The Chinese program includes beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses that teach students to speak, read, write, and comprehend standard Chinese (Mandarin). When offered, the first-year class focuses on oral proficiency and grammar structures and culminates in end-of-semester projects that draw on the students’ interests. Reading and writing is emphasized in the second-year class, as students are introduced to short stories, poetry, and film. Student work in class and conference is supplemented by weekly meetings with the language assistant and by the lunchtime Chinese Table. Extracurricular activities include visits to museums and excursions to New York City’s various Chinatown neighborhoods.
Chinese
Cross-Disciplinary Paths
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Africana Studies
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Architecture and Design Studies
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Cognitive and Brain Science
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Development Studies
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Ethnic and Diasporic Studies
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Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Health, Science, and Society
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Information Studies
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International Studies
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Latin American and Latinx Studies
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Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
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New Genres and Interactive Art
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Political Economy
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Sarah Lawrence Interdisciplinary Collaborative on the Environment (SLICE)
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Urban Studies