HWS Chinese Program

Welcome to the Chinese Program

Boat Come join the Chinese Program if you have even a slightest interest in Chinese language and culture and in traveling and teaching in China. Many students took Chinese out of curiosity, but they turned out liking it very much.

We will not guarantee you that one or two courses in Chinese language can help you find an ideal job after your graduation, but we can assure you that you will have a wonderful experience in our Chinese classes.

About The Chinese Program

home The Chinese program offers a variety of courses in language, literature, history, religion, and culture. Faculty are trained language teachers and scholars who have specialized in one of the major fields of Chinese studies. The program teaches modern Mandarin Chinese spoken in China, Taiwan, and other Chinese communities. Classical Chinese is taught according to demand.
The Chinese program is a member of the Council for International Education Exchange (CIEE) Chinese Language Consortium. Students who have finished CHIN 202 in good standing can be recommended to participate in the CIEE program in Beijing, Nanjing, or Taipei.
The Chinese program can also arrange for qualified students to study at the Mandarin Training Center or other language institutes in Taiwan. Qualified heritage learners may enroll in Overseas Chinese Youth Tour, a summer Chinese language camp in Taipei, Taiwan.
The Chinese program does not offer a separate major or minor in Chinese at this point, but all courses in the Chinese program are crosslisted with the Asian languages and cultures department and may count toward requirements for the major or minor in Asian language and culture. See the Asian languages and cultures section of this Catalogue for related information.

Where We Are Located

The Hobart and William Smith Chinese Program is located on the 2nd floor of the Stern Hall Building. Chinese Program
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Stern Hall • 2nd Floor
Geneva, New York 14456
Telephone: 315-781-3553
Fax: 315-781-3027
Email:contactus@hws.edu