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T A new program that will have Chinese students at the University of Minnesota, Crookston CrookstonPublic teaching school students of their language and culture isn 'aims to make younger students fluent in Mandarin, French Rae told reporters this week CrookstonSchoolBoard. "It is more of an introductory thing," she said. "They'll be able to go into a grocery store and ask for a banana or other fruit, for example." The UMC's international programs office running the inaugural program, a program director Kim Gillette would like to see continue beyond this school year.
"This may be sustainable," she told the board, citing the nearly 40 students from China attended UMC and more ahead. "We both have much to offer, then why not work together?" Whether eastern China, Korea or elsewhere, French said UMC of foreign students have the desire to learn about community Crookston and integrate into its culture, and the program starts Oct. 5 is a perfect vehicle for them.
"It is almost like he sometimes divide between campus and community, but these students really want to be part of our city," she said. "We 're bring them to you." Students from China will host the after-school classes for 10 weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Crookston High School. Classes, open to students, regardless of rank, will include a language component and / or cultural component.
Students can participate in one or both. There is a cost of $ 25 for a language course (Tuesday) and a cost of $ 25 during the Arts (Thursday). Or, pay $ 40 for both.
The cost includes snacks and drinks during each class and a certificate of participation. Parents must commit to abandon their son or daughter at CHS 3:45 p.m. ET would need to pick up their child at 4:45 pm Cultural classes include a wide variety of subjects including language, clothing , games and art.
Language courses are divided into small groups that are age appropriate to teach students basic Mandarin. The 10-week session will culminate in a celebration with students and their families. French said the deadline has been extended until Friday, October 1.
So far, she said, she has 30 students enrolled, ranging from the first year all the way to the twelfth year. Fifteen Chinese students have registered to participate. For more information, contact French at 281-8339 or rfrench@umn.edu..
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