About Us
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa is the largest department of its kind in the country and offers a curriculum unparalleled in its breadth, depth, and variety of courses in Chinese, Japanese and Korean Language, Linguistics, and Literature.
Chinese
The Chinese Section of EALL consists of two subsections: Chinese language & linguistics and Chinese literary & cultural studies. Offering faculty expertise in linguistics, language pedagogy, literary and cultural studies, the Chinese Section is one of the largest of its kind in North America and outside East Asia.
Japanese
In the Japanese major, students combine advanced language work with the study of Japanese linguistics and literature. The goal of the major is to produce students who are not only highly proficient in the language, but also have the capacity to work between languages and cultures.
Korean
The Korean Section offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Korean language & linguistics, and Korean literature. Through the Korean Language Flagship Center, students can also enroll in Korean for Professionals programs that include an overseas component.
Important Information
About Us
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa is the largest department of its kind in the country and offers a curriculum unparalleled in its breadth, depth, and variety of courses in Chinese, Japanese and Korean Language, Linguistics, and Literature.
Chinese
The Chinese Section of EALL consists of two subsections: Chinese language & linguistics and Chinese literary & cultural studies. Offering faculty expertise in linguistics, language pedagogy, literary and cultural studies, the Chinese Section is one of the largest of its kind in North America and outside East Asia.
Japanese
In the Japanese major, students combine advanced language work with the study of Japanese linguistics and literature. The goal of the major is to produce students who are not only highly proficient in the language, but also have the capacity to work between languages and cultures.
Korean
The Korean Section offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Korean language & linguistics, and Korean literature. Through the Korean Language Flagship Center, students can also enroll in Korean for Professionals programs that include an overseas component.
Important Information
Chinese Courses
- Course Websites
- Course Offerings for Fall 2011
- Chinese for Business Professionals
BRIX Course Sites for Spring 2009
| CHN 332 | Chinese Reading and Writing Course |
| CHN 442 | Fourth Year Online Reading and Writing II |
| TI 414M | Technical Translation |
Resources for Integrated Chinese Textbooks
Integrated Chinese HomepageIntegrated Chinese Supplementary Materials
Fall 2008 Courses
| CHN 105 | Elementary Chinese for Business Professionals |
| CHN 205 | Intermediate Chinese for Business Professionals |
| CHN 305 | Third Level Chinese for Business Professionals |
Old Course Websites
| CHN 101 (Fall 2005) | Elementary Mandarin I |
| CHN 201 (Fall 2003) | Intermediate Mandarin I |
Fall 2011 Syllabi
View all other Chinese courses on the UH catalog.
Chinese for Business Professionals
Chinese for Business Professionals is a specialized series of Chinese language courses tailored to the needs of professionals planning to do business with China or to live and work in the Chinese-speaking world. These courses are now open to all students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. These practically-oriented courses were originally designed as part of a comprehensive China International MBA program and are strongly focused on spoken and written communication and on culturally appropriate behavior in the workplace. These intensive courses will offer a solid foundation for all professionals, even those with a non-business orientation.
Each course covers approximately one year-level in one semester’s time. Classes meet four days a week, two hours per day, and confer eight semester credits each. Placement is determined based on previous language attainment in standard Mandarin Chinese.
Successful completion of CHN 205 will fulfill the Hawaiian / Second Language undergraduate core requirement. All of the courses can fulfill language requirements in various disciplines.
For placement or more information, contact Professor (Ms.) Haidan Wang, haidan@hawaii.edu, (808) 956-6881.
CHN 105
Elementary Chinese for Business Professionals (8 credits)
Accelerated, intensive elementary course focusing on everyday listening, speaking, reading, and writing communicative needs of business professionals in the Chinese business context. Pre: consent. Fall semester only. This course is introductory and appropriate for students with no previous Chinese language training.
CHN 205
Intermediate Chinese for Business Professionals (8 credits)
Accelerated, intensive intermediate course focusing on everyday listening, speaking, reading, and writing communicative needs of business professionals in the Chinese business context. Pre: 105 (or equivalent) or consent. Focuses on communicative scenarios common in business contexts.
CHN 305
Third-Year Chinese for Business Professionals (8 credits)
Accelerated, intensive advanced course focusing on general advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing communicative needs of business professionals in the Chinese business context. Pre: 205 (or equivalent) or consent. Focuses on general business scenarios using advanced skills, such as making presentations and professional reports.
CHN 405
Fourth-Year Chinese for Business Professionals (8 credits)
Accelerated, intensive advanced course focusing on specialized advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing communicative needs of business professionals in the Chinese business context. Pre: 305 (or equivalent) or consent. Spring semester only. Strong focus on language use in specialized business fields such as finance, marketing, accounting, and law, and on analysis of Chinese business culture. Language production includes preparation and presentation of extended research on business topics, such as case studies.
About Us
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa is the largest department of its kind in the country and offers a curriculum unparalleled in its breadth, depth, and variety of courses in Chinese, Japanese and Korean Language, Linguistics, and Literature.
Chinese
The Chinese Section of EALL consists of two subsections: Chinese language & linguistics and Chinese literary & cultural studies. Offering faculty expertise in linguistics, language pedagogy, literary and cultural studies, the Chinese Section is one of the largest of its kind in North America and outside East Asia.
Japanese
In the Japanese major, students combine advanced language work with the study of Japanese linguistics and literature. The goal of the major is to produce students who are not only highly proficient in the language, but also have the capacity to work between languages and cultures.
Korean
The Korean Section offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Korean language & linguistics, and Korean literature. Through the Korean Language Flagship Center, students can also enroll in Korean for Professionals programs that include an overseas component.