Chinese Language & Culture
The Minor in Chinese Language and Culture is for advanced language learners who would like to improve their written and oral communication skills in both academic and professional settings. Students in this program will also advance their linguistic knowledge and cultural literacy from cross-cultural perspectives.
Honours Bachelor of Arts
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- Interpreter
- International Trade Officer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Foreign Affairs Specialist
- Immigration Officer
- Historian
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Sample Courses
This advanced project-based language course introduces practical uses of spoken and written Mandarin Chinese in business contexts. The course emphasizes critical thinking skills in reading and writing and focuses on developing students’ ability in writing argumentative essay and conducting oral presentation in formal settings.
This course focuses on issues such as the pursuit of harmony in the co-existence of multiple cultures, and how overseas Chinese writers deal with and understand the dissemination of Chinese culture and its interaction with other cultures.
This advanced level course discusses the cultural influence of Confucianism on Chinese writing, philosophy, religion, education, literature, customs, ethics, and society. The readings covered in this course are mainly in modern Chinese language.
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