Developed in conjunction with the Chinese Flagship Program at Indiana University, the Workshop's Level 4 Chinese course is an intensive, immersive program equivalent to 4th-Year curriculum in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Indiana University.

This course is designed for students with Intermediate High proficiency who want to solidify advanced speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Students who complete the course successfully will reach Advanced Low proficiency. 

Working with authentic materials showcasing Chinese culture, students will improve their mastery of the linguistic and cultural skills they need in order to function effectively in a Chinese-speaking environment. They will be able to understand materials from a range of registers and genres and to speak and write appropriately in a range of formal, informal, professional, and academic environments. 

Chinese 4 combines 4 hours a day of formal classroom instruction, 30 minutes a day of one-on-one skills training, and daily Chinese-language activities led by facilitators from across the Chinese-speaking world.

Deadline to apply for admission: May 18, 2022.

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Class Dates: June 6 – July 29, 2022

Class Times: Monday – Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm, eastern daylight time

For full list of important dates: 2022 STUDENT HANDBOOK

To maximize learning, Workshop students immerse themselves in Chinese language and culture; living, working, and eating with fellow students and faculty on the Chinese floors of the residence hall and signing a binding immersion contract, in which they promise to speak only Chinese for the duration of the program.

Immersion will challenge you, perhaps more than you expect, but it will broaden your exposure to Chinese and to Chinese culture in a safe, supportive environment. So immerse yourself in Chinese this summer and see how much you can do!  加油!

This course is open to all, including

• Students from Indiana University
• Students from other universities and colleges
• Graduate, undergraduate, and community college students
• Life-long learners
• High-school students over age 16

Immersion students live in Willkie Center in air-conditioned single rooms, sharing a lounge with other students studying the same language. All immersion students are expected to live in the language dorm.

On-campus dining options in the summer are limited. Indiana University Meal plans are available, but the number of cafeterias and hours of operation are limited. Most Workshop students prefer pay-as-you-go dining.

ESTIMATED TUITION AND FEES

• $1,864 (6 undergraduate credits*)
• $705 (IU combined mandatory fee for 6+ credits)
• $350 (Language Workshop fee)

OTHER COSTS

• Dorm Housing, $32/night, if applicable
• Meals: vary
• Travel: varies
• Textbooks: vary

All rates are subject to change. Participants are responsible for checking current rates before signing billing, housing, or meal contracts. The rates cited here are based on data available in autumn 2021 at Indiana University Student Central.

*Indiana University students may enroll for graduate credit. Regular graduate tuition and fees apply.

• Hours of Instruction:
  9-week courses, 180 hours total (level 1)
  8-week courses, 160 hours total (levels 2-4)
• One-on-One Training: 30 min/day, Mon-Thu.
• Co-Curricular Activities: Minimum 5 opportunities/week
• OPI Certificate: Provided at end of program