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Chinese Studies Course Selection J-Term 2022 CHSP Core Courses: HIST 109 (East Asian Societies) - first year students only CHSP Electives: MUSI 105 (Arts of China) Spring 2022 CHSP Core Courses: RELI 233 (Religions of China) ANTH 343 (East Asian Cultures) CHSP 499 (Chinese Studies capstone) CHSP Electives: Chinese 102, 202, 303

Expanding Chinese Language CapacityThree months before President Hu Jintao of China made his historic visit to Washington State and met with Governor Christine Gregoire in April, 2006, a group of 60 business, education, and community leaders and policy makers met to explore the possibility of reaching a “tipping point” for interest in expanding Chinese language capacity in the U.S. and Washington State. The group set a goal of “10% of students in Washington State learning Chinese by the year of

Supporting students, business people and communities across Washington State with Chinese language learning The Confucius Institute of the State of Washington (CIWA) provides Chinese language testing services to people in the United States. Tests include: [1] the HSK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì, 汉语水平考试), [2] the HSKK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng kǒuyǔ Kǎoshì, 汉语水平口语考试) and [3] the YCT (zhōng xiǎo xué Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì, 中小学生汉语考试). All tests are internet-based and can be taken on-site or from home. Per recent

Chinese Guest Teacher ProgramThe Confucius Institute of the State of Washington partners with the Chongqing Municipal Education Commission and Hanban to sponsor visiting teachers to teach in K-12 schools in Washington. Whenever possible, these teachers come from partner schools to CIWA-sponsored Confucius Classrooms in Washington. Washington schools request visiting teachers in the fall, then the teachers are selected in Chongqing and sent to Beijing for further training and interviews. In the

Chinese 101 audio material: Chinese Textbook Audio Exercises Introduction A-B Chinese Textbook Audio Exercises Introduction C-E Chinese Textbook Audio Exercises Lessons 1-6 Chinese Textbook Audio Exercises Lessons 7-10 Chinese Workbook Audio Exercises Chinese 102 audio material: Chinese Textbook Audio Exercises Lessons 11-20 Chinese Workbook Audio Exercises Lessons 11-20 Chinese 201 audio material: Chinese 201 Textbook Audio Exercises Lessons 1-10 Chinese 201 Workbook Audio Exercises Lessons 1

Creating a Chinese Language Program ResourcesThe key resource for the program is the guide published by Asia Society: “Creating a Chinese Language Program in Your School: An Introductory Guide” Outline of the Workshop and Links to Resources 1. Understanding the Context: Why is everyone interested in learning Chinese these days? Expanding Chinese Language Capacity in the State of Washington (PPT) – presentation by Dr. Shuhan Wang at International Education Leadership Summit in Seattle, January

The Confucius Institute supports a number of opportunities to learn Chinese at the University of Washington or in the community.Beginner Chinese for the Community (check back in 2020)This weekly course is designed for adults beginners. It aims to develop participants’ basic Chinese language communication skills while gaining familiarity of Chinese culture. (please check back next year for more class offering). Location: Seattle Central Library, Seattle Downtown For more information: Here