Chinese civilization is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world. Its long and rich history awaits further discovery and understanding by those who are interested in Chinese language, history, philosophy, arts, literature, and many other aspects. Chineseis spoken by one-fifth of the world s population and its written language is shared by Chinese communities across the world. Given China s growing international presence and influence in the 21st century, Chinese has become one of the fastest growing languages studied by Tufts students.