Chinese Language Center Courses Hours 60HR Basic Chinese I Course Timing Intensive session: From September,2008 Twelve hours a week Monday through Thursday 9:00-12:00 or 14:00-17:00 Fees (NT) Teaching objectives For students who do not have Chinese background at all ,we begin with 10000 the basic training of pronunciation followed by simple daily conversation. After finishing the class, students are expected to converse with native speakers fluently with easy sentence. Homework will include writing exercises as a preparation for higher level Basic Chinese II 60HR Intermediate Chinese I Intermediate Chinese II 60HR 60HR General session:From September,2008 Every Monday and Wednesday 18:30-21:30 Intensive session: From September,2008 Twelve hours a week Monday through Thursday 9:00-12:00 or 14:00-17:00 General session:From September,2008 Every Monday and Wednesday 18:30-21:30 courses. 10000 Students are required to finish the above basic course and pass the 10000 end-of-course exam or pass a placement test. Aside from continuing practice of basic conversation, students will learn how to write simple phrases and sentences. Therefore step by step their reading 10000 skills will be improved. After finishing the course, the students can identify common words, and use simple Mandarin to communicate with Chinese people. For students who have passed the placement test and have certain level of Chinese ability .This course will enhance students` reading Advanced Chinese 36HR From September,2008 Every Tuesday 18:30-20:30 6000 and writing capabilities, and add basic Chinese literature as teaching materials at an appropriate time. After completion, the students` Mandarin level can be equal to ordinary level of native Chinese students. Aiming this foreign businessmen in Taiwan, this course will help them 60HR Business Chinese From September,2008 Every Monday and Wednesday 18:30-20:30 to improve their Chinese conversation skills, including the usage 10000 of specific business terms. By the situational Chinese, students will acquire the ability to express and communicate with Chinese fluently in the business circle. This course is designed for people who are interested in Chinese Chinese Calligraphy 60HR From September,2008 Every Monday and Wednesday 18:30-21:30 culture, especially the Chinese calligraphy. It can be divided into 10000 different classes based on individual needs for both foreign and native students. The content includes practice of strokes, style writing and introduction of the history of calligraphy. Special Courses The courses are arranged based on students` background and their specific demands. Class timing will be determined according to the needs of the student. Tuition varies according to different course load. Student number for one class: Minimum six students Remarks: 1. If the number of registration is less than 6, I-Shou University reserves the rights to cancel the class and to refund tuition fees. 2. It is not allowable for students to transfer class or to ask refund after class starts. Please visit our website www.eec.isu.edu.twfor further courses information and downloading the application form.