[Chicago] DePaul's STARTALK Chinese Languag Academy

Student Program:
June 22 - July 22, 2009

• An intensive Chinese Language Program for Academically Talented high school students
• 2 college-level courses: Beginning and Intermediate
• Emphasis on developing Chinese language proficiency in all language skills through studen-centered, real-life performance, cooperative learning, and cultural activities
• Classes Held Daily from 9am - 3pm

Teacher Training & Professional Development Program:
June 15-July 2, 2990; Extended practicum: July 6-July 22, 2009

• A graduate-level course on Teaching Chinese emphasizing linguistics, best practices, standard-based pedagogy and assessment, performance-base and student-centered language teaching with a communicative language approach
• Opportunities for novice teachers to directly apply teaching methods and theories in the STARTALK student courses and participate in a supervised practicum
• Option for earning graduate credits or continuing professional development credits (CPDUs)

For more information and applications,
Contact: Dr. Yvonne Lau, Program Director,
DePaul Chinese Language Academy
ylau@depaul.edu