Chinese

Developed in conjunction with the Chinese Language Flagship Program at Indiana University, Chinese Level 1 provides beginners a solid introduction to Chinese, equivalent to the 1^st-Year curriculum in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Indiana University.

Students who complete the course successfully will reach a proficiency of Intermediate Low or better. They will be able to communicate in day-to-day situations in Chinese, will be able to read and write effectively on familiar topics, and will have a solid foundation for further study or travel.

The program introduces Chinese culture through authentic materials and media, as well as activities in Chinese and structured interactions with Chinese speakers.

Developed in conjunction with the Chinese Flagship Program at Indiana University, the Workshop's Level 2 Chinese course is an intensive immersion program equivalent to the 2nd-Year Chinese sequence in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Indiana University.

This course is designed for students with Intermediate Low proficiency who wish to solidify their speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students who complete the course successfully will reach Intermediate Mid proficiency or better. 

Working with carefully selected materials, students will develop the linguistic and cultural skills they need in order to function effectively in a Chinese-speaking environment and successfully navigate day-to-day interactions. They will be able to understand the main ideas of news, videos, podcasts, chats, stories, articles, etc. dealing with familiar topics.

Developed in conjunction with the Chinese Flagship Program at Indiana University, the Workshop's Level 3 Chinese course is an intensive, immersive program equivalent to 3rd-Year Chinese in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Indiana University.

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

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 news, videos, podcasts, chats, stories, literature etc. on day-to-day topics with ease, and to interact confidently with native speakers in a wide range of contexts.

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. 

The School of Global and International Studies offers an introductory course in Chinese Culture and 3 Global Studies Tracks.

These 1-credit courses meet for 4 weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays online from 6 to 7:15 PM and are conducted in English. Classes are organized into "Tracks." Students can take both the June and July course of the same Track or can mix and match.

Below is an overview of the Tracks. The exact topics covered within each track are determined in the winter. The Workshop will send full details and registration information to students accepted to the program in the spring of 2023.

1. Introduction to Chinese Culture combines factual knowledge about the Chinese-speaking world with practical, scenario-based training on culturally appropriate behavior in a Chinese-speaking environment. This course runs Tuesdays and Thursdays in June.
   
   
2. The language and language learning track features topics of interest to linguists and sociolinguists, second-language education specialists, translators, and interpreters. Topics proposed have included the history of Chinese, career training for translators and interpreters, Chinese approaches to language learning, and more.
   
   
3. The regional studies track features topics of interest to historians, political scientists, students of security studies or global studies, and others. Topics proposed have included modern Chinese history, current affairs and China's role in the world today, topical issues (e.g. the status of Taiwan), and more.
   
   
4. The business Chinese track features topics of interest to students intending to do business or work in legal, developmental, or scientific affairs in a Chinese-speaking environment. Topics proposed have included business Chinese, academic Chinese, Chinese legalese, and more.

The Department of Defense provides scholarships for ROTC students studying Arabic, Chinese, or Russian in the Language Workshop. Scholarships provide tuition, fees, travel funds, and a stipend. Interested ROTC students should apply directly to Project GO.

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Funded through an award from the U.S. Department of Education to the IU Center for International Business Education and Research, the CIBER scholarship supports students of IU's Kelly School of Business who study in the Language Workshop.

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The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies provides scholarships for undergraduate women planning international careers to study in the Language Workshop. Scholarships provide whole or partial tuition.

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The Department of Education provides scholarships for summer study in the Language Workshop. This program is administered by units other than the Language Workshop. Interested students should apply directly to the FLAS program.

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The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies provides scholarships for study in the Language Workshop. This scholarship is aimed especially at students who are not eligible for any of the above programs.

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1 year of language in 2 months

The Immersion Workshop offers accelerated, intensive courses to help you develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills quickly. You will complete 1 full year of language training in only 2 months. Classes are practical and emphasize the development of real-time communication skills.

At the end of the Workshop, you will receive an external assessment of your language proficiency and an OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) certificate.

In the Immersion Workshop you will study 20 hours per week in small classes (8-12 students on average) led by highly experienced instructors. After class you will complete 3-4 hours of independent study to prepare for the next day’s class and will have 30-45 minutes of one-on-one practice with an individual language skills trainer. You will have the opportunity to participate in daily informal activities led by Workshop faculty and by scholars, performers, and practitioners from regions where your language is spoken.

