the Certificate in Modern Chinese Language and Culture programs aim to provide a level of language competency — speaking, understanding, reading and writing — in Mandarin Chinese. In addition, through the inclusion of courses on culture, literature and other related topics offered by Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics and other departments (History, Religion, and Political Science), the program provides a broad overview of Chinese culture and civilization.
现代中文和文化证书项目旨在为学生提供现代标准汉语-听说读写-的语言竞争力。除此之外，通过学习古典学专业、现代语言和语言学专业以及其他学院专业（历史、宗教和政治科学）等开设的文化、文学及其他相关话题的课程，学生能够广泛了解中国文化和文明。