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Posted 4:14PM - Monday, August 7, 2006
Given your interest in China, I thought you would appreciate knowing that the Confucius Institute (http://www.confucius.ku.edu) will be offering Mandarin classes for the public beginning this fall. These practical and enjoyable courses will be held at convenient times for working professionals, families, and retirees over a 10-week period at KU’s Edwards Campus in Overland Park and also in Lawrence. As Time Magazine has said, "If you want to get ahead, learn Mandarin" (June 19, 2006).
Mandarin is the standard and most widely spoken dialect of the Chinese language, and so is essential for Americans interested in doing business, vacationing, or studying in China. Additionally, as Chinese businesses, scholars, and tourists travel to the United States in growing numbers, many Americans are finding Mandarin increasingly useful here.
Please find below details about specific classes or see: http://www.confucius.ku.edu/language_classes.shtml.
Conversational Mandarin for Professionals I
(Donut Chinese!)
Section 1: 7:00am to 7:45am Tuesdays, Sept. 12 - Nov.14
Section 2: 7:00am to 7:45am Thursdays, Sept. 14 - Nov.16
Confucius Institute Seminar Room, Regents Center Library, KU Edwards Campus
Fee: $125.00 (Includes textbooks, study materials and refreshments)
This course is designed for professionals without previous training in Mandarin who need basic Chinese language skills while maintaining a busy schedule. Stop by our class on the way to work for 45 minutes of Chinese, with coffee and bagel or donut to keep you going. If your business schedule requires you to be out of town on the day your section meets, you may attend the other section at no extra charge.
The essentials of communication will be covered with emphasis on the spoken language and practical phrases needed by anyone traveling or doing business in China. Learn how to say hello, introduce yourself, and even say a few words about your company. By the end of this course, you will be able to hold a simple conversation with a professional counterpart in Chinese. Course materials are written in pinyin, the official Romanized (Latin alphabet) spelling system used in China. Chinese characters also are introduced, a definite advantage in reading signs on your next trip to China.
Conversational Mandarin I
(Dessert Chinese!)
Section 1: 7:00pm - 7:45pm, Tuesdays, Sept. 12 - Nov. 14
Section 2: 7:00pm - 7:45pm, Thursdays, Sept. 14 - Nov. 16
Confucius Institute Seminar Room, Regents Center Library, KU Edwards Campus
Section 3: 7:00pm - 7:45pm, Wednesdays, Sept. 13 - Nov. 15
Lawrence High School (HELD IN LAWRENCE, KANSAS)
Fee: $125 (Includes textbooks, study materials and refreshments)
This ten-week course is designed for anyone wanting to learn the basics of conversational Mandarin Chinese. Whether you are preparing for a business trip or a vacation in China, or are just curious about the Chinese language, this is an easy way to start. Have fun learning to introduce yourself, ask about a new friend''s background, or flirt in Chinese! The emphasis is on conversation, but characters will also be introduced briefly for those interested in simple reading skills. This course is designed for adults and high school students without previous training in Mandarin Chinese. 7th and 8th graders when accompanied by a parent enrolled in the course are also welcome.
Foundations of Mandarin Chinese I
7:00pm - 8:30pm, Mondays, Sept.18 - Nov.20
Confucius Institute Seminar Room, Regents Center Library, KU Edwards Campus
Fee: $200.00 (Includes textbooks, study materials)
This is an introductory, comprehensive course that will cover beginning speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. The course aims to prepare students who want to study Chinese in more depth. Classes will cover phonetics, grammar, and cultural aspects of Mandarin Chinese in a more intensive approach than in a conversation classes. This course is geared to adults with little or no previous training in Mandarin Chinese. Teenagers in grades 9 through 12 may also enroll individually, and 7th and 8th graders are welcome when accompanied by a parent also enrolled in the course.
TO ENROLL:
Complete the enrollment form available online at http://www.confucius.ku.edu/ciku_reg_form.pdf, and email it to ciku@ku.edu or fax it to 785-864-5034. Please present a check for the correct amount, made out to the University of Kansas, on the first day of class. The number of students in each class will be limited, so we suggest enrolling early to reserve a place in your preferred section. Please note that these are non-credit courses, so no academic credit is offered through the University of Kansas. For more information, email the Confucius Institute at ciku@ku.edu or call 913-897-8612 or 897-8613.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Nancy Hope
Executive Associate Director for Education
Confucius Institute
12610 Quivira Road, Suite 270
Overland Park, KS 66213
Call: 913-897-8612/8613
Fax: 785-864-5034
nfhope@ku.edu
Posted 4:14PM - Monday, August 7, 2006
| Location : | KU Confucius Institute in Overland Park |
Given your interest in China, I thought you would appreciate knowing that the Confucius Institute (http://www.confucius.ku.edu) will be offering Mandarin classes for the public beginning this fall. These practical and enjoyable courses will be held at convenient times for working professionals, families, and retirees over a 10-week period at KU’s Edwards Campus in Overland Park and also in Lawrence. As Time Magazine has said, "If you want to get ahead, learn Mandarin" (June 19, 2006).
