Chinese

Chinese studies at Bowdoin 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.

More Than a Dozen Bowdoin Graduates Offered Fulbrights, Other Awards
From Denmark to Brazil, from South Korea to Spain, these scholars have secured funding to head overseas to teach English or conduct research in the next academic year.
Almost Two Dozen Students and Alumni Offered Fulbright Awards
Bowdoin students and recent graduates have been offered Fulbrights to teach English or conduct research abroad next year in countries spanning the globe.
Words of Change
Language is not a fixed construct. It lives and breathes and evolves with the people who speak it, with cultural practices, and the passage of time.

Chinese at Bowdoin

Chinese Curriculum