Confucius Institute in Indianapolis
2013 Spring Non-Credit
COURSES
Conversational Chinese 1
Date & Time: Monday’s - Jan 7, 14, 28, February 4, 11, 18 6:00 – 8:00pm
Description: Conversational Chinese I is intended for beginners and focuses on developing the student’s
ability to use Chinese language in verbal communication. You’ll learn Chinese pronunciation, the most
essential and useful conversational sentences and simple grammar in order to carry on basic
conversations. You’ll have many opportunities to practice using the language in a range of contexts likely
to be encountered in Chinese culture. Parking is the student’s responsibility.
Conversational Chinese 2
Date & Time: Monday’s - February 25, March 4, 18, 25, April 1, 8 6:00 – 8:00pm
Description: Conversational Chinese II is intended for people who’ve mastered basic Chinese
conversation skills from Conversational Chinese I and would like to build on these skills. The course will
help to develop your ability to use Chinese language in verbal communication. You’ll fine tune your
pronunciation and learn more functional conversation skills and grammar in order to carry on more
complex conversations. You’ll have many opportunities to practice using the language in a range of
contexts likely to be encountered in Chinese culture. Parking is the student’s responsibility.
Conversational Chinese 3
Date & Time: Tuesday’s - January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12 6:00 – 8:00pm
Description: Conversational Chinese III is intended for people who have a basic knowledge of Chinese
language. This course will build upon the vocabulary and grammar learned in basic Chinese studies. This
intermediate course will help you to expand your vocabulary to incorporate more abstract terms and
express more complex ideas and reasoning in Chinese. This course is intended to be a continuation of
Conversational Chinese II. Parking is the student’s responsibility.
Conversational Chinese 4
Date & Time: Tuesday’s - February 19, 26, March 5, 19, 26, April 2 - 6:00 – 8:00pm
Description: Conversational Chinese IV is intended for people who have a basic knowledge of Chinese
language. This intermediate course will build upon the vocabulary and grammar learned in basic Chinese
studies, and expands that vocabulary to incorporate more abstract terms and express more complex
ideas and reasoning in Chinese. This course is intended to be a continuation of Conversational Chinese III.
Parking is the student’s responsibility.
Martial Arts (GongFu) Martial Arts (WuShu)
Date & Time: Wednesday’s- January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 20 6:00 – 7:30pm
Description: Learn the sport of martial arts at any level, from beginner to expert. This course will teach
not only the techniques of GongFu, but will also focus on expression and performance. Students will
have the opportunity to study multiple disciplines: Beginner, including posture, footwork and hand
forms to master the basics; Intermediate level with advanced jumping and kicking movements;
Advanced level, learning combat forms of ‘Five step fist’ and ‘Long fist’; Expert level, where students will
integrate weapons including the short sword and staff. This course is for all levels and will be held
outdoors when weather permits.
Location: Confucius Institute, 425 University Blvd., CA, Suite 129, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Costs: $150 Per Course
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Conversational Chinese I
Conversational Chinese II
Conversational Chinese III
Conversational Chinese IV
Make check payable to: Confucius Institute at IUPUI
Mail check to: 425 University Blvd., CA 129, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Questions
Phone: 317-278-7900
E-mail ciindy@iupui.edu
Website: confucius.iupui.edu
Fax: 317-278-7919