Introductory Chinese – Online Microcredential

Learn how to speak, read and write in Chinese
Earning a microcredential in introductory Chinese online from Oregon State University will help you to learn basic conversational Chinese and build a strong foundation that will enable you to communicate with a global network.
More than one billion people speak Mandarin Chinese, and as a student in this microcredential, you’ll learn the essentials of colloquial Mandarin with an emphasis on conversation, reading and writing.
This 12-credit, online offering is designed for students with no prior education in the Chinese language.
Coursework
Required courses (12 credits)
Skills
The in-demand skills you’ll develop in this microcredential will give you what you need to stand out and level up your career.
- Basic written Chinese
- Basic spoken Chinese
- Basic Chinese comprehension
How to apply
When applying to this microcredential, you should apply as a nondegree (visiting) student. Check out the resources available to you as a nondegree student while pursuing this microcredential online.
Benefits of learning online with Oregon State
- All classes are developed by OSU's world-class faculty, who are renowned for their research, expertise and innovation.
- Oregon State is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- Oregon State Ecampus is consistently ranked among the nation’s 10 best providers of online education according to U.S. News & World Report.
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