University of Kentucky Confucius Institute

High school students may apply now for UKCI China field study

The UK Confucius Institute has announced the 2019 High School Students Experiencing China Field Study — a 14-day study program in China hosted by the UK Confucius Institute and designed to help Kentucky high school students expand their Chinese language and culture experiences.

By |2019-01-10T14:30:15-05:00January 17, 2019|

UK Confucius Institute offers programs for K-12 schools

The University of Kentucky’s Confucius Institute's K-12 Chinese Language, Culture Development and Enhancement Program can help educators bring innovative international programs into their community, while also building their school's Chinese program offerings

By |2019-03-28T15:12:59-04:00February 2, 2017|

UK Confucius Institute hosting Chinese studies seminars

The University of Kentucky Confucius Institute (UKCI) will offer four one-day seminars in its China Studies for Kentucky Teachers program beginning in December. Topics will be Chinese religions and philosophies, Chinese art, Chinese literature and Chinese history. The seminars are designed to enrich social studies teachers’ knowledge of the topics so they can be integrated into their classrooms. The first [...]

By |2016-12-01T09:10:10-05:00December 1, 2016|

Confucius Institute hosting PD on Chinese ink painting, calligraphy

The University of Kentucky Confucius Institute will host an art professional development event about Chinese ink painting and calligraphy March 12 on the UK campus in Lexington. This event – designed to promote culture exchange and to further enrich the content of art teaching – is open to all full-time art teachers of Kentucky public K-12 schools. Registration is limited [...]

By |2016-02-24T15:27:26-05:00February 25, 2016|

Educators, students may apply for China trips

The University of Kentucky Confucius Institute (UