# Chinese Courses

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[Course Syllabus](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/courses/syllabus)

## Program Required Courses

- LANG 2170

  Chinese Communication Skills for Humanities & Social Science Studies

  ### Course Description

  LANG2170 equips students with key academic writing, critical reading, and oral presentation skills. Students explore China-related topics from interdisciplinary perspectives while adhering to academic integrity.

  ### Highlights

  - Academic writing and critical analysis
  - Effective oral presentation skills
  - Focus on ethics and interdisciplinary approaches

  ### Main Assessments

  - Oral presentation on proposed inquiry topic, objectives and goals
  - Academic writing - Literature analysis and review
  - Academic writing - Critical analysis and review of a study

  ### Target Students

  - Second-year Global China Studies (GCS) students

  ### Learning Experience

  #### Course outcomes

  - Strong academic writing and critical analysis skills
  - Improved oral presentation abilities
  - Broader understanding of China from diverse perspectives
  - Essential communication skills for academic and professional success

  #### Student testimonials

  - *"This course has greatly sharpened my academic writing skills."*
  - *"This course is very interesting, and the additional materials are useful for completing assignments."*

  [Download Syllabus](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/sites/default/files/2025-08/Syllabus-LANG2170-Fall2025.pdf)