The rapid growth of the pacific rim as an economic and technological giant in world affairs has spurred a parallel interest in the region's languages and people. Chinese and Japanese have become two of the most widely taught foreign languages in the United States, critical to a wide range of professions and interests from politics and diplomacy to business, education and cutting-edge technology. But the interest extends beyond purely practical concerns to a growing fascination with the unique play of tradition and innovation, ritual and creativity in the cultures of Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and Japan. Balancing past and future, they have emerged as both partners and competitors in a shifting global order.
Different from the Asian Studies, which is an interdisciplinary program requiring completing a 140 Asian language course, the East Asian Languages and Literatures Department emphasizes, for instance, four-year's of work in the Chinese language as key to understanding the heritage, culture and current affairs of China. It is designed for the diversified liberal arts education in the 21st century to meet the urgent need for China specialists who are competent in the language and able to study China through the original materials. The East Asian Languages and Literatures Department offers a Chinese major, a Chinese minor and a Japanese minor. The Department also provides the two-year language courses (Chinese 140 and Japanese 140) for Asian studies majors.
The East Asian Languages and Literatures Department offers a unique three-in-one opportunity in Chinese studies: 1) individualized language classes with a multimedia-approach using digital textbooks, computerized listening/speaking exercises, homework and quizzes (along with courses in Chinese culture, literature, film and classical Chinese); 2) a Chinese concentration emphasizing the work in the original language as key to understanding the heritage, culture and current affairs of China; and 3) an off-campus study abroad opportunity in Beijing with the Associated Colleges in China program. The three-in-one in Chinese studies aims to prepare students for future studies in gradate schools and professional careers in international trade, government services, diplomacy, private business, journalism and other related fields.
As a pioneer of adopting the multimedia approach in the Chinese language teaching in 1993, the department initiated a biennial International Conference on Technology and Chinese Language Teaching in the 21 Century in 2000, and has ever since hosted and co-sponsored four TCLT conferences providing a great opportunity for Chinese students to practice the language and to experience international events by participating the conference and talking to the distinguished speakers.
In the best liberal arts tradition, classes are small and interactive, with one-to-one engagement with teachers. Hamilton's emphasis on close student-faculty relationships is especially important in language-based programs, where continual engagement and participation are critical to learning.
With its emphasis on language proficiency and an understanding of contemporary East Asian culture, the program is excellent training for further studies in graduate school as well as professional careers in international trade, government service, diplomacy, private business, education, journalism and related fields.
The East Asian Languages and Literatures Department offers a unique three-in-one opportunity in Chinese studies: 1) individualized language classes with a multimedia-approach using digital textbooks, computerized listening/speaking exercises, homework and quizzes (along with courses in Chinese culture, literature, film and classical Chinese); 2) a Chinese concentration emphasizing the work in the original language as key to understanding the heritage, culture and current affairs of China; and 3) an off-campus study abroad opportunity in Beijing with the Associated Colleges in China program. The three-in-one in Chinese studies aims to prepare students for future studies in gradate schools and professional careers in international trade, government services, diplomacy, private business, journalism and other related fields.
As a pioneer of adopting the multimedia approach in the Chinese language teaching in 1993, the department initiated a biennial International Conference on Technology and Chinese Language Teaching in the 21 Century in 2000, and has ever since hosted and co-sponsored four TCLT conferences providing a great opportunity for Chinese students to practice the language and to experience international events by participating the conference and talking to the distinguished speakers.
In the best liberal arts tradition, classes are small and interactive, with one-to-one engagement with teachers. Hamilton's emphasis on close student-faculty relationships is especially important in language-based programs, where continual engagement and participation are critical to learning.
With its emphasis on language proficiency and an understanding of contemporary East Asian culture, the program is excellent training for further studies in graduate school as well as professional careers in international trade, government service, diplomacy, private business, education, journalism and related fields.
The East Asian Languages and Literatures Department offers a unique three-in-one opportunity in Chinese studies: 1) individualized language classes with a multimedia-approach using digital textbooks, computerized listening/speaking exercises, homework and quizzes (along with courses in Chinese culture, literature, film and classical Chinese); 2) a Chinese concentration emphasizing the work in the original language as key to understanding the heritage, culture and current affairs of China; and 3) an off-campus study abroad opportunity in Beijing with the Associated Colleges in China program. The three-in-one in Chinese studies aims to prepare students for future studies in gradate schools and professional careers in international trade, government services, diplomacy, private business, journalism and other related fields.
As a pioneer of adopting the multimedia approach in the Chinese language teaching in 1993, the department initiated a biennial International Conference on Technology and Chinese Language Teaching in the 21 Century in 2000, and has ever since hosted and co-sponsored four TCLT conferences providing a great opportunity for Chinese students to practice the language and to experience international events by participating the conference and talking to the distinguished speakers.
In the best liberal arts tradition, classes are small and interactive, with one-to-one engagement with teachers. Hamilton's emphasis on close student-faculty relationships is especially important in language-based programs, where continual engagement and participation are critical to learning.
With its emphasis on language proficiency and an understanding of contemporary East Asian culture, the program is excellent training for further studies in graduate school as well as professional careers in international trade, government service, diplomacy, private business, education, journalism and related fields.
The East Asian Languages and Literatures Department offers a unique three-in-one opportunity in Chinese studies: 1) individualized language classes with a multimedia-approach using digital textbooks, computerized listening/speaking exercises, homework and quizzes (along with courses in Chinese culture, literature, film and classical Chinese); 2) a Chinese concentration emphasizing the work in the original language as key to understanding the heritage, culture and current affairs of China; and 3) an off-campus study abroad opportunity in Beijing with the Associated Colleges in China program. The three-in-one in Chinese studies aims to prepare students for future studies in gradate schools and professional careers in international trade, government services, diplomacy, private business, journalism and other related fields.
As a pioneer of adopting the multimedia approach in the Chinese language teaching in 1993, the department initiated a biennial International Conference on Technology and Chinese Language Teaching in the 21 Century in 2000, and has ever since hosted and co-sponsored four TCLT conferences providing a great opportunity for Chinese students to practice the language and to experience international events by participating the conference and talking to the distinguished speakers.
In the best liberal arts tradition, classes are small and interactive, with one-to-one engagement with teachers. Hamilton's emphasis on close student-faculty relationships is especially important in language-based programs, where continual engagement and participation are critical to learning.
With its emphasis on language proficiency and an understanding of contemporary East Asian culture, the program is excellent training for further studies in graduate school as well as professional careers in international trade, government service, diplomacy, private business, education, journalism and related fields.
