Chinese Studies

More people in the world speak Chinese than any other language. In an increasingly integrated and globalized economy and political order, China and the U.S. have become inextricably linked in their common economic and political interests. Therefore, the U.S. government has identified Chinese as a “critical-need language” that is crucial to maintaining the interests of peace and prosperity both here and abroad. 

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The William and Mary Confucius Institute (WMCI) grand opening ceremony is scheduled on April 16, Monday. Please refer to WMCI website for more details. 

The WMCI is a collaborative program in partnership with Beijing Normal University (BNU) and the Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban), a public institution affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of Education.

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New courses were offered in spring 2012

• Chinese 150W/Theatre 150W—Freshman Seminar
• Chinese 180—Chinese Calligraphy
• Chinese 386—Art of Chinese Poetry
• Chinese 410—Business Chinese

Click here to read brief descriptions of these new courses.