Asian Studies

Chinese studies offers courses in language and culture including art, film, government, history, literature, religion, and sociology. Four levels of Chinese language (Mandarin) are offered to enable the student to develop a high proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are expected to integrate their language study with courses related to China, in a variety of fields. Serious students are encouraged to study in China

Faculty

Songren Cui, Chinese language, Chinese Language Coordinator
Christopher Heurlin, Chinese government
Belinda Kong, Asian diaspora
Shu-chin Tsui, Chinese language & culture
Peggy Wang, Chinese art
Yuxia Xiu, Chinese language

Student Activities on Campus A Photo gallery and commentary on what goes on on campus for students studying Chinese language and culture more »

Language Courses Diagram of Chinese Language Courses at Bowdoin College and Course Descriptions more »

Study in China Chinese language students learn the language and the culture in their junior year abroad. more »

Podcasts Three lectures on China are the subjects of recent Bowdoin Podcasts more »