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===TCSOL===
 
===TCSOL===
 
This is a certificate program on Teaching Chinese.
 
This is a certificate program on Teaching Chinese.
 
==Chinese organisations==
 
 
''Disclaimer:'' Some of the organisations listed here may not be "Chinese", depending on which side of the diplomatic / political table you sit. In the interests of inclusion, they are provided, though neither WikiCU nor the author holds any position as to whether Taiwan is considered "Chinese" or not.
 
 
In general, student organisations are split up in two categories: one, clubs for students ''from'' China studying overseas, mostly graduate students, and two, clubs for students of Chinese descent, mostly undergraduates.
 
 
===AAA===
 
The [[Asian American Alliance]] is a pan-Asian student-interest group that is politically active in stuff like multiculturalism and diversity and affirmative action. They endorsed the [[2007 hunger strike]].
 
 
===CCBSG===
 
Columbia Chinese Bible Study Group
 
 
===CCF===
 
Chinese Christian Fellowship at Columbia University
 
 
===CSC===
 
The [[Chinese Students Club]] is a group dedicated to Chinese identity / culture / etc. Members need not be ''from'' China, though most are of Chinese descent.
 
 
===CUASIA===
 
Asia-Pacific Development Society (CUASIA) is a student organization affiliated with Columbia University. They create international programs to promote cultural exchange between the citizens in the United States and those in the Asia-Pacific region.
 
 
===CUCSSA===
 
The [[Columbia University Chinese Students and Scholars Association|Columbia University Chinese Students and Scholars Association: United for China's Peaceful Rising]] is a batshit insane organisation made up of students ''from'' China. They have been accused of being "an arm of the Chinese government" in the majority of content on their website are attacks on Falun Gong sourced from the Chinese government, and that up until last spring, their "Advisory Board" consisted solely of Chinese diplomats based at the Chinese Consulate and UN mission.
 
 
===CUMC-CSSA===
 
Columbia University Medical Center Chinese Students and Scholars Association
 
 
===CUTSA===
 
The Columbia University [[Taiwanese Student Association]] is comprised of students ''from'' Taiwan.  Not to be confused with [[TASA]].
 
 
===FCI===
 
[[Future China Initiative]] seeks enlightenment of Chinese people, and to call for a rational formation of Chinese communities. FCI was originated from Teachers College Chinese Student Club (1913), whose name was changed to TCCSSA in 2007, and to Future China Initiative in December 2011. They have students from different fields as board members.
 
 
===GCI===
 
Greater China Initiative, ran by SIPA students.
 
 
===GCS===
 
Greater China Society, ran by B-school students.
 
 
===HKSSS===
 
The [[Hong Kong Students and Scholars Society]] is an organisation dedicated to supporting Hong Kong students at Columbia, though students need not have any affiliation whatsoever with Hong Kong to join. They are responsible for holding Columbia's annual Big-2 Tournament.
 
 
===Jubilation!===
 
This is a Christian a cappella group. Though not specified as Chinese group, a majority of its members are Chinese. 
 
 
===TASA===
 
The [[Taiwanese American Students Association]] is a group dedicated to Taiwanese identity and culture. Members need not be ''from'' Taiwan, though most are of Taiwanese descent. Not be confused with CUTSA
 
 
===TC Chinese Student Club===
 
See [[Chinese#FCI]].
 
  
 
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Revision as of 12:24, 26 March 2012

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This page addresses Columbia's amazing Chinese language program as well as resources for students from and/or interested in China, Chinese culture, or the Chinese language. For student organizations related to China, see the China page.


Academic programs

Chinese language program (东亚语言文化系中文部)

Chinese at Colubia is taught under the aegis of the EALAC department. The faculty has occasionally been marred by disputes between those affiliated with Taiwan vs. those affiliated with mainland China.

Center on Chinese Education

This is a research center on Chinese education, ran mainly by professors and students on Economics of Education, and exchange scholars from various institutes in China.

TCSOL

This is a certificate program on Teaching Chinese.

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