This article was originally published January 7, 2011

Confucius Institute offers Chinese language, culture courses


The Confucius Institute at UNL is offering Chinese language, culture and music classes starting the week of Jan. 16. The non-credit course topics include: beginning, intermediate and advanced Chinese language instruction; culture; calligraphy and painting; and music. Classes are offered in Lincoln and Omaha.

Each course is designed to challenge participants in a fun and interactive classroom environment.

Course costs range from $100 to $150 per student. The Chinese Culture 1 class also offers a family option for $200.

The Confucius Institute is endorsed by Hanban, the executive body of the Chinese Language Council International. Teachers are university language instructors from Xi’an Jiao Tong University, a top 10 Chinese university.

For more information or to register, click the link below or contact Joyce Young at jyoung2@unl.edu or (402) 472-5370.