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The Chinese Language

Location: East Asia Pacific Prior Study Required: One Year

Mandarin Chinese is central to global trade, economic competitiveness, and national security engagement in East Asia and beyond. Mandarin proficiency is strategically valuable for Americans pursuing careers in government, business, and technology. CLS participants study Mandarin Chinese while engaging with its use across professional, cultural, and social contexts.

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"Studying Mandarin opened doors I hadn’t imagined before. It directly helped me secure a position at an association of private equity companies, where my language skills and cultural insights became invaluable." - CLS Chinese Scholar

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