随着中国在经济和政治上成为全球更大的参与者，对中国语言和文化的了解变得越来越重要。中国目前是世界上人口最多的国家，也是世界第二大经济体。学习汉语将使您对中国丰富的历史，文化和文学的发展有深刻的了解，您将学习普通话，学习读写古典和现代标准的中文。您将在中国或台湾学习三年级，在那里您将学习语言技能并体验该国丰富的文化。在国外的一年中，您也有机会与当地家庭住在一起。
Mandarin Chinese is the world's second most widely spoken language. Its associated cultures have helped shape the contemporary world in many ways.Edinburgh is the only university in Scotland to offer an undergraduate single honours MA programme in Chinese. Our programme is also extremely flexible and includes the chance to take option courses from a wide range of disciplines.As well as mainland China, our programme considers the significance of Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and their diasporas from a range of perspectives.While we specialise in teaching students with little or no prior knowledge of the language, we can also accommodate students who already have some experience of studying Chinese.Study with us, and you will develop advanced competency in modern standard Chinese. You will gain the skills needed to use the language daily in social and professional settings, focusing on:readingwritingspeakinglisteningAs well as learning to read both simplified and traditional form characters, you will also learn to read classical Chinese. This makes our programme unique.As you progress, you will learn Chinese-English and English-Chinese translation skills.From the very start of the programme, we will also equip you with the core academic and research skills you will need to make the most of your degree by developing your knowledge of Chinese studies and of China’s place in East Asia and globally.Our courses explore:historyliteratureculturepoliticsinternational relations