2011 Chinese Language and Culture Summer Program

As part of the National Security Language Initiatives launched in 2006 and funded by multiple federal agencies, the STARTALK Program is designed to expand and improve the teaching and learning of strategically important languages that are not widely taught in the United States, including Chinese.

Bryant University has been chosen to host STARTALK Chinese Language and Culture Program for five consecutive years since 2007. The 2011 summer programs are offered for current and prospective K-12 teachers and middle and high school students:

Teacher Program: July 5-23

Student Program: July 11-23

Calligraphy workshop

Martial arts and lion dance

Chinese folk art

Teacher seminar and discussion