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“This country (China) will have enormous influence in the new century…For those of you sitting in conference rooms drawing pie charts of the competitive landscape, leave half the pie open for the Chinese.  There are companies in China today you’ve never heard of that will emerge as competitive giants in the next decade, threatening your very existence.”

                                                          --Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric,
                                                                from his book “Jack, Straight from the Gut”.


  • The most spoken language of the world with 1.3 billion population being one-fifth of the world’s population:
             

  • China is an awakening giant that will have a huge impact on the U.S. as potential consumers, suppliers and competitors.  China has the fastest growing economy in the world.  With its entry into the World Trade Organization, China expects its growth rate to accelerate.
  • To study Chinese you need to use analytical, interpretive, math and verbal skills, which ultimately sharpens all skills in all subjects.  These skills will make you more competitive in the job market.
  • Gain new perspectives on English and American culture by learning about another culture and language.
  • The influences of Chinese culture go beyond the borders of China.  The Chinese language is used in China, Taiwan, Singapore and Chinese Communities throughout the World. 
  • With a solid base of high school Chinese, you’ll have a jump over other students at the college level.  Give yourself a competitive edge.   Universities who offer a Chinese language program include all Ivy League Schools, all Big Ten Schools, Stanford, Duke, Williams and Mary, Swarthmore, Denison, Kenyon, Wooster, Oberlin, etc..

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