Adult Chinese Language Classes

This course is designed for students who have finished Level 301 at China Institute or anyone who has achieved an overall high intermediate level of proficiency in the Chinese language.

The textbook required for this course is HSK Standard Course 4A (上) (Lessons 6-10).

*Upon completion of this level, students may be eligible to take the HSK 3 or 4.

Saturday, 12:30 – 2:30 PM
October 5 – December 14 (No class on November 30)
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)

This class is a continuation of Advanced Reading I. The class will be highly interactive with students participating in discussions on a wide range of thought-provoking topics on contemporary China. A reader series, Reading into a New China, published by Cheng & Tsui (2017) will be used to replace a traditional language textbook. Students will read articles reflecting various social issues in contemporary China, such as the education system and employment. Advanced skills in reading comprehension will be developed, along with professional speaking skills, such as discussion and oral presentation.

The textbook required for this course is Reading into a New China, 2nd Edition Vol. 1 (Lessons 4-6), published by Cheng & Tsui: https://www.cheng-tsui.com/browse/reading-into-a-new-china-2e

Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
October 2 – December 11 (No class on November 27)
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)

This course is designed for those who have completed the advanced course Advanced Reading II at CI or for anyone who has achieved an overall advanced level of proficiency in the Chinese language and seeks to continue their studies by reading more advanced texts. The class will be highly interactive with students participating in discussions on a wide range of thought-provoking topics on contemporary China. A reader series, Reading into a New China, published by Cheng & Tsui (2017) will be used to replace a traditional language textbook. Students will read articles reflecting various social issues in contemporary China, such as entrepreneurship and viewpoints of marriage and love. Advanced skills in reading comprehension will be developed, along with professional speaking skills, such as discussion and oral presentation.

The textbook required for this course is Reading into a New China, 2nd Edition Vol. 1 (Lessons 7-10), published by Cheng & Tsui: https://www.cheng-tsui.com/browse/reading-into-a-new-china-2e

Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
October 5 – December 14 (No class on November 30)
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)

This course is designed for individuals who have completed the advanced course Levels 301-304, and preferably, the Advanced Reading course (Book: Reading into a New China) as well at CI. It is also suitable for those who have attained an overall advanced proficiency in the Chinese language and wish to further their studies by engaging with more advanced texts. The selected textbook for the course, Anything Goes (《无所不谈》), is part of one of the most popular book series published by Princeton University Press. Anything Goes is an advanced modern Chinese language textbook that focuses on newspaper commentaries. The text selections are primarily sourced from local and overseas Chinese newspapers and magazines, covering topics related to economic, cultural, social, and political changes since the reform and opening up of China in the early 1980s.

The class will feature a highly interactive format, with students actively participating in discussions centered around a wide range of thought-provoking topics on contemporary China. The course aims to develop advanced skills in reading comprehension and enhance professional speaking abilities, including discussion and oral presentation.

The required textbook for this course is the Revised Edition of Anything Goes (《无所不谈》), published by Princeton University Press in 2011, Lesson 4 – 6.

Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
October 2 – December 11 (No class November 27)
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)

This course will bring the Heritage Chinese to its advanced level. It is designed specifically for heritage Chinese students who possess speaking skills but need to improve reading and writing skills in Chinese. An innovative textbook has been selected: The Routledge Advanced Chinese Multimedia Course: Crossing Cultural Boundaries. This book offers advanced readers the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of Chinese through a wide range of activities designed to build up both excellent language skills and cultural enrichment. This book is designed to boost learners’ level of useful vocabulary and usage, improve in-depth reading abilities, and provide interesting and culturally important topics for discussion. Writing is also an important part of the training in this class.

Required textbook: The Routledge Advanced Chinese Multimedia Course: Crossing Cultural Boundaries, 2nd edition, published by Routledge: https://www.amazon.com/Routledge-Advanced-Chinese-Multimedia-Course/dp/041584133X

The course, Heritage Chinese Advanced I will cover lessons 1-3.

Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
October 1 – December 3
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)