CIRU Upcoming Activities:
Evolving U.S.-China Relations: Retrospect and Prospects
A Conference in Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Their Diplomatic Ties
Time: November 12, 2009 All Day.
Place: Scholarly Communication Center, Alexander Library, College Avenue, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of U.S.-China relations, the Confucius Institute at Rutgers University (CIRU) will sponsor a conference entitled "Evolving U.S.-China Relations: Retrospect and Prospects" on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at the Scholarly Communication Center on the 4th floor of Alexander Library, College Avenue, New Brunswick.
Click here for the conference program.
Performing ArtsThe Ethnic Art Ensemble of Guizhou University, China
Nicholas Music Center
Date: 7:00 pm November 17, 2009
Free Admission First Come First Served
The Ethnic Art Ensemble of Guizhou was established in 1998. In the past 10 years, the group has performed in different parts of China as well as in many other countries such as Russia, the United States, South Korea and France. The group was highly praised and won many performing arts awards over the years. Click here for the program.
Chinese Classes offered in Winter, 2010 Register NOW
Conversational Chinese I
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 to 8:00 pm for 8 weeks Conversational Chinese IB
This 8-week course is the second part of Conversational Chinese I. The focus is on further developing students' speaking and listening abilities to handle most common situations in daily life in China. Based on the existing knowledge of the students, the instructor will also teach Chinese characters. 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 Tuesdays and Thursday from 6:30-8:00 pm starting January 12 for 8 weeks. starting January 11, 2010 for 8 weeks.
Fellowship, scholarship and essay contest programs.
Essay Contest for College Students Studying Chinese
Application deadline: October 19, 2009 details -Under committee review
Faculty Fellowship in Chinese Studies. Up to 5 Faculty Fellowships each at $3,000 will be offered for the year 2009-2010. Application deadline: October 5, 2009 details. Under committee review.
Scholarship for Students Enrolled in a Chinese Language Teacher Training Program.Up to 6 scholarships each at $1,000 will be given in the year 2009-2010. Application deadline: October 5, 2009. details -Review completed and all applicants have been notified the selection results.
We thank all the applicants and congratulations to the following students: Jean Chao, Lien-Fang Chen, Nora Hu DeMasi, Qingtong (Lucy) Liu.
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