Academic Life: Courses
Political Science
(may be taken for graduate credit by arrangement with professor)
POL 428 - Contemporary Political Theory/China Emphasis (3 units) Intensive examination of selected problems and concepts in political theory with a focus on the politics of the People's Republic of China.
(not available in summer)
POL 460 - Modern Chinese Foreign Relations (3 units) Survey of the developments and trends in Chinese foreign relations in the modern period, focusing mainly on the relationship between the theoretical and actual objectives of China's foreign policies from 1949 to the present.
POL 464 - International Relations of East Asia (3 units) National interests, issues, conflicts, relations, and influence of domestic politics in East Asian interstate relations. (not available in summer)
Geography and Regional Studies
(may be taken for graduate credit by arrangement with professor)
GEOG 455: Advanced Regional Study. China: A Geographical Introduction (3 or 6 units) A geographical introduction to China considering the urbanization of China, China’s environmental issues, and China’s place in the global economy. This course covers the physical and human diversity of China, with an emphasis on the historical-geographical evolution of settlement and cultural diversity, agriculture and industry, urbanization and economic growth.
International Business
Global Management in China (3 units transfer credit) Broaden perspectives on globalizing business and international integration. Enhance analytical and communication skills in approaching and resolving international issues.
Chinese Studies
CHN 483 - Classical Confucianism (3 units) This course covers Confucianism and other Chinese philosophies as well as religion in China. (not available in summer)
Chinese Language (Mandarin)
Fall & Spring Language Courses
Language classes are intensive, M-F, all morning sessions
CHN 101/102 - Intensive Elementary Chinese I & II (10 units)
CHN 102/201 - Intensive Elementary Chinese II and Intermediate Chinese I (10 units)
CHN 201/202 - Intensive Intermediate Chinese I & II (10 units)
CHN 202/403 - Intensive Intermediate and Advanced Chinese (8 units)
CHN 403/404 - Advanced Chinese (6 units)
Summer Language Courses
CHN 101 - Elementary Chinese I (5 units)
CHN 102 - Elementary Chinese II (5 units)
CHN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I (5 units)
CHN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II (5 units)
Independent Study opportunities may also be available.
(YISA may cancel, substitute, or change program offerings due to unforeseen conditions or when it is in the best interests of the program.)
Talk with your academic advisors or contact YISA to design a curriculum that meets your needs.