| Mandarin
Chinese was first offered at VU in 1991, with a second-level core
course being introduced in the fall of 1993. Chinese at VU is also
enhanced by overseas study opportunities: The University has had
a close working relationship with Hangzhou University, in the People's
Republic of China. since before the inception of the Chinese language
program. This fact, together with the centrality of Chinese study
to the East Asian Studies program, suggests that Mandarin Chinese
is slated for growth here at VU in years to come. |
