When demand warrents, Classical Chinese beyond the elementary level is also offered. Literature is taught on a regular basis as well, both in the original and in English translation.
Overseas programs are available for advanced students to study in China.
Funds for language study in East Asia are available from the Weedon East Asia Travel Fund. 102 Elementary Chinese Students are introduced to the basic grammer and a set of vocabulary generally recognized as useful in everyday communication. Using integrated pedagogical and authentic materials, the course adopts a mutli-faceted approach to help students gain training in listening, speaking, reading and writing standard Mandarin Chinese. This course in accelerated elementary Chinese will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writingThis is a one-semester course, but will cover study materials normally covered in one year. CHIN 180 Chinese Calligraphy Introduction to the history, masters, styles, and techniques of Chinese Brush Calligraphy.