Dr. Zhihong Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zhihong Chen is an Adjunct Professor and Senior Research Associate at Cornell University, specializing in Modern Chinese History and Sino-Soviet relations. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in International History from the University of Cologne, along with multiple master's degrees in education and international studies. Her teaching and research focus on Chinese foreign policy and business culture, reflecting her extensive training in Germany and the United States. Chen has contributed significantly to the field through publications such as 'Mikhail Borodin's China Mission' and 'China Meets the World: Bilingual Business-Finance Cases.' An active researcher, she employs a multi-archival approach to her studies, emphasizing the importance of a bilingual perspective in understanding contemporary Chinese issues. Chen's teaching includes courses on the modern context of China's history, business Chinese, and cross-cultural communication, designed to enhance students' proficiency and understanding of crucial historical and economic narratives.

Research Interests

Courses

Reading Viewing Modern China Business Chinese Global Context Readings Chinese History Business Culture

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture