The Chinese Language Course is an initiative organised by Confucius Institute at Tallinn University. The course includes both language (Standard Mandarin Chinese) classes as well as short introduction to Chinese culture.One of the co-founders of Tallinn University, Estonian Institute of Humanities has been teaching Chinese since mid-nineties.
Currently the Chinese language courses are conducted out by Confucius Institute at Tallinn University, which was established last year. Since then Chinese language has enjoyed great popularity among both university students and people outside university.CITU Chinese language teachers, specialised on teaching Chinese as a foreign language come from Tallinn University's partner - Guangxi University, China.
Period
11-07-2011 - 29-07-2011 (3 weeks)
Target group
The course is not designed for only those interested in Chinese for travelling, study or working reasons, but for everybody willing to put effort in learning this difficult, but nonetheless useful and interesting language.
Course aim
By the end of the course students are expected to be able to recognise, read and write about 150 Chinese characters, hold elementary conversations and have a basic understanding of Chinese traditional culture.
Credits
4.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 100: Without cultural programme and accommodation
Course leader
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Scholarships
5 scholarships are available for students.
Tallinn University
Address: Uus-Sadama 5
Postal code: 10120
City: Tallinn
Country: Estonia
Website: http://summerschool.tlu.ee/
E-mail: birgitk@tlu.ee
Phone: 372 6199599
Chinese Language for Beginners
