The Queens University of Charlotte 2009 Summer Institute in Chinese is an opportunity for high school students in North Carolina to study Mandarin intensively for a two-week period in July (July 6-17^th, Monday-Friday). Classes will be offered at the beginning and intermediate levels. 

 

The program will include formal classroom study with a licensed, professional instructor, one on one support from student language facilitators, out of class activities to include martial arts, calligraphy painting and Chinese crafts. In addition, students will be introduced to current topics of interest through a series of guest speakers, and view and discuss Chinese films. At the conclusion of the camp, students will achieve beginning and intermediate level language proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.

 

Rising 9^th-12^th graders are welcome to apply, no prior experience in Mandarin Chinese is necessary. There is no cost for this program, beyond a $50 registration fee. Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.

 

For more information, or to request registration materials, please contact Dr. Alexa Royden at roydena@queens.edu. 

Early student drop off will be available from 7:30AM onwards. Drinks and a morning snack will be offered, with informal Chinese conversation practice.

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