Confucius says

xué ér shí xí zh? ?bú yì shu? h? ?y?u péng zì yu?n f?ng lái ?bú yì lè h? ?rén bú zh? ér bú yùn ?bú yì jun1 z? h?

Isn’t it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned? Isn’t it also great when friends visit from distant places? If you do not know and do not question, can you be called a noble man?

 

Why Learn Chinese?

China has become one of the most dominant business economies in the world. It is the world’s second largest economy and more than 1.3 billion speak the language (more than Europe and North America combined. Learning the language opens the door to one the fastest growing markets in the world. Furthermore, the rich history and cultural heritage of China has a lot to offer and learning the language would give access to the Chinese heritage. The good news is that learning a few words and sentences in Chinese can be completed in a short period of time.

So what are you waiting for? Enroll into our intensive summer course and enjoy the benefits for a lifetime.

 

Where and When?

The Summer School will be held in our campus located in Treuchtlingen . 
Course start date: September 1st, 2014
End Date: September 14th, 2014

***Please note: this is an annual summer school. Save the date for next summer (first two weeks of September-same place)

 

Who Can Apply?

This course is open to anyone interested in learning the Chinese language. We encourage people from all walks of life to be a part of it. Beginners are welcome.

 

Teaching Method

The program will be conducted with a blend of intense class room sessions, cultural activities and cultural experiences. Students will be able to experience the Chinese lifestyle while learning the language. Our classes are taught in the ‘Total Immersion’ philosophy which is both informative and fun filled. Students are typically expected to attend 5 hours of classroom training. The rest of the time is spent together in an authentic Chinese environment through a variety of typical Chinese sport and leisure activities including cultural seminars and events.

 

Course Schedule

The Language Village has three major elements: Daily routines (meals, sports and evening recreations), Language Courses, and Culture (seminars, shows, games, and events). We understand that two weeks is a limited time period to master any language. Therefore, our content has been prioritized for learners to get the maximum value out of this. The language instruction includes:
Speaking (85%) 
Writing (10%) 
Grammar (5%)

 

Program Fees

Registration fee:           100 €    (non-refundable)

Course fee:                     300 €

Materials fee:                 50 €

Room and Board:          595 €

Curricular Activities:     100 €

Guided Activities:           95 €     (optional)

Total Tuition fees:         1240 € 

 ***IUN World Participants Total 595€ plus Materials Fee

***Special Language Villages can be customized for companies – please contact us directly for more information.

 

Credits and Certification

Students who successfully complete the 2 weeks Language Village will be granted a certificate from the ‘Confucius Academy’ in association with UAM. The number of ECTS points accumulated for this course is 4 credit points. 

 

Staff