Our commitment to language instruction, cultural exploration and analysis provides students with solid and rigorous language training as well as a deep understanding of Chinese culture, history, politics, economic transformation, society, and lifestyle. The program offers various courses, from elementary to advanced, in Mandarin Chinese. Through analyzing a variety of cultural products, practices, and perspectives, students develop their critical thinking skills, open-mindedness, and cultivate cultural awareness that prepares them to approach other cultures and communicate in the real-world, as global citizens.