Cities and City Planning in Modern China
An Interdisciplinary Summer Institute for K-12 Educators

Confucius Institute at Rutgers University (CIRU)

Friday, June 22, 2012

Scott Hall
43 College Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
For directions, please see
http://maps.rutgers.edu/building.aspx?NUM=3038

Over the last 30 years, China has experienced a profound economic,
technological, societal, and cultural transformation at a scale and pace
unprecedented in world history. The depth of this transformation is
nowhere more visible in the rapid urbanization of Chinese society. While
only a few decades ago approximately 80% of the Chinese people lived in
the countryside, by 2012 “China’s urban population surpassed that of
rural areas for the first time in the country’s history” (Bloomberg
News, Jan. 17, 2012). In this year’s Summer Institute we will explore
how the Chinese authorities, city planners, architects, entrepreneurs,
and the common people have shaped or were affected by this process, and
how Chinese society as a whole has changed as a consequence of this
recent onslaught of urbanization. The Institute will also feature a
segment on South Korean new town planning and house design that will
allow participants to contextualize the Chinese development within the
larger East Asian region. Topics will be discussed by prominent experts
on contemporary China/East Asia who, in addition to their presentation,
will provide guidance in selecting relevant source material suitable for
K-12 social studies courses. After successfully completing the summer
institute, participants will be able to identify the major driving
forces behind China’s rapid urbanization, discuss urbanization from the
point of view of different stake holders, assess the social, economic,
cultural and ecological consequences of China’s urbanization, and
contextualize China’s recent push of urbanization within the history of
the larger East Asian region. The summer institute is free of cost for
K-12 teachers but there is a non-refundable registration fee of $30. To
register for the summer institute, go to “Course Search” on theContinuing Studies website>  (https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/search.cfm)
and choose “Confucius Institute at Rutgers” under the search option
“Department”.

Application Deadline: Monday, June 18, 2012 For more information on the
summer institute, please send email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2012 CIRU “Chinese Bridge" Summer Camp in China for NJ High School Students:

The final selected participants list has been announced.  The students are preparing for the trip to China in July.  Congratulations!

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CIRU thanks all the schools and students that participated Second Annual CIRU Chinese Language Competition for NJ High School Students on Saturday, March 31, 2012 and Congratulations to schools that won the competition this year.

First Prize - Ramsey High School: Taylor McNaboe, Matthew Bonan, Jacqueline Loughran, and Cecilia Liu (teacher) 
Second Prize - Petty School: Luke Zabinsky, Steven McConville, Catlin Dover and Beverly Jiang (teacher)
Third Prize - Northern Highlands Regional High School: Stephanie Kerner, Maria Ugarte, Yochevet Yoo and Xin Cai (teacher)

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2012 Spring Session CIRU Chinese Classes

Register? Send Email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Conversational Chinese I A
This 8-week course is an introduction to Mandarin Chinese for speakers of English with no knowledge of the language. Focus is on developing students' speaking and listening abilities to handle most common situations in daily life in China. Based on the needs of the students, the instructor will also teach Chinese writing. This course is suited for anyone who plans to visit China, exploring the Chinese market, or simply likes to expand one's intellectual horizon by learning a fascinating language as Chinese. This class meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm starting on March 19, 2012, at 24 College Avenue, New Brunswick.


Conversational Chinese Ⅱ A
This 8-week course is a continuation of Conversational Chinese IB. Focus is on enhancing students' listening and speaking abilities to engage in daily conversations and express their needs with some fluency. Through guided conversation exercises students will also be introduced to Chinese culture and traditions. Completion of this course will enable students to function in a Chinese environment. This class meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm starting on March 20, 2012, at 24 College Avenue, New Brunswick.
Prerequisite: Conversational Chinese 1B or equivalent.

For details, please click flyer.