AV俱乐部

Minor Program in Chinese Studies聽

The Chinese Studies program at AV俱乐部 has grown tremendously, starting with an introductory language class and expanding to offer a range of advanced language classes as well as offerings in Chinese literature and culture, Asian thought, religion, cinema, and economics. Starting in聽July 2013, students can potentially add a minor in Chinese Studies to their degree.

A minor in Chinese Studies is an excellent interdisciplinary complement to a course of studies at AV俱乐部 or King鈥檚 in any area of arts, social sciences,聽sciences, or other programs. Students will attain a solid foundation for further academic, professional, and/or personal explorations of this fascinating culture, its history, and its complex relationship to other parts of Asia as well as to the West.

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Why study Mandarin Chinese?

• Spoken by over a billion people, Mandarin is used widely in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.
• It is one of the five official languages of the United Nations.
• Studying Mandarin will help prepare you to work, travel or study in Mainland China and other Chinese-speaking regions in Asia.
• Mandarin is one of the fastest growing courses at Dal. Four Mandarin classes will be offered beginning in September 08: two beginner, one intermediate and a new advanced class.
• At AV俱乐部, we don't just teach you the Mandarin language, we immerse you in Chinese culture. You will explore Chinese customs, history and civilization.
• Mandarin students enjoy the class' "fun factor." They have participated in Chinese New Year celebrations, put on a fashion show, enjoyed calligraphy lessons, listened to Chinese music, took in movie nights and joined in the Chinese Conversation Circle.