and Culture - standard track or accelerated language track
  • Mandarin Chinese language courses (7 credits) at the appropriate level. Students take a placement exam during orientation in Shanghai.
  • Seminar on the Changing Nature of Business in China (core course)
  • 2 electives

• Advanced Chinese Studies
  • For students with at least 2 years of Mandarin Chinese language instruction.
  • Advanced Chinese (7 credits)
  • Advanced Chinese Language Research Project
  • 2 electives (in Chinese)