]]> http://www.iupui.edu/~china/uncategorized/2013-chinese-teacher-workshop/feed/ 0 http://www.iupui.edu/~china/uncategorized/confucius-institute-5th-anniversary/ http://www.iupui.edu/~china/uncategorized/confucius-institute-5th-anniversary/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:42:15 +0000 ncbuonan http://www.iupui.edu/~china/?p=2039 Video of 2013 Confucius Institute 5th Year Anniversary

The Confucius Institute in Indianapolis celebrated its fifth anniversary by doing what it has done since 2007: offering programs for Hoosiers that provide a window into China.

The weeklong celebration, which began April 22, includes three Chinese films, a reception, followed by student performances and a symposium, “China in Africa: A New Model of International Development?” co-sponsored by the institute and the Sagamore Institute.

Monday April 22, 2013
Painted Skin: The Resurrection
Starring Chen Kun, Zhao Wei & Zhou Xun
Directed by Wuershan
95 Minutes

An ancient fox spirit embarks on a quest to become
human after escaping an icy prison, and becomes
bound to a princess who seeks the love of a noble
guard as her kingdom crumbles. Confined to a frozen
cell for centuries, malevolent fox spirit Xiaowei regains
her freedom and seeksto preserve her beauty by
seducing men and consuming their hearts.

Tuesday April 23, 2013
Red Sorghum
Starring Gong Li, Jiang Wen & Ten Rujun
Directed by Zhang Yimou
131 Minutes

In 1930s China a young woman is sent by her father to
marry the owner of a winery. In the nearby red
sorghum fields she falls for one of his servants. When
the master dies she finds herself inheriting the isolated
business. When the Japanese invaders subject the area
to their rule and cut down the sorghum to make way
for a road, the community rises up and resists.

Thursday April 25, 2013
The Treatment
Starring Tony Leung Ka-Fai & Dennis Zhu
Directed by Xiaolong Zheng
100 Minutes

Grandfather Xu comes from China to visit the family
of his son in St. Louis. He gives his grandson a
treatment of Gua Sha to treat a slight fever. The
authorities, however, mistake the harmless traditional
Chinese medical treatment for child abuse. The family
goes through hell when the child is taken away by
the child protection agency.

INDY 500 FESTIVAL PARADE

DATE: SATURDAY MAY 25^, 2013

LOCATION: DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS

The Confucius Institute is looking for people who are interested in volunteering and participating in this year’s Indy 500 Festival Parade on Saturday May 26^th.  Our Institute will be a sponsor and will have three giant Chinese lantern balloons that will require at least 5 handlers per balloon.  We will meet downtown at the American Legion Mall, on North Street between Meridian and Pennsylvania Streets.  Check-in will begin at 8:00am and a post-parade reception will be from 1:30 – 3:30pm, which will have pizza and beverages.  If interested please register at www.500festival.com (Instructions are attached).  When prompted, you will need to enter our access code which is “lantern.” If you register by Wednesday, April 10^th you will receive an invitation to Volunteer Appreciation Day. This event is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Pole Day. Lunch will be provided to those volunteers!  Please also send an email to ciindy@iupui.edu that you are planning to volunteer.

Flyer and Instructions

2013 Program Details

Date: July 10 – July 25, 2013 (Beijing & One of the Following Provinces: Tianjin, Henan, Shandong, Hunan, Zhejiang, Yunnan, Jilin and Jiangsu)

Click for Student Application Form

Click for Chaperon Application Form

Click for Detailed Camp Information

Click for 2013 Activities of the Program

Click for Student Waiver Form

Click for Chaperon Waiver Form

We will accept Students on a first come first serve basis (must have all completed documents required in Application Form such as Passport Number and Expiration, Signed Waiver Form, Recommendation Letter and Letter of Reference, etc… This must be all turned in by the Due Date).  Do not apply unless you meet all the Eligibility Requirements listed in the Detailed Camp Information.

DUE DATE: Thursday April 25 2013

Wednesday’s- May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10 6:00 – 7:30pm

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

TO ENROLL

Registration

Questions: Email: ciindy@iupui.edu

Call: 317-278-7900

COSTS

$150

LOCATION

IUPUI – Confucius Institute

425 University  Blvd., Suite 129

Indianapolis, IN 46202

REFUND POLICY

Course refunds will be made based on cancellation date.

• Day of class or later …………………. 0%
• Two to Six business days before class…. 50%
• 1 week or more before class …………………………. 100%

For a course refund, call our office at (317) 278-7900. Please allow six weeks to process a check refund.

2013 Chinese-Teacher-Achievement-Award1

Chinese Language Educators Excellence Award
Candidates: Chinese Language Teachers of Indiana (including visiting teachers)
Requirements: Must have at least 1-3 years of experience teaching Chinese (Either 1-3 accumulated years as a full-time teacher or as a part-time teacher working 10 hours minimum per week, 30 weeks per year in the U.S. No time requirement for Sunday school teachers).
Award: A total of six prizes will be awarded for teachers at kindergarten/elementary school, middle school and high school level; 3 each for regular and Sunday Chinese schools.
A certificate issued by the Confucius Institute in Indianapolis and 100 US dollars
Application Procedures:
1. Complete the application forms.
2. Submit at least three letters of recommendation; one each from a supervisor and a co-worker, as well as one from the parent(s) of a student.
3. Submit all required paperwork to the Confucius Institute in Indianapolis, 425 University Blvd. CA 129, Indianapolis, IN 46202 before June 30^th. Applicants will be evaluated by the Award Committee. The winner will be declared in August. Certificates will be awarded at the Chinese Teacher Workshop in September

2013 Chinese-Teacher-Excellence-Award1

Application Procedures:

Complete Application Forms no later than June 30th.

All correspondence, recommendation letters and application forms should be sent to:

Confucius Institute – CII Chinese Teacher Awards

425 University Blvd., CA 129, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Telephone (317) 278-7900     Email ciindy@iupui.edu

The winners will be declared no later than August 30^th.  The official announcement will be made at the September Chinese Teacher Workshop.

In order to support the development of Confucius Institutes, facilitate Chinese language promotion and Chinese cultural transmission in the world, cultivate qualified Chinese language teachers and talented students of Chinese language, Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban (hereinafter referred to as Hanban) launches the “Confucius Institute Scholarship” program to provide financial aid for students, scholars and Chinese language teachers worldwide to proceed to a Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) in Chinese universities (hereinafter referred to as “host institutes”), or study in such majors as Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy.

Procedures for Confucius Institute Scholarship (2013)

Contact Information

Division of Testing and Scholarship, Confucius Institute Headquarters / Hanban

Address: 129, Deshengmenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100088.

Fax: +86-10-58595937

Email:scholarships@hanban.org

Confucius Institute Scholarship Website: http://cis.chinese.cn

HSK and HSKK Website: http://www.chinesetest.cn

Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)

The new HSK test was launched by Hanban in an effort to better serve Chinese language learners. The test is the result of coordinated efforts by the experts from different disciplines including Chinese language teaching, linguistics, psychology and educational measurement. The new exam combines the advantages of the original HSK while taking into consideration the recent trends in Chinese language training by conducting surveys and making use of the latest findings in international language testing.

Start Enrollment – March/25/2013

End Enrollment – April/15/2013

Test Date – May/12/2013 (in Indianapolis at IUPUI)

Youth Chinese Test

The new YCT test was launched by Hanban in an effort to encourage foreign young students to learn Chinese and improve their Chinese language proficiency. As part of this effort, since 2004 Hanban has organized experts from different disciplines such as Chinese language teaching, linguistics, psychology and educational measurement to work on the program, conducting surveys in order to understand the latest trends in overseas Chinese language teaching and learning.

Test Date – November/10/2012 (in Chicago)