As an Immersion Workshop participant, you will be part of a diverse group of talented language learners, including advanced high-school students, undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, professionals, and others. People join the Immersion Workshop for a range of academic, professional, and personal reasons, but they are united in their common interest in learning the language.

The small class sizes, expert instructors, and highly motivated students of the Workshop provide a stimulating setting for you to develop your oral and written communication skills rapidly.

The Immersion Workshop is challenging, but it is one of the most effective and most exciting ways to acquire language rapidly.

We look forward to welcoming you to the next Indiana University Immersion Language Workshop!

Class Dates:

• Arabic 1-5, Chinese 1, Russian 1-2: May 30 – July 28, 2023
  
• Chinese 2-4, Russian 3-6: June 5 – July 28, 2023

Class Times: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 12:00pm

For full list of important dates: 2023 Student Handbook

Estimated Costs

• $350 Language Workshop fee
• $313 per credit (estimated*)
• Housing: $33/night (estimated*)
• Meal: Vary (See 2023 Student Handbook for details)
• Textbooks: Vary**

Please note all courses are taken for credit, and auditing is not an option.

*All rates on this page are based on data available at the time of posting. Rates are subject to change. You can find current tuition rates at Indiana University Student Central. Housing estimates are based on 2022 rates. 2023 rates will be available in Spring 2023. All students receive in-state tuition rates regardless of residency. 

**Textbook details will be available in course Canvas pages published in Spring 2023 to enrolled participants.

• Credit Loads
  • Most Workshop programs offer 8 undergraduate credits or 6 graduate credits, but there are exceptions.
  • See the 2023 STUDENT HANDBOOK for a breakdown of credit loads by language and level.
  • All courses are taken for credit. Auditing courses is not offered. 
• Undergraduate Credit
  • Everyone admitted to the Workshop is eligible for undergraduate credit.
• Graduate Credit
  • IU graduate students receive graduate credit automatically (if it is available for their course).
  • Non-IU participants may apply to receive graduate credit (if it is available for their course).
    • Approval is not automatic.
    • Application fees apply.
    • Workshop staff will send details in your admissions letter.

• Classroom Instruction: 20 hours/week
• One-on-One Training: 2.5 to 4 hours/week
• Independent Work: 15-20 hours/week (average)
• Cultural activities: min. 2 activities/week (but you may attend more if you wish)

This course is open to all, including:

• Students from Indiana University
• Students from other universities and colleges
• Graduate, undergraduate, and community college students
• Lifelong learners
• Highschool students over age 16

Here are the basic steps* to becoming a Workshop participant if you apply BEFORE the February 3 Priority Deadline:

1. You send your application by February 3.
2. By March 1 you get your admission and funding decisions.
3. If you are at level 2 or higher, you take your placement test in March. You get your result about a week later.
4. After placement in March, you go through IU summer admissions if you are not already an IU student.
5. In late April you receive your syllabus and textbook details. Your instructional team may begin to reach out to you.
6. Also in April, you confirm your housing arrangements with Workshop staff.
7. About a week before classes begin, your Canvas site opens and you have full access to your course.
8. The weekend before classes begin, you arrive for orientation and intake testing.
9. Your tuition payments are due in July.

*All dates are estimates and subject to change

Here are the basic steps* to becoming a Workshop participant if you apply AFTER the February 3 Priority Deadline

1. You apply for Workshop admission.
2. If you apply in March or April, you get your admission decision within 4 weeks. If you apply in May, you get your decision within 1 week.
3. If you accept your admission offer and are at level 2 or higher, you take a placement test immediately and get your result within 1 week.
4. After placement, you go through IU summer admissions if you are not already an IU student.
5. In late April you receive your syllabus and textbook details; and your instructional team may begin to reach out to you. If you apply after April, this happens as soon as you get through summer admissions.
6. Also in April (or as soon as you get through summer admissions), you confirm your housing arrangements with Workshop staff.
7. About a week before classes begin, your Canvas site opens and you have full access to your course.
8. The weekend before classes begin you arrive for orientation and intake testing.
9. Your tuition payments are due in July.