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Kelly Janis and Scott Greene
Issue date: 11/30/06 Section: News
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Midd adds masters degree in Chinese to Language Schools
This summer, the College's Language Schools will enjoy a much-lauded addition as fifteen students pursue a Master of Arts degree in Chinese, widely considered one of the most increasingly useful focuses of language study. Students have the option of acquiring their degree either during four summers at Middlebury, or two summers on the Vermont campus coupled with an academic year in between spent at the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
Michael E. Geisler, dean of Language Schools and Schools Abroad, was enthusiastic about the first new masters' degree program adopted by the College in 23 years.
"We had been considering the introduction of a Chinese graduate program for some time, but recent events - increased importance of China as an economic power and an important geostrategic partner of the United States - make a powerful case for moving ahead with this now," Geisler said. "Chinese is one of the 'critical' languages identified by President Bush as one of the areas in which we need to invest more educational resources."
"The Middlebury Language Schools, with their reputation for excellence in language education, are in a better position to address this need than anybody else," Geisler added. "We already have an excellent intensive undergraduate language program in place. We can build on this infrastructure to move quickly in addressing a pressing national need."
Admissions begins talks to select early class of 2011
The Admissions Office has begun deliberations on 678 received Early Decision 1 (ED 1) applications, a five percent rise from a year ago, according to Dean of Admissions Robert Clagett.
"I'm not positive that is a final figure yet, but it is probably close," Clagett said, adding that applications from international students may arrive soon.
As admission officers sit down to deliberate, Clagett reaffirmed the College's commitment to individualized admissions policies. A recent civil rights suit filed against Princeton University by Yale first-year Jian Li has sparked debate about the role race plays in admissions. Li, who is Asian, is claiming that Princeton did not admit him because of his race. Clagett is skeptical of the suit.
This summer, the College's Language Schools will enjoy a much-lauded addition as fifteen students pursue a Master of Arts degree in Chinese, widely considered one of the most increasingly useful focuses of language study. Students have the option of acquiring their degree either during four summers at Middlebury, or two summers on the Vermont campus coupled with an academic year in between spent at the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
Michael E. Geisler, dean of Language Schools and Schools Abroad, was enthusiastic about the first new masters' degree program adopted by the College in 23 years.
"We had been considering the introduction of a Chinese graduate program for some time, but recent events - increased importance of China as an economic power and an important geostrategic partner of the United States - make a powerful case for moving ahead with this now," Geisler said. "Chinese is one of the 'critical' languages identified by President Bush as one of the areas in which we need to invest more educational resources."
"The Middlebury Language Schools, with their reputation for excellence in language education, are in a better position to address this need than anybody else," Geisler added. "We already have an excellent intensive undergraduate language program in place. We can build on this infrastructure to move quickly in addressing a pressing national need."
Admissions begins talks to select early class of 2011
The Admissions Office has begun deliberations on 678 received Early Decision 1 (ED 1) applications, a five percent rise from a year ago, according to Dean of Admissions Robert Clagett.
"I'm not positive that is a final figure yet, but it is probably close," Clagett said, adding that applications from international students may arrive soon.
As admission officers sit down to deliberate, Clagett reaffirmed the College's commitment to individualized admissions policies. A recent civil rights suit filed against Princeton University by Yale first-year Jian Li has sparked debate about the role race plays in admissions. Li, who is Asian, is claiming that Princeton did not admit him because of his race. Clagett is skeptical of the suit.
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