Many Americans are starting to take their Chinese studies seriously. Today, more than 600 U.S. colleges and universities offer courses in Mandarin. It's a trend educators say will continue to grow as China's economic influence spreads. And for students, it's a gateway into one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. VOA's Steve Mort reports from Rollins College in Florida, one of the many schools that are building closer ties with China.
Orange TV & You Tube
12/01/2007
The televised discussion panel "Is the 21st Century, the Chinese Century?" which was filmed during our recent Globalization Conference has been airing on the local television station, Orange TV.
Thank you to Professor Allen Kupetz, who has graciously uploaded short segments of all five speakers onto You Tube for your viewing convenience.
Two Orange County Public School officials recently returned from a trip to China that was sponsored in part by the Chinese government. China is actively trying to encourage the study of its language in other countries. 90.7's Judith Smelser speaks to Dr. Ilan Alon, head of the Rollins College China Center, about why China is interested in promoting its language abroad.
Rollins China Center
1000 Holt Avenue−2722,
Winter Park, FL 32789-4499
407.646.2458 (phone) ● 407.646.2458 (fax)
