Admissions Guide for 2013/2014 Chinese Courses of Confucius Institute at University of Latvia

Admissions Guide for 2013/2014 Chinese Courses of
Confucius Institute at University of Latvia
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　　　Confucius Institute at the University of Latvia was founded on November 4th, 2011. It is the only authorized organization of Chinese teaching and Chinese culture research in Latvia. LU Confucius Institute is a non-profit educational organization founded in cooperation between University of Latvia and South China Normal University, and all Chinese language teachers of LU Confucius Institute come from China. Best students of Confucius Institute will be recommended for a one semester or a full academic year scholarship of further language studies in China.
　　　In order to meet the requests of enthusiasts who want to learn Chinese, in the academic year 2013/2014 LU Confucius Institute will provide Chinese courses second time already. Courses will be divided into three levels: the Elementary level, Intermediate level and Advanced level.
Courses Description

Elementary Chinese Courses
Course Name： Elementary Chinese Courses
Course Code： ValoT164
Course Credit： 4
ECTS Credit： 6
The elementary course aims at learning basic Chinese language. During the course, students will learn Pinyin, Greetings, Self-introduction, Animals, Directions, Family, Friends and Work, Hobby, Clothing and Color, Shopping, the Spring Festival, Weather and Season, Sports, Travel, Birthday.
Text books: Learn Chinese With Me, KUAILE HANYU, Chinese Paradise.,etc.

Learning outcomes:
After accomplishing the course, students will be able to: understand and use conversational phrases and sentences. Students will have learned the Chinese pronunciation and will be able to use the Chinese language tones, basic grammar. In the end of the course students will be able to take international Chinese language level test (HSK) levels 1-2.

Requirements for awarding credit points
Tests: 50% – one test in the end of every monthAfter Semesters 1. and 2. – examination 50%, written and oral

Intermediate Chinese Courses
Course Name： Intermediate Chinese Courses
Course Code： ValoT165
Course Credit： 4
ECTS Credit： 6
The course aims to develop intermediate-level Chinese language listening perception, conversational and reading skills. The topics including: Chinese greeting ways, Time and weather, Having dinner, Shopping, Directions, See a doctor, Rent a house. Traffic, Communication, Learning and Life, Chinese Zodiac, Climate, Chinese Idioms, Hotel, Health and Leisure, Tourism.
Text books: Contemporary Chinese2, Comprehensive Chinese, New Practical Chinese Reader, etc.
Learning out comes:
Requirements for awarding credit points
Tests: 50% – one test in the end of every monthAfter Semesters 1. and 2. – examination 50%, written and oral
At the end of the course students will be able to hold a conversation on a variety of everyday topics, with deeper knowledge of Chinese language. At the end of the course students should be able to take part in the international Chinese language HSK test at the level 3-4.

Advanced Chinese Courses
Course Name： Advanced Chinese Courses
Course Code： ValoT165
Course Credit： 4
ECTS Credit： 6
The course aims to develop advanced-level Chinese language reading and writing skills.
During the course, topics are including: Advertising and Posters, Environment protection, Television and Film, Chinese Clothing, Popular Music, News Reading, Prose Appreciation, Cities of China, Culture of traditional Chinese Medicine, Economic Reform of China, Housing Policy of China, Chinese Opera, Rare Animals in China, Chinese Cuisine Culture.
Text books: Developing Chinese, Experiencing Chinese, DAJIA SHUO HANYU,etc.
Learning out comes:
At the end of the course students will be able to read different type articles such as narration, poem, essay, drama and so on, and write advanced Chinese texts on various topics. With deeper knowledge of Chinese language, the students are able to get a better understanding of Chinese culture. At the end of the course students should be able to take part in the international Chinese language HSK test at the level 5-6.
Requirements for awarding credit points
Tests: 50% – one test in the end of every monthAfter Semesters 1. and 2. – examination 50%, written and oral

　　During all the courses, students are introduced Chinese culture and they can participate in different activities organized by Confucius Institute. Such as Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival or Spring Festival, Calligraphy, Chinese songs, Chinese movies, Ping-pong, Tai Chi, Chinese tea Ceremony, Paper cutting, Chinese national instruments.
Courses Time and location
　　The Elementary Class: Group A: 18：00- 19：30 on Monday; 18：00- 19：30 ,19:45~20:30 on Wednesday.
　　　　　　　　　　　　 Group B: 18：00- 19：30 on Tueday; 18：00- 19：30 ,19:45~20:30 on Thursday. Rupniecibas 10, Room 410
　　The Intermediate Class: 18：00- 19：30 on Tuesday and Thursday,
18：00- 19：30 on Friday.
　　　　　　　　　　　 　Rupniecibas 10, Room 415
　　The Advanced Class: 18：00- 19：30 on Monday and Wednesday,
18：00- 19：30 on Thursday.
　　　　　　　　　　　 Rupniecibas 10, Room 415

　　Specific time is according to the final announcement.

Registration Time
　　Please finish the registration procedures from August 19th to September 7th, 2013. Applicants can go through the procedures at the office of Confucius Institute at University of Latvia or submit the necessary materials online.

Application Materials
Application Form for 2013/2014 Chinese Courses of Confucius Institute at University of Latvia； （Click here to download）
(1)ID/Passport copy
　　(2) Two passport-sized photos.

Tuition
　　For the students of Latvia University, primary and secondary school students courses are for free. For other students, the tuition is 68.30EUR per month and there are 4 months each semester. Please transfer the fees into the account below:
Latvijas Universitāte Raiņa bulv.19, Rīga LV-1586(PVN Reģ.Nr.LV 90000076669)Account number：IBAN LV33TREL9150101000000Name of the bank：Valsts kaseCode： TRELLV22 Please indicate that the contribution was paid for the University Confucius Institute Chinese language course. After payment, please get the admission card from the office of Confucius Institute at University of Latvia with the bank receipt. (There is NO refund for whatever reasons once enrolment is confirmed and fees are paid).

6．Course Certificate
　The students who accomplish the Chinese course in accordance with the regulations will obtain the Course Certificate from Confucius Institute at University of Latvia.

7．Contact Information
　　Contact：Marija Jurso（The secretary of Confucius Institute.）
　　Tel: +371 67034366
　　E-mail: marija.jurso@lu.lv
　　Website: www.ci.lu.lv