Chinese Language Program

Our program offers a variety of course options depending upon students’ needs and interests. Students can take Chinese language courses to fulfill Dornsife College’s foreign language requirement, as part of their major or minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures, or to achieve their career goals. In addition to developing language skills, students acquire valuable cultural knowledge of the different Chinese language communities through the use of authentic language materials, interactive activities, and innovative technology.

Our program offers a basic language sequence that covers beginning (first year) to advanced (fourth year) Chinese language, including Chinese I, II, III, IV, and Advanced Modern Chinese I, II, III. We also offer theme-based courses in Business Chinese, Conversational Chinese, News and Web Chinese, Classical Chinese, and Chinese Calligraphy. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of EALC’s summer study abroad programs in Beijing and Taipei to gain first-hand experience in Chinese language and culture.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact the Chinese Program Director, Yi-Hsien Liu, at yihsienl@usc.edu.