Welcome to the Chinese program at Case Western Reserve University!
歡迎｜欢迎 The Chinese program offers a variety of courses, ranging from three-level Chinese language courses to courses about Chinese cinema, pop culture, and literature. Besides courses taught in Chinese, students who pursue a major in Chinese are encouraged to take Chinese-related courses in such interdisciplinary areas as Asian art, cinema, comparative literature of Chinese and the West, Chinese religion and history, and international business. Taking advantage of the varied resources of the University and University Circle institutions, the Chinese Program makes the study of Chinese culture an integral part of the student’s undergraduate education. Completing these Chinese courses fulfills the requirements for a minor or major in Chinese. A minor in Chinese only requires five Chinese courses starting at the student’s Chinese language level. A major in Chinese requires twelve Chinese courses, including two Chinese-related courses taught in English. Furthermore, the Chinese Program provides an excellent foundation for students who apply for graduate or professional programs, pursue careers in international business, finance, law, journalism, foreign service, and technological or medical exchange.
Students in the Chinese Program have the opportunity to earn an ACTFL OPI language proficiency certificate. Additionally, the program offers language study-abroad experiences in Taiwan. A separate linguistics study-abroad program (LING 340), focused on cross-cultural service, also travels to Taiwan, providing Chinese language students with valuable opportunities to practice their skills in an immersive environment.
International Multilingual Poetry Festival
DMLL hosts yearly poetry festival: Poetry for Hope.
Chinese Students Cultural Project Awards
Trophy and prizes from the National Chinese Expo of Student Works.
Guest Lecturer joins CHIN 302 Class
On April 10, 2024, Dr. Yawei Li, a new Chinese Lecturer starting in fall 2024, gave a lecture on the incorporation of culture and context in language learning to students in the CHIN 302 class.
Lunar New Year
On February 9, 2024, as Lunar New Year Eve approached, students from Professor Xin Zhang’s CHIN 380 and CHIN 102 embarked on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Chinese culture.
Alumna from China visits CHIN 380 Contemporary Chinese Class
On January 19, 2024, amidst a storm, alumna Xiangxiang Huang from China (‘94, Case School of Engineering) was invited to visit the CHIN 380 class and share her path to a successful career.