| Application Deadline: | June 1 | ||
| Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 150 | ||
| Location: | Tallinn / Estonia / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 19 days | Start Date: | July |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 4 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Chinese is the fastest growing economy in the world, Chinese students flock foreign universities and foreign companies look for co-operation possibilities with the Chinese. It is a goal for many businessmen to enter the mysterious Chinese market. At the same time Chinese traditional culture, medicine, wushu, enjoy widespread popularity.
The Chinese Language Course is an initiative organised by Confucius Institute at Tallinn University. The course includes both language (Standard Mandarin Chinese) classes as well as short introduction to Chinese culture.
One of the co-founders of Tallinn University, Estonian Institute of Humanities has been teaching Chinese since mid-nineties. Currently the Chinese language courses are conducted out by Confucius Institute at Tallinn University, which was established two years ago. Since then Chinese language has enjoyed great popularity among both university students and people outside university.
CITU Chinese language teachers, specialised on teaching Chinese as a foreign language come from Tallinn University's partner – Guangxi University, China.
The Chinese language course runs daily, three 45 minute classes per day. By the end of the course students are expected to be able to recognise, read and write about 150 Chinese characters, hold elementary conversations and have a basic understanding of Chinese traditional culture.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testThe course is not designed for only those interested in Chinese for travelling, study or working reasons, but for everybody willing to put effort in learning this difficult, but nonetheless useful and interesting language. Classroom language, at least in the beginning, will be English.
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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