Newsletter

Confucius Institute at Troy University

06/04/2015 Vol.17

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The Confucius Institute at Troy University

Helped Hoover Schools Start Chinese Classes

(excerpt from www.al.com/news/Brimingham)The Hoo-

ver school system this coming school year is adding

Mandarin Chinese classes, making Hoover and Spain

Park high schools the first public schools in the Birming-

ham area to offer the language. Dodson, Hoover’s assis-

tant superintendent, pointed out that China has been

making substantial investments in English language

learning. Dr. Iris Xu, the director of CIT, pointed that

the odds of landing the Chinese interpretation job are

much greater. And China's global business expansion

Hefei Normal University Visited the Confucius Institute at Troy University

On May 21st, the delegation from Hefei Normal University, China visited the Confucius Institute at Troy

University. Chinese teachers and staff of CIT introduced the basic situation about promoting Chinese

language and Chinese culture in Alabama. CIT booklet were given to them in order to strengthen mutual

communication between the two parties.

(from left) Dr.Iris Xu, Ms. Dodson and Steven Frost

create even more demand in the marketplace for people who can speak Chinese. The Golden Dragon

Precise Copper Tube Group's decision to open a $100 million plant in Wilcox County last year is a

prime example, Xu said. Alabama is recruiting Chinese companies to bring operations here. Steven

Frost, the former Chinese teacher at the LAMP High school will be the instructor in Hoover. Xu said

Frost will be an excellent addition to Hoover schools because he had done a wonderful job at the LAMP

High School in Montgomery, which CIT supported it to a great extent.

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Soldiers From Ft. Rucker paid a visit to

the CIT

On May 15, CIT received soldiers from Air

Base Fort Rucker, and gave them a tour

around CIT. Dr. Ingram, Vice Chancellor of

Troy University who is in charge of CIT de-

livered a speech. Soldiers also tried tradition-

al Chinese food, and they loved it!

The Confucius Institute at Troy University Participated in Focus East Montgomery

On May 14th, the Confucius Institute at Troy University (CIT) were invited to participate in Focus East

Montgomery. CIT set booth to introduce Chinese traditional culture and Chinese language courses of

Confucius Institute. The event was jointly presented by the City of Montgomery & Montgomery County,

with the purpose of sharing up-to-date information about upcoming city and county projects in East

Montgomery, meeting and learning about organizations providing services in the area and gathering to

share ideas to enhance East Montgomery communities.

CIT Was invited to Attend Asian-Pacific Islanders Heritage Month in Ft. Rucker

On May 21st, 2015, members of the Confucius Institute at Troy University (CIT) were invited by SFC

Hegdepeth to Fort Rucker Army base to attend the Asian-pacific Islanders Heritage Month. For this

event, CIT demonstrated Taichi and ethnic dance to audience and introduced Chinese cultural knowledge.

During the lunch, the Chinese dumplings, spring roll and Chinese dishes were well-received and praised.

This event is a good platform for local citizens and soldiers to learn about Chinese Culture.

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The 3rd Chinese Culture and Language Workshop at Dothan Campus

Concluded Successfully

On May 21st, the 3rd Chinese culture and language workshop at Dothan Campus came to an end success-

fully. This four-week event was carried out by the Confucius Institute at Troy University (CIT). This

workshop features four lectures about basic Chinese language and the other four about Chinese culture,

such as Chinese business dinner etiquette, Chinese Face and Chinese Guanxi,etc. It was well-praised by

the attendees. CIT director Dr. Iris Xu attended the closing ceremony and made a speech. Dothan is a good

place to promote Chinese program, she said, and China’s global business expansion will bring more de-

mand in the marketplace for people who can speak Chinese. Think global, just think China, she added.

STARTALK Orientation 2015 was held by the CIT at Montgomery

On May 16, STARTALK Orientation 2015 was held by the Confucius

Institute at Troy University at Montgomery Campus. The Director, Dr.

Iris Xu and Dr. Feng, professor of College of Education of Troy Uni-

versity made an introduction about the students program and teachers

program, which covers two weeks residential camp at Troy Campus

starting on June 28.

Attendees’ Feedback

“...I wanted to thank you and all the others from the Confucius Institute for a stimulating and outstanding

introduction of the Chinese language and the culture of China...” By Michael Crespi

“...I enjoyed your class. You are an excellent teacher...The different speakers you had to come and speak

to us were also very well prepared and presented informative information...” By Rhonda Gay

“...I have very much enjoyed the Chinese Culture Workshop...I hope to get the opportunity to be involved

in more classes in the near future...” By Cathy Gilley

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Upcoming Events

June 28– July 11 Troy STAKTALK Program for high school students and Chinese teachers.

July Dr.Xu will go to China to promote master program of second language acquisition.

August 13 Orientation on China Trip for businessmen and entrepreneurs.

Troy Campus

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Troy, AL 36082

Tel: 334-808-6348/6512/6290

Fax: 334-808-6320

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Montgomery Campus

307 Whitley Hall, Troy University

214 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL

Tel: 334-240-7325

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Dothan Campus

117 Adams Hall, Dothan, AL

Tel: 334-983-6556#1269

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Email：Confucius@troy.edu Editor-in-chief: Dr. Xu

Chinese: Yang Yang, Jin Qiu, Yu Yang

English: Tingting Xiong, Alice Lu, Jin Qiu

Editor: Yanbing Wang

Photographer: Kaituo Yu

Proofreading: Dr. Xu Charles F. Jones

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Confucius Institute

Troy University

特洛伊大学孔子学院

Chinese Culture is Burgeoning in Montgomery Community

On June 1, teachers from the Confucius Institute at Troy University Montgomery Campus organized pa-

per-cutting-themed culture event, one of the serial events, at E.L.Lowders Library in Montgomery. After a

brief presentation of the origin, development and feature of Chinese paper-cutting, the participants started

learning to cut DIY paper-cutting works. They were so passionately engrossed in their jobs that pieces of

colourful paper turned into vivid paper-cutting images. Form March 2015, CIT Montgomery Campus

started monthly culture events at Lowders Library, the topics covers costumes, cuisines and festivals.

Many people were attracted by the events.