Courses


Traditional Chinese Medicine

Course duration:
6 hours
Prerequisites:
None
Course description:
This course is a brief introduction to the theory and practice of traditional Chinese medicine. It will provide students with an introduction to some common herbs and their uses. The basic theory of acupuncture and a demonstration of its application will also be given.
Textbook(s) for the course:
None

Basics of Chinese Language and Culture for Business

Course duration:
6 hours
Prerequisites:
None
Course description:
This course will give students an introduction to Chinese language and culture and will provide them with the basic understanding and skills to communicate with Chinese business counterparts.

Methodology:
Classroom instruction and practical exercises.
Textbook(s) for the course:
None

Basics of Chinese Language and Culture for Travelers

Course duration:
18 hours
Prerequisites:
None
Course description:
In this course, students will learn effective approaches to acquire a basic knowledge of the Chinese language and culture to allow them to travel in China, and be able to communicate with native Chinese on specific subjects.

Methodology:
Classroom instruction and practical exercises.
Textbook(s) for the course:
None

Advanced Level 3

Course duration:
30 hours
Prerequisites:
Level 3A: 480 hours of previous instruction or equivalent knowledge
Level 3B: 510 hours of previous instruction or equivalent knowledge
Course description:
This course will train students at an advanced level to further develop their Chinese language skills. The class will introduce vocabulary that is fundamental to business and provide useful and relevant dialogues and exercises. Students will not only improve their language skills but also knowledge of Chinese business culture and economic information.
Textbook(s) for the course:
TBA

Advanced Level 2

Course duration:
30 hours
Prerequisites:
Level 2A: 420 hours of previous instruction or equivalent knowledge
Level 2B: 450 hours of previous instruction or equivalent knowledge
Course description:
This course will train students at a post-intermediate level to further develop their Chinese language skills. The class will introduce vocabulary that is fundamental to business and provide useful and relevant dialogues and exercises. Students will not only improve their language skills but also knowledge of Chinese business culture and economic information.
Textbook(s) for the course:
TBA