Developed in conjunction with the Chinese Language Flagship Program ,
this intensive, immersive course is for students with intermediate Chinese proficiency who want to begin developing advanced speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Modern Standard
- Prerequisites: Chinese 202 or equivalent AND Placement exam
- Equivalent to Chinese 301 and 302 in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
- Students exit with Intermediate High proficiency
Key deliverables
- ACTFL OPI Proficiency Certificate
- IU Transcript for credit transfer
Key features
- Chinese dorm housing
- Chinese-only commitment
Workload
- Live Instruction: 20 hours/week, 180 hours total
- Independent Work: 10-15 hours/week, 130 hours total
- Cultural activities: 2 hours/week minimum
Background
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 3-5 hours of independent study to prepare for the next day’s class and will have 30-45 minutes of individual practice with a 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!