Confucius Institute at Troy University
Courses

Confucius Institute offers weekday evening and Saturday morning classes in Chinese language (Mandarin) along with a varied program of cultural classes, seminars, lectures and special events.

If you cannot find a course to suit you, let us know! Daytime and additional classes will be scheduled in line with demand.

2009 Fall

Credit Courses (3):
Introduction Chinese Language and Culture
Intro CHI 1101
Intro CHI 1102

Intermediate Chinese Language and Culture
Inter CHI 2201
Inter CHI 2202

Non-credit Courses:
Language courses for Children
Confucius Classroom
K-12

Language courses for Adults
Beginner Chinese 1
Beginner Chinese 2
Beginner Chinese 3

Beginner Business Chinese 1
Beginner Business Chinese 2
Beginner Business Chinese 3

Business Courses
Business 1
Business 2
Business 3

We offer Beginner Business Chinese courses to professionals in the business community and those preparing for longer stays in China.

The type of courses envisaged include language courses, seminars on special subjects as Chinese law, politics or economics, as well as training on cross cultural management, successful negotiation in China, and Chinese business culture.

Courses will meet specific needs and requirements and delivered at time and in a place to suit the individual.

We offer:
• Audit of company needs and development of a course/project/program for an organization and its staff from board level to shop floor
• Excellent language teaching based on longstanding experience within the institute and on cooperation with Chinese partners
• In depth expertise from experience and academic staff in specialized areas
• Professional courses on intercultural issues by academic experts with personal experience
• Individual design and delivery of courses to suit needs and time available
• Outreach programs delivered across Alberta and Canada

Cultural Courses

Calligraphy Classes
The purpose of this course is to introduce Chinese Calligraphy as an art unique to the students. By the end of the term, students are expected to be able to understand some main Chinese calligraphy styles, rules for strokes order, and basic constructions of Chinese characters.

Term Dates
Classes will be offered in autumn, winter, spring and summer.