ACC-CLASS K-12 Chinese Language Teachers Institute for Non-Native Speakers of Chinese
June 26 - August 6, 2010
Fulbright Scholarships Available
I. Introduction
The Chinese Language Teachers Institute is an intensive summer training program for Chinese language teachers whose first language is not Chinese. This 6-week institute (late June – early August) will be held in Beijing and Chengdu at Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) and Southwest University for Nationalities (SWUN), respectively. This training program offers refresher language courses, cultural lectures and pedagogical workshops among other features.
The objectives of the Chinese Language Teachers Institute are to:
- Refresh and expand participants' Chinese language skills through highly interactive and task-based courses
- Improve and further develop participants' knowledge and skills in Chinese language instruction
- Further participants' knowledge about Chinese culture and education practice through a series of well-organized lectures and tours
This program is designed to cater specifically to the needs of Chinese teachers whose native language is not Chinese. Therefore, eligibility is restricted to this group only.
II. Program Dates
Beijing: June 26- August 6, 2010
Chengdu: July 17-August 6, 2010
The institute is operated by the Associated Colleges in China. Highly qualified applicants are recruited and provided funding through
Fulbright scholarships and program application forms.
Prospective participants need to submit an application to the Fulbright scholarship to be eligible for admission to the Chinese Language and Teachers Institute.