The Confucius Institute at UD will offer Chinese language classes, an Introduction to Peking Opera, and other cultural programs throughout the semester.

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Confucius Institute opens registration for fall Chinese classes

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9:49 a.m., Sept. 3, 2015--This semester, the Confucius Institute at the University of Delaware will offer on-campus opportunities for members of the UD community to immerse themselves in Chinese language and culture.

For UD alumni, faculty, staff and their spouses, the institute will run non-credit Chinese courses at three levels throughout the fall.  

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Chinese Level 1 will take place on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. from Sept. 8 to Dec. 1 in 235 Purnell Hall.

Chinese Level 2 will be held on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. from Sept. 9 to Dec. 2 in 235 Purnell Hall.

Chinese Level 3 will meet on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. from Sept. 8 to Dec. 1 in 236 Purnell Hall.

Registration takes place on a first-come, first-served basis, and is limited to 20 people per course. Register now to reserve a seat. 

The Confucius Institute will also offer a series of programs open to the general UD community throughout the fall semester. These programs include the Chinese Corner and Movie Club, designed to help non-native speakers learn and practice their language skills.

Additionally, the institute will host an Introduction to Peking Opera class at 5:15 p.m. on Thursdays from Sept. 10 to Dec. 3 in 122 Memorial Hall.

For more information on this semester’s Confucius Institute Chinese classes or programs, visit the website or contact confucius@udel.edu.

About the Confucius Institute

The Confucius Institute at the University of Delaware, a partner with Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters and Xiamen University, strives to promote Chinese language and culture throughout the University community and general public.

In order to facilitate cross-cultural understanding, promote international educational opportunities, and improve academic collaboration in the Delmarva region, the Confucius Institute initiates and organizes a wide array of language and cultural activities, sponsors academic and scholarly exchange programs, and provides information and consultative services in China’s education, culture and business.

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