

Special Topics in Advanced Language Skills
Beginning Fall 2009

Pictured from left: Dr. Yang Lin, CI director; Dr. David Ayers, UA International Program director; Dr. Hefeng Guan, CI associate director; David Rathz, St. Vincent-St. Mary Headmaster; and Mary Jo Chionchio, St. Vincent-St. Mary project director of Partners in Progress with The University of Akron.

Members of UA's Chinese Language Learners Club.
Mandarin Chinese is the most common first language in the world. Beginning Chinese focuses on enabling the learner to converse effectively. Emphasis is placed on actually speaking the language in real-life situations, rather than on doing book work. Beginning Chinese is challenging, but the effort you put into learning this language is well worth it. Knowledgeable instructors will help you learn about Chinese culture while you are learning the language.
Pictured from left: Dr. Yang Lin, CI director; Dr. David Ayers, UA International Program director; Zhao Lei, CI visiting professor; David Rathz, St. Vincent-St. Mary Headmaster; and Mary Jo Chionchio, St. Vincent-St. Mary project director of Partners in Progress with The University of Akron.