Major trends and traditions in the arts, literatures and languages, religions and philosophies of China.
This course is the second semester of Beginning Chinese for Professionals. It will continue with foundations in basic Chinese language in a business context. As in CHN 107, more emphasis will be placed on speaking and listening. Topics include introducing products, dinner invitations, going out in the evening, asking for directions, shopping and farewells. At the end of the course students will be able to engage in conversations with their co-workers in a company, their business partners, and their clients.
This course is designed for students who have career plans of doing business in China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. No previous Chinese background is required. The course will give students a foundation of basic Chinese language in a business context. While all four skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing) will be covered, more emphasis will be placed on speaking and listening. Topics include introducing oneself and family, meeting the company manager, inquiring about someone's profession, making appointments, and visiting a company. At the end of the course students will be able to engage in simple conversations with their co-workers in a company, their business partners, and their clients. This course does not satisfy the foreign language requirement. It also does not count towards required language units for EAS major or minor.
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Sponsored by the Taiwan BEST Grant
The Chinese Language Program held a Lantern Festival celebration on February 14th, 2025. Traditionally, people celebrate the festival by holding a lantern and eating tang yuan (glutinous rice balls). Students participated in a variety of fun activities, including decorating paper lanterns, playing ping pong, picking up M&Ms with chopsticks, and competing in 3-legged races. Tang yuan was cooked on site and everyone enjoyed the rice balls with black sesame paste and peanut butter.
Traditional Japanese Storytelling in English!
Join us on Thursday, February 20th for a day of laughter and learning with the English Rakugo Association. Rakugo is a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, performed while seated on stage with only a folding fan and a hand towel as props. This time, we will be performing Rakugo in English right here in Tucson!
📅 Date: Thursday, February 20th
🛠️ Workshop: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 📍 Main Library Room 112
🎭 Performance: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 📍 Manuel Pacheco Integrated Learning Center Room 140
Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the humor and tradition of Japanese storytelling.
Sign up for the workshop and RSVP for the performance today!
Hosted by the Chinese Language Program
The Chinese Language Program held a Mahjong party on January 29th, 2025, to celebrate the Year of the Snake. More than 80 students from Chinese language classes, TAs, and instructors participated in the event. Students played Mahjong and Gomoku games while snacking on sunflower seeds, which are traditional Chinese snacks. Most of the students learned to play these games for the first time. They also enjoyed a feast of traditional Chinese food, including spring rolls and kung-pao chicken. The Taiwan BEST grant and EAS sponsored this event. We thank the instructors and TAs for their hard work and contributions. It was great fun!
Humanities in particular Italian Language helped me get selected for a business trip to Milan in my first year of work, interacting with clients and traveling abroad on my own. I have kept involved in my Italian-American heritage in participating in the Italian American Future Leaders Conference.
At my company we are constantly adapting to other cultures and also relying on context to get the true intent of the message. Humanities has prepared me for this by not taking the translation literally but to have supporting evidence and context to understand in its entirety.
Open to the U of A Community!
Sponsored by Huayu BEST Funding from the Taipei Economic & Culture Office, Los Angeles
The Department of East Asian Studies’ Chinese Language Program invites you to join the Lantern Festival celebration and immerse yourself in Chinese culture through a series of
exciting activities on Friday, February 14th, from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m.! Enjoy eating glutinous rice balls (汤圆), painting colorful lanterns (灯笼), playing Chinese whisper games, and competing in ping pong. This is a perfect opportunity to practice your Chinese communication skills in a fun and interactive environment with your peers while learning about the unique food traditions of the Chinese Lantern Festival
