Confucius Institute
The Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota offers several short classes on Chinese language and culture.
★ Class Fees
The cost of classes is $225 ($170 for Chinese Rehab)
★ Class Calendar
The Confucius Institute follows the University of Minnesota semester schedule. The Confucius Institute classes start a few weeks after the start of the University semester and last for ten class sessions. Classes are not held on University holidays.
The upcoming class sessions will be:
Spring 2018: February 1-April 7
Summer 2018: June 13-August 25
Tentative class calendar:
The schedule may change due to teacher availability.
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY |
| Beginning I, Section A 6:00 a.m. 〜7:30 p.m. | Beginning I, Section B 6:00 a.m.〜7:30 p.m. | Beginning II 6:00 a.m. 〜7:30 p.m. | Intermediate II 6:00 a.m. 〜7:00 p.m. |
| Chinese Rehab 6:30 a.m. 〜7:00 p.m. | Intermediate I 6:00 a.m. 〜7:30 p.m. | Beginning III 6:00 a.m. 〜7:30 p.m. | Intermediate III 6:00 a.m. 〜7:30 p.m. |
★ Class Cancellations
Any class not meeting minimum enrollment by four business days before the class start date will be cancelled and you will be contacted. If we must cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment or any other circumstance beyond our control, we will offer a full refund or issue credit towards another class.
★ Contact Information
The Confucius Institute is located within the University International Center on the east bank of the Twin Cities campus. The University International Center is located in the Keeler Apartment building. Enter at the comer of 17th Avenue S. E. and 4th Street through the doors located near the “University International Center” sign.
Office hours
The office is generally open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
The office is closed daily from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. and is closed on all University holidays.
Office Address
160 University International Center, 331-17th Ave. S. E., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612625-5080
Fax: 612-625-5158
Email: confucius@umn.edu
1. Chinese Rehab ________.| A．costs more money | B．lasts one and a half hours |
| C．is held on Monday | D．has four classes a week |
| A．on Monday noon | B．at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday |
| C．on Wednesday evening | D．at 1:30 p.m., Friday |
| A．They can be one-to-one instruction. |
| B．The schedule may be changeable. |
| C．They are held on University holidays. |
| D．They start at the beginning of the University semester. |
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