New study year in Confucius Classroom at Daugavpils University

The academic year 2020/ 2021 has started in Confucius Classroom at Daugavpils University on-site as full time studies.

Chinese language and culture study courses are offered as integral part of several bachelor level study programmes at Daugavpils University; therefore, in order to support new learners’ interest and enthusiasm to acquire the Chinese language and observing the established epidemiological safety measures in Latvia, Daugavpils University, represented by Vice Rector of Studies, Professor Maija Burima, Acting Head of Department of Foreign Languages Sergejs Poļanskis and Confucius Institute at Latvia University, represented by Chinese Director of Confucius Institute at Latvia University, Professor Quanyu Shang have agreed to launch the acquisition of Chinese language and culture at Daugavpils University both on-site and online.

On-site classes are conducted by Chinese Director of Confucius Institute at Latvia University, Professor Quanyu Shang, while online classes are ensured by volunteer teacher, Qing Gao.

Due to the possibility to make good use of modern technologies, such a model of study process has set a good example of cooperation between the university administration, teachers and students. This is taken as a pattern by other volunteer teachers to meet current challenges and overcome obstacles of being miles away from their students.

道加瓦皮尔斯大学孔子课堂的2020-2021学年全日制学习已经开始。

汉语和文化学习课程是道加瓦皮尔斯大学若干学士学位学习课程的组成部分。因此，为了支持新学习者的汉语学习兴趣和热情，同时遵守拉脱维亚的疫情防控安全措施，副校长玛雅·布里玛女士、外语部主任塞尔盖先生代表道加瓦皮尔斯大学，拉脱维亚大学孔子学院中方院长尚劝余教授代表拉脱维亚大学孔子学院，一致同意在道加瓦皮尔斯大学进行汉语和文化课程的现场和在线学习。

现场授课由拉脱维亚大学孔子学院中方院长尚劝余教授承担，在线授课则由志愿者老师高晴负责。

由于可以很好地利用现代技术，这种学习过程模式为高校、老师、学生的三方合作提供了良好的借鉴。其他志愿者教师也可将此作为一种模式来应对当前的挑战，克服与学生的远程障碍。