Introduction to Chinese Culture New!
Welcome to the world of a fascinating culture of China. This program, which will be done in a series of discussion topics, will focus on explaining the history, traditions and beliefs of the Chinese people. You do not need to speak Chinese to enjoy this program. All you need is an interest to learn about the fabled land of the Silk Road. Topics will include history, arts, Chinese cooking, travel, customs, and more.
Thursdays, Feb.4-April 22, 7-9pm, 137 Meier Hall Registration Fee: $150 /$120-the lower price for CIVU members
Chinese for Beginners
This is a fun filled introduction to the fascinating Chinese language. There are no pre-requisites. The intent of this 12 week course is to provide a basic introduction to speaking and reading Chinese. Your instructor will be a native Chinese. You will focus on building a small vocabulary and learn how to read and write a few Chinese characters. The course tuition includes all materials for the course.
Conversational Chinese
This is a continuation of our Chinese for Beginners course. You will continue to increase your vocabulary and learn to have simple conversations in Chinese and to read and write some basic Chinese characters. You will learn how to ask for directions, talk about simple daily life tasks and be able to read a simple Chinese bus and train schedule.
Chinese for Children (ages 6-11)
This class will introduce children to the Chinese language. Basic words and sentence structures will be learned along with phrases and fun activities such as songs and puzzles. The intent is to make children familiar with a foreign language and to encourage them to learn more about China and the Chinese people.
Chinese Martial Arts & Taiji
Chinese Music (Erhu)
Contact information:
1402 S LaPorte Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383 Confucius@valpo.edu
Phone: 219-242-8655 Fax: 219-464-5511
Our office hours:
9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm (M—F)