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CHINESE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

An intensive 3-week program to develop verbal, written, aural/oral language skills for Mandarin Chinese and to expand Chinese cultural experiences. For high school students in rising 9th through 12th grades who are highly motivated to learn Chinese in an immersion program setting.
Dates: July 7 - 25, 2008
Site: Kammerer Middle School
Louisville, Kentucky

Application Open Until Filled

Jump Start is a StarTalk national language project. Administered by the National Foreign Language Center, University of Maryland, in conjunction with the Federal Initiative for Critical Need Languages, and in partnership with Jefferson County Public Schools, University of Louisville Chinese Studies, and Crane House, in Louisville Kentucky.

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Click here for a listing of other StarTalk Chinese language programs around the nation.

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Our Mission Statement

Crane House actively promotes cultural understanding among the peoples of the United States and Asia through education.

Our Goals

  • Conduct, sponsor and otherwise facilitate specialized educational programs and cultural exchanges for individuals, schools and businesses
  • Maintain, expand and exhibit cultural artifacts
  • Maintain, expand and make available a library of information about the Asian region
  • Facilitate dialogue and cooperation among local groups, which share our goals
  • Ensure long-term viability of Crane House and the achievement of our mission through appropriate fund-raising.

 

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                       WANTED:

  INSTRUCTORS OF CHINESE FOR SUMMER 2008

Crane House, in collaboration with University of Louisville and Jefferson County Public Schools, is seeking applicants for 4 positions in teaching Chinese for StarTalk, a federally funded, intensive program from     July 7- July 25, 2008, in Louisville , KY.

Successful candidates must have native or near- native fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English. Other qualifications include teaching experience in an English-speaking environment, strong background in Chinese culture, familiarity with Chinese language, pedagogy, strong interpersonal skills, and comfort in working with high school students and their parents. Experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language is preferred. Experience in computer-assisted instruction and/or instructional technology is desirable. Crane House is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated instructors to create a strong, fun language learning environment.

Successful candidates are required to attend a pre-program teacher training workshop provided by Crane House in May 2008.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to:

Dr. Helen Pan                                                            StarTalk Project Director                                            Crane House, The Asia Institute, Inc.                        1244 South Third Street                                     Louisville, KY 40203

Or email her at: startalk@insightbb.com