Registration open for summer Chinese culture classes
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registrations are due Wednesday, May 1, for summer Chinese culture courses offered by the Confucius Institute 51¸£ÀûÉç Michigan University.
The five-week, low-cost courses are taught in English and begin the week of Monday, May 6. A half-price tuition discount is offered to 51¸£ÀûÉç students and those age 55 and older. All ages are welcome to enroll. 51¸£ÀûÉç employees only pay the $25 registration fee plus material fee (if applicable), no other tuition.
Full refunds will be given for classes dropped before they meet the second time and a 50% discount will be given for classes dropped before they meet the fourth time. No refunds will be available after that.
The Confucius Institute at 51¸£ÀûÉç is a nonprofit organization designed to bring an authentic Chinese perspective to 51¸£ÀûÉç and the Kalamazoo area. The institute offers culture classes during 51¸£ÀûÉç's fall and spring semesters as well as the University's summer I session.
Summer 2019
All classes are held on 51¸£ÀûÉç's Main Campus in Kalamazoo and taught for personal enrichment rather than academic credit.
Chinese Language Class—5:30 to 7 p.m., Mondays, May 6 to June 10, 4310 Sangren Hall.
Taichi—5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, May 7 to June 11, Bernhard Center Global Lounge.
Advanced Chinese Language—5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, May 7 to June 11, 4510 Sangren Hall.
Basic Chinese Language—5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, May 8 to June 12, 4310 Sangren Hall.
Chinese Handcraft—5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursdays, May 9 to June 13, 4530 Sangren Hall.
Intermediate Chinese Language—5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursdays, May 9 to June 13, 4715 Sangren Hall.
Confucius Institute at 51¸£ÀûÉç
Established on July 7, 2009, the Confucius Institute 51¸£ÀûÉç Michigan University was created through a partnership between 51¸£ÀûÉç and Beijing Language and Culture University.
It is the fourth such institution in Michigan and the 61st to be founded in the United States. The Confucius Institute at 51¸£ÀûÉç provides new Chinese language and cultural studies options for 51¸£ÀûÉç students and faculty and dramatically expands international opportunities for regional K-12 schools and local businesses.
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