China Programs cooperated with Chinese Club in the College of Liberal Arts and launched Language Partners Program this semester. The purpose of the program is for China Partner students to reach out to American Students, who are interested in learning Chinese language and culture; make friends with American students and improve language and cultural awareness; and enhance abroad experience by getting involved into American college students’ life and study. There are over 120 students participating this program, including 70 American students and 50 Chinese students. Students meet every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00-5:00pm. The American students are in 4 different levels. They get their assignments and Chinese students help them with their homework and Chinese students can also have the opportunity to practice their English by having conversations according to different topics they are given.
For both Chinese and American students, it’s a great opportunity for them to have cross-cultural communication and practice their second language. Many students who didn’t sign up for the program this semester would like to participate next semester.