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Chinese Language and Culture Courses

With the Confucius Institute at The

University of Arizona (CIUA)

CIUA is a committed

collaboration between

the University of Arizona

and the Hanban in Chi-

na. By the end of 2011,

there were 358 Confu-

cius Institutes world-

wide. CIUA is very proud

to be one of a small

number of Confucius

Institutes situated in a

top-ranked US research

university, an extremely

supportive community

and in stunning natural

surroundings.

Ruan Performance The ruan is a Chinese plucked string instrument with a fretted neck, a circular body, and four

strings. The Ruan family of instruments is like the violin family, containing four sizes in range:

Picc-Ruan, Ruan, Baritone, Ruan and Bass Ruan.

Level 1: September 4 - December 4, 2014 (Thurs., 12 p.m. -1 p.m.) Fee: $ 60 Level 2: September 5 - December 5, 2014 (Fri., 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Fee: $ 60

Guzheng Performance Guzheng is a Chinese musical instrument with a 2000 year history. It is a plucked zither with

21 strings and movable bridges. CIUA will provide instruments used during the class. Stu-

dents may decide to buy or rent the instrument after six weeks of study.

Level 1: September 6 - December 6, 2014 (Sat., 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.) Fee: $ 60

Level 2: September 6 - December 6, 2014 (Sat., 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.) Fee: $60

Level 3: September 6 - December 6, 2014 (Sat., 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Fee: $ 60

Level 4: September 6 - December 6, 2014 (Sat., 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.) Fee: $60

Chinese Song Performance Learn modern Chinese songs which are characterized by beautiful melody. With an emphasis

on easy-to-learn Chinese, each class includes the following sections: sing together; lyrics;

vocabulary; grammar notes; background on the songwriters; the music score; lyrics, vocabu-

lary, grammar and related information.

Level 1: September 4 - December 4, 2014 (Thurs., 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Fee: $60

Chinese Martial Arts Students will learn hand-by-hand the traditional martial arts, including basic Kung Fu train-

ing, Shaolin Fist and Shaolin weapons. Master Junming Zhao is a visiting scholar from the

Songshan Shaolin Vocational Institute of China and the winner of numerous international

martial arts and Tai Chi competitions.

August 30 - December 6, 2014 (Sat., 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.) Fee: $70

Chinese Tai-Chi You will learn, hand-by-hand, the original Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan, Yang’s Style, Basic Taiji

training and Qigong. Please wear comfortable and flexible clothing.

August 30- December 6, 2014 (Sat., 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Fee: $70

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CIUA’s future is

based on a founda-

tion of three strong,

closely-connected,

and synergistic

realms:

1. Language instruc-

tion and teacher

training

2. Health promo-

tion and wellness

of the mind and

body with a focus

on traditional

Chinese medicine

and martial arts

3. Chinese music

and performance

arts appreciation

and teaching

Chinese traditional medicine and wellness For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – especially acupuncture, massage

and China’s unique wellness culture -- has played a central role in protecting people’s health.

Although these treatments are sometimes regarded with suspicion they have no ill effects on

the human body and, in fact, increasing numbers of people around the world receive and

study them on a regular basis. After completing the course, students will gain theoretical

knowledge of TCM and wellness culture, as well as have the ability to perform simple massage

exercises. September 9 - December 4, 2014 (Tue. & Thurs., 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.) Fee: 144

Chinese For Business This valuable course is specifically designed for people who would like to learn aspects of the

Chinese language essential and necessary for conducting business with and in China. Language

comprehension and an introduction to culturally applicable business strategies will be includ-

ed. Students will also become familiar with Chinese customers’ expectations, concerns, and

needs as well as gain insights and working knowledge of competitors.

Level 1: September 8 - December 4, 2014 (Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) Fee: $175

Chinese For Tourists Specifically designed for those who want to learn language essential for travel in China, this

course will provide an introduction to Chinese with an emphasis on traditional culture. Topics

include an overview of many scenic and historical sites, discussion of traditional Chinese arts,

and other topics to make your travel more enriching and enjoyable.

September 2 - December 4, 2014 (Tue. & Thurs., 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.) Fee: $120

HSK Test Prep HSK Test is an international standardized text of Chinese proficiency approved by the Chinese

government. The Confucius Institute at the University of Arizona serves as the first Internet-

based Chinese Test Center in Arizona. The Center offers Chinese proficiency Test/Hanyu

Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) twice a year.

Level 3-4: September 9 - December 4, 2014 (Tue. & Thurs., 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Fee: $120

Level 5-6: September 10 - December 3, 2014 (Wed., 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.) Fee: $120

Calligraphy Chinese Calligraphy isn't simply just about writing. It's about the writer's feelings when placing those characters on a piece of paper. In this course you will study calligraphy from the basics; such as brush strokes and their movements, great calligraphers' pieces, and then finish with your very own work of calligraphy.

September 5 - December 5, 2014 (Fri., 5 p.m. - 6 :30 p.m.) Fee: $ 60