2019 Spring Semester CIMTSU Course Offerings

Adult Beginning Chinese

The course is for adults who have studied Chinese for one semester or have a limited knowledge of the language. It teaches basic Chinese pronunciation, vocabulary and sentence structures that help to develop students' speaking, reading, and writing skills of Chinese at a basic level. Students are expected to learn the most frequently used words for basic conversation.

• Time: Saturday 8:30AM-10:30AM
• Tuition: $140 
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Adult Intermediate Chinese

The course is a continuation of the Beginning Chinese, and for students who have had an introductory level of Chinese pronunciation, vocabulary and sentences. It focuses on developing skills in reading, writing and more sophisticated conversation. Chinese culture and history will be integrated in the course.

• Time: Saturday 8:30AM-10:30AM
• Tuition: $140
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Children Beginning Chinese

The course is for children (over 6 years old) who have never studied Chinese for one semester or have a limited knowledge of the language. It teaches basic Chinese pronunciation, vocabulary and sentence structures that help to develop students' speaking, reading, and writing skills of Chinese at a basic level. Students are expected to learn the most frequently used words for basic conversation.

• Time: Saturday 8:30AM-10:30AM
• Tuition: $140
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Children Intermediate Chinese

The course is a continuation of the Beginning Chinese, and for children (over 6 years old) who have studied Chinese for one year or have some knowledge of the language. Basic words and sentences will be taught through fun activities such as songs and games.

• Time: Saturday 8:30AM-10:30AM
• Tuition: $140
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Children Advanced Chinese

The teaching will focus on reading comprehension, listening practice, as well as the application of words structure and grammar. The lesson will be arranged and adjusted according to each student's level. Students are encouraged to participate in the oral practice in the class. The objective of the activities is providing students with the chances to communicate certain selected topics effectively in Chinese. (This class is usually for kids aged from 10 to 12.)

• Time: Saturday 2:00PM-4:00PM
• Tuition: $140
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Upon the request of parents, the Confucius Institute provides services of private tutoring of Chinese language. The number of students in the private tutoring is one or two. Please click here for registration.

• Time: To be agreed between students/parents and teachers  
• Tuition: $15 per hour
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The course is for children (over 6 years old) or adults who want to learn Standard Chen style Taiji Quan. This class offers instruction on basic philosophy and Taiji Quan skills(Ti Chi) that can help practitioner's mental and physical health. The teacher will focus on the standard movements of basic Chen Style Taiji forms.

Taiji Quan(Ti Chi), as a kind of Chinese traditional martial arts, has a very close connection with Chinese traditional philosophy, medicine, and war strategy. It is good at overcoming hardness with softness and with little power. In the modern age, it is mainly used as a public sport, that is characterized as being calm, slow, soft and therapeutic. Taiji Quan is a combination of physical exercise and mental exercise.  It is very good for your health and suitable for learners of all ages.

• Time: To be agreed upon by participants and the CI office, please contact us through email: cimtsu@mtsu.edu or call us at 615-494-8696, and tell us your preferred time, we will do our best to accommodate your wishes.  
• Tuition: $140
• Material Fee: actual cost