Study and Learn Mandarin Chinese in Beijing China at University of International Relations, Center for International Education

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Electives


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Language Program 2008
	Summer Camp 2008

For one semester and one year students, Elective classes are also provided to strengthen their language skills in listening and speaking as well as enriching their knowledge about Chinese culture.

Electives are scheduled 2 to 4 hours in the afternoons. Each language skill elective lasts 10 to 15 weeks. Each culture elective lasts 5 to 10 weeks. One semester and one year students can take the Elective classes for free. Short term enrollees can still join the Elective class for an extra class fee.

	LANGUAGE SKILL ELECTIVES
	Audio-Visual Course Students will be shown selected movies, videos or TV programs related to Chinese culture and Chinese society. Assignments will be given to inspire their understanding of China as well as improving their listening comprehension skill.
	Basic Journalistic Chinese Articles from Chinese newspapers and magazines will be chosen as extensive reading materials. Students will learn the basic knowledge of lexical and stylistic features of journalistic Chinese

	CULTURE ELECTIVES
	Chinese Calligraphy An art unique to Asian culture also known as Brush Calligraphy. Learn how to form the characters and how the characters represent words. Practice how to handle the brush and makes strokes and lines using the black ink.
	Chinese Painting Earliest form of art known to Chinese people. Study the different fundamentals of traditional Chinese watercolor painting and styles with the help of a painter.
	Chinese Songs Distinctive songs from mainland China of which Chinese songs teachers will have students listen to the original songs and lead the students singing. Songs that will be taught are mainly pop and modern. Handouts for lyrics are given in pinyin and hanzi (Chinese characters).
	Tai Ji Quan Study 'Tai Chi' a kind of martial arts where movements are performed slowly, softly and gracefully with smooth and even transitions. It mainly improves wellbeing and strength.