Program Required Courses

  • LANG 2170
    Chinese Communication Skills for Humanities & Social Science Studies

    Course Description

    LANG2170 equips students with key academic writing, critical reading, and oral presentation skills. Students explore China-related topics from interdisciplinary perspectives while adhering to academic integrity. 

    Highlights

    • Academic writing and critical analysis 

    • Effective oral presentation skills 

    • Focus on ethics and interdisciplinary approaches 

    Main Assessments

    • Oral presentation on proposed inquiry topic, objectives and goals 

    • Academic writing - Literature analysis and review 

    • Academic writing - Critical analysis and review of a study 

    Target Students

    • Second-year Global China Studies (GCS) students 

    Learning Experience

    Course outcomes 

    • Strong academic writing and critical analysis skills 

    • Improved oral presentation abilities 

    • Broader understanding of China from diverse perspectives 

    • Essential communication skills for academic and professional success 

    Student testimonials 

    • "This course has greatly sharpened my academic writing skills." 

    • "This course is very interesting, and the additional materials are useful for completing assignments."