Literatures and Cultures
425 Kimpel Hall
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479.575.2951
Fax: 479.575.6795
Email the department:
flan01@uark.edu
Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
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- Click here to view Chinese syllabi for
Fall 2013.
- Meet our Chinese language faculty.
- See a list of courses offered.
- Find out about programs of study in Chinese, and see a list of program requirements and options.
- Read about study abroad programs available in Chinese.
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- Get a PDF of our full brochure.
- See links to related programs, departments, & other activities.
- Click here to see a list of fun and helpful resources for Chinese language & culture studies.
Congratulations to 14 students who got Chinese Minors (Chinese Minor started in fall 2011) in the fist group of the Chinese Program!
The Chinese Program at the University of Arkansas offers courses that mainly focus on Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. Currently, we offer many language courses at the elementary, intermediate and advanced levels each semester. Several courses are designed to promote daily communication (including listening,
speaking, reading, and writing Chinese) in a more idiomatic and native way. New courses facilitating business activities and Chinese culture are also highly recommended. Many students have gone to China to continue learning Chinese (with various study abroad programs) or even to further their careers after taking our courses here at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Over 1 billion people around the world currently speak Mandarin Chinese. This means that every day, roughly 
one out of every five people is speaking or communicating in this language. China’s long history has cultivated a Chinese culture that has manifested itself not only in the exquisite ancient architectures, but also in every aspect of a modern society. Now the world is witnessing an increasingly involved China in the international field. China has become the world’s second largest economy as well as a major trading partner for the United States. People who are knowledgeable about this great country, its language, its culture and its society will be in high demand in the years to come.
The Chinese language has become very important for international business. Many top business schools in the nation have actually begun to require their students to have some kind of interaction or experience relating to China. In addition, studying the Chinese language will open a door for you to know about a culture that is believed to be the oldest continuous culture- one that has lasted for over 5000 years.
Use the links to the right to find out more about the Chinese program at the University of Arkansas or to get more resources to help learn about Chinese language and culture.