Chinese Studies Certificate Program at UH Hilo

Nine Dragon Wall in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

About the Chinese
Studies Certificate
View the requirements for the 17-credit Chinese Studies Certificate at UH Hilo.

Oblique view of structure at Forbiden city, Beijing

Study Chinese Language and Culture at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

The certificate program offers students the chance to deepen their knowledge of the language and the culture of China through study of language, film, literature, architecture, art, folklore, history, philosophy, politics, and business.

Numbers of Chinese Studies Certificate Graduates: 2012-2020

2011-2012: 1

2012-2013: 3

2013-2014: 6

2014-2015: 6

2015-2016: 6

2016-2017: 5

2017-2018: 8

2018-2019: 6

2019-2020: 6

2020-2021: 5

Chinese Cultural Events at UH Hilo

Chinese Language and Culture Classes

Photo of students working on calligraphyFun, lively, engaging classes

  • CHNS 101 Elementary Chinese I (4)
  • CHNS 102 Elementary Chinese II (4)
  • CHNS 201 Intermediate Chinese I (4)
  • CHNS 202 Intermediate Chinese II (4)
  • CHNS 381 Chns Cult thru Arch & Garden (3)
  • CHNS 350 Chinese Folklore and Symbolism (3)
  • CHNS 320 CHNS Festivals & Food Culture (3)
  • CHNS 360 Chinese Culture through Film (3)

Chinese Studies Certificate Tuition-Based Scholarship

2021-2022 recipient: Alicia Yamasaki

Voices from Students of Chinese Studies Certificate!

Listen to students talking about studying Chinese language and culture at UH Hilo!