Mandarin is the standard and most widely spoken dialect of the Chinese language, and so is essential for Americans interested in doing business, vacationing, or studying in China. Additionally, as Chinese businesses, scholars, and tourists travel to the United States in growing numbers, many Americans are finding Mandarin increasingly useful here.
Please find below details about specific classes or see: http://www.confucius.ku.edu/language_classes.shtml.
Conversational Mandarin for Professionals I
(Donut Chinese!)
Section 1: 7:00am to 7:45am Tuesdays, Sept. 12 - Nov.14
Section 2: 7:00am to 7:45am Thursdays, Sept. 14 - Nov.16
Confucius Institute Seminar Room, Regents Center Library, KU Edwards Campus
Fee: $125.00 (Includes textbooks, study materials and refreshments)
This course is designed for professionals without previous training in Mandarin who need basic Chinese language skills while maintaining a busy schedule. Stop by our class on the way to work for 45 minutes of Chinese, with coffee and bagel or donut to keep you going. If your business schedule requires you to be out of town on the day your section meets, you may attend the other section at no extra charge.
The essentials of communication will be covered with emphasis on the spoken language and practical phrases needed by anyone traveling or doing business in China. Learn how to say hello, introduce yourself, and even say a few words about your company. By the end of this course, you will be able to hold a simple conversation with a professional counterpart in Chinese. Course materials are written in pinyin, the official Romanized (Latin alphabet) spelling system used in China. Chinese characters also are introduced, a definite advantage in reading signs on your next trip to China.
Conversational Mandarin I
(Dessert Chinese!)
Section 1: 7:00pm - 7:45pm, Tuesdays, Sept. 12 - Nov. 14
Section 2: 7:00pm - 7:45pm, Thursdays, Sept. 14 - Nov. 16
Confucius Institute Seminar Room, Regents Center Library, KU Edwards Campus
Section 3: 7:00pm - 7:45pm, Wednesdays, Sept. 13 - Nov. 15
Lawrence High School (HELD IN LAWRENCE, KANSAS)
Fee: $125 (Includes textbooks, study materials and refreshments)
This ten-week course is designed for anyone wanting to learn the basics of conversational Mandarin Chinese. Whether you are preparing for a business trip or a vacation in China, or are just curious about the Chinese language, this is an easy way to start. Have fun learning to introduce yourself, ask about a new friend''s background, or flirt in Chinese! The emphasis is on conversation, but characters will also be introduced briefly for those interested in simple reading skills. This course is designed for adults and high school students without previous training in Mandarin Chinese. 7th and 8th graders when accompanied by a parent enrolled in the course are also welcome.
Foundations of Mandarin Chinese I
7:00pm - 8:30pm, Mondays, Sept.18 - Nov.20
Confucius Institute Seminar Room, Regents Center Library, KU Edwards Campus
Fee: $200.00 (Includes textbooks, study materials)
This is an introductory, comprehensive course that will cover beginning speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. The course aims to prepare students who want to study Chinese in more depth. Classes will cover phonetics, grammar, and cultural aspects of Mandarin Chinese in a more intensive approach than in a conversation classes. This course is geared to adults with little or no previous training in Mandarin Chinese. Teenagers in grades 9 through 12 may also enroll individually, and 7th and 8th graders are welcome when accompanied by a parent also enrolled in the course.
TO ENROLL:
Complete the enrollment form available online at http://www.confucius.ku.edu/ciku_reg_form.pdf, and email it to ciku@ku.edu or fax it to 785-864-5034. Please present a check for the correct amount, made out to the University of Kansas, on the first day of class. The number of students in each class will be limited, so we suggest enrolling early to reserve a place in your preferred section. Please note that these are non-credit courses, so no academic credit is offered through the University of Kansas. For more information, email the Confucius Institute at ciku@ku.edu or call 913-897-8612 or 897-8613.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Nancy Hope
Executive Associate Director for Education
Confucius Institute
12610 Quivira Road, Suite 270
Overland Park, KS 66213
Call: 913-897-8612/8613
Fax: 785-864-5034
nfhope@ku.edu
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