Chinese Language Program

The Department of East Asian Studies has a strong Chinese Language program, with general instruction available in three levels, from beginning to advanced, plus specialized instruction in advanced reading, writing, and conversation. In addition, there are opportunities for overseas Study Abroad programs.

 

Faculty

  • Professor Feng-hsi Liu has been been director of the Chinese Language Program at the University of Arizona since 1991.
  • Lecturer Hongyi Jia joined the program in 2017. She received her PhD in East Asian Studies from University of Arizona.
  • Instructor Chia-yu Liu joined the program in 2023, serving as an exchange instructor under the partnership with the Taiwan Bilingual Exchanges of Selected Talent (BEST) Program. She received her MA degree from Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages.
  • Instructor Xia Zhang joined the program in 2007. She received her MA degree from University of Iowa.

Together they direct a staff of graduate teaching assistants in East Asian Studies.

Language Testing

For full information, FAQs, and registration links please see the language testing information page

Placement Exams: Before enrolling in Chinese language classes, students may be required to take a placement exam to determine their level. These tests are given during the week before the start of each semester. 

Proficiency Exams: The Chinese Language program offers proficiency exams in Mandarin to allow students to complete their foreign language requirement without taking classes. These tests are given during the week before the start of each semester. 

Classes

CHN 101 - Elementary Chinese I
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.


CHN 102 - Elementary Chinese II
Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.


CHN 201 - Intermediate Modern Chinese I
Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.


CHN 202 - Intermediate Modern Chinese II

Grammar, reading, and conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.


CHN 301 - Third Year Chinese I

Advanced conversation, grammar, reading and writing in modern Chinese for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course


CHN 302 - Third-Year Chinese II

Advanced conversation, grammar, reading and writing in Modern Chinese for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.


CHN 415/515 - Advanced Modern Chinese: Readings in Social Science Texts

Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in social science texts for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.


CHN 416/516 - Advanced Modern Chinese: Composition*


CHN 417/517 - Advanced Modern Chinese: Readings in Modern Literature

Study of advanced modern (Mandarin) Chinese through readings in modern literature. for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.


CHN 418/518 - Advanced Modern Chinese: Conversation*


Study Abroad

Tunghai University, Taiwan, Bilingual Exchanges of Selected Talent (BEST) Program
     Summer program: A 6-week program from June 21 to August 2, 2024. This program offers financial support of $2000 airfare and $830 living expense to selected students.

        Website: https://www.bestthu.com/s-projects-side-by-side

        Brochure https://arizona.box.com/s/9a8hppf6y628pkg6lxqompt4uojgism7

        Introduction video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov9iwG4uj5g

        Application form https://forms.gle/nyTGvZNuUewSviy8A

        Program schedule https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_EUPmS1ou_M2XhTkXEdRR9vIlnkTQ0qvwqDMcQm-UhY/edit?usp=sharing

        Tuition and expenses https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZQmf1mnHszSAF0vF8oTu9AY_AztSSVgFb2Ghu4ZbE-A/edit?usp=sharing

        Scholarship https://docs.google.com/document/d/10KDKnQSMboYkBbIjUqQEywKVFYI3Tr8WChjhwk0Va-8/edit?usp=sharing

 

Chinese Language Table

The Chinese Language Table is held each Friday, from noon to 1 pm, at the conference room of the Learning Service Building, LSB 107. The table is open to all students who are interested in the Chinese language. Students gather together to chat with each other, with instructors and teaching assistants, read books in Chinese or practice calligraphy.

Photo Gallery

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Chinese New Year

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EAS Festival

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Language Fair

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Chinese Singing Contest