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Chinese

Chemeketa offers three Chinese classes to help fulfill the arts and letters requirements of our transfer degrees.

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  • Some of our students in a group hug
  • Four Colorfully Dressed Students
  • Three students graduating at commencement

Why choose Chinese?

Chinese is the language of over 1.2 billion native speakers. It is the official language of –

  • People's Republic of China
  • Republic of China (Taiwan)
  • Singapore

 

What will you learn?

The three-course sequence will introduce Mandarin Chinese with a focus on –

  • Writing skills
  • Speaking skills
  • Understanding native cultural practices

What will you do?

  • Given the increasing economic and political importance of these countries, knowledge of Chinese could create career opportunities in Asia
  • You could also impress friends and family at Chinese restaurants