CHINESE LANGUAGE

AND CULTURE COURSES

With the Confucius Institute
at The University of Arizona (CIUA)
2015 Fall Chinese Health and Wellness:
Chinese Tai-Chi
You will learn, hand-by-hand, the original Chen Style and Yangs Style Tai Chi Chuan, Basic
Taiji training and Qigong. Please wear comfortable and flexible clothing.
September 12 - December 12, 2015 (Sat., 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.) Fee: $78

Chinese Tai-Chi Sword New!

Chinese traditional practices of well-being created this centuries-old practice combining martial arts and mind-body wellness. Students will learn Tai-Chi essential techniques, Chen style
Tai-Chi sword 49 form and Chen style Tai-Chi fan form as well.
September 9 - December 9, 2015 (Wed., 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.) Fee: $117

Chinese Martial Arts

Students will learn hand-by-hand the traditional martial arts, including basic Kung Fu training,
Shaolin Fist and Shaolin weapons.
September 12 - December 12, 2015 (Sat., 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.) Fee: $78

Broadsword Play New!

In the process of this course, students will learn about Broadsword Play. The movements consist of various actions such as thrust, cut, lunge, withdraw (Broadsword), point, brandish, upward parry, cut with arm swing, and wave the weapon round the head.
September 9 - December 9, 2015 (Wed., 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) Fee: $117

2015 Fall Chinese Music:

Guzheng Performance

CIUA is a committed collaboration between the University of Arizona and the

Hanban in China. CIUAs future is based
on a foundation of three strong, closelyconnected, and synergistic realms:
1. Language instruction and teacher training
2. Health promotion, well-ness of the mind
and body with a focus on traditional Chinese medicine, martial arts
3. Chinese music and performance arts
appreciation and teaching
For more CIUA Language, Music, Health
and Well-Being Courses, please visit

confucius.arizona.edu
OR call

520-626-5124

Guzheng is a Chinese musical instrument with a 2000 year history.

It is a plucked zither with 21 strings and movable bridges. CIUA
will provide instruments used during the class.
Level 1-2 : Sep. 12 - Dec. 12, 2015 (Sat., 9 :00 - 10 :00 a.m.) Fee: $78
Level 3-4: Sep. 12 - Dec. 12, 2015 (Sat., 10 :00 - 11:00 a.m.) Fee: $78
Level 1-2 : Sep. 14 - Dec. 14, 2015 (Mon., 5 :00 - 6 :00 p.m.) Fee: $78
Level 3-4 : Sep. 9- Dec. 11 , 2015 (Wed., 3:00 p.m. - 4 :00 p.m. or Fri.,
4 :00 - 5 :00 p.m.. ) Fee: $78

Erhu Performance New!

The erhu is an age-old and popular stringed instrument of China. It
has been more than one thousand years since its invention. It is
rich in capacity of expression, and is the most common of the
Chinese folk musical instruments.
Level 1-2 : Sep. 9 - Dec. 11, 2015 ( Mon. 3 :00 - 4 :00 p.m. or Wed. 4 :00 5 :00 p.m. or Fri. 5 :00 - 6 :00 p.m.) Fee: $78
Level 1-2 : Sep. 12 - Dec. 12, 2015 (Sat., 9 :00 - 10:00 a.m.) Fee: $78

Registration Information:

cearizona.augusoft.net
Phone: 520-621-7724
Fax: 520-621-3229

CHINESE LANGUAGE
AND CULTURE COURSES
With the Confucius Institute
at The University of Arizona (CIUA)
2015 Fall Chinese Language and Fine Art:
Chinese For Business
This valuable course is specifically designed for people who would like to learn aspects of the Chinese
language essential and necessary for conducting business with and in China. Lan-guage comprehension and
an introduction to culturally applicable business strategies will be included. Students will also become familiar with Chinese customers expectations, concerns, and needs etc.
Level 1: September 14 - December 7, 2015 (Mon., 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.) Fee: $156
Level 2: September 10 - December 10, 2015 (Thurs., 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.) Fee: $156
Level 3: September 8 - December 8, 2015 (Tue., 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.) Fee: $156

Chinese For Tourists

Specifically designed for those who want to learn language essential for travel in China, this course will
provide an introduction to Chinese with an emphasis on traditional culture. Topics include an overview of
many scenic and historical sites, discussion of traditional Chinese arts, and other topics to make your travel
more enriching and enjoyable.
September 11 - December 4, 2015 (Fri., 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.) Fee: $144

HSK Test Prep

The Confucius Institute at the University of Arizona serves as the first internet-based Chinese Test Center in
Arizona. The Center offers Chinese proficiency tests - Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) - twice a year. This
is the international standardized test of Chinese proficiency, approved by the Chinese Department of Education. The courses are designed for those who are preparing to take the HSK exam.
Level 3-4: September 8 - December 1, 2015 (Tue., 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.) Fee: $156
Level 5-6: September 9 - December 2, 2015 (Wed., 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.) Fee: $156

Chinese Calligraphy New!

CIUA is a committed collaboration between
the University of Arizona and the Hanban in
China. CIUAs future is based on a foundation
of three strong, closely-connected, and synergistic realms:
1. Language instruction and teacher training
2. Health promotion, well-ness of the mind and
body with a focus on traditional Chinese medicine, martial arts
3. Chinese music and performance arts appreciation and teaching
For more CIUA Language, Music, Health and
Well-Being Courses, please visit

confucius.arizona.edu
OR call

520-626-5124

Chinese Calligraphy isn't simply just about writing. It's about the writer's feelings when placing those characters on a piece of paper. In this course you will study calligraphy from the basics, such as brush strokes
and their movements, great calligraphers' pieces, and then finish with your very own work of calligraphy.
September 9 - December 2, 2015 (Wed., 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.) Fee: $117

Chinese Painting New!

Chinese Traditional Painting is about the Fine Arts and culture of China. It includes Line-Drawing, Exquisite Brush, Enjoyable, some Arts history of China and arts appreciation. In this course you will study Chinese Painting from the basics, such as brush strokes, their movements, color usage, great painters and famous works, and then finish with your very own work of painting.
September 9 - December 2, 2015 (Wed., 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.) Fee: $117

Private Tutor
Please email confucius@email.arizona.edu for details. Fee: $25/ hour

Registration Information:

http://cearizona.augusoft.net
Phone: 520-621-7724
Fax: 520-621-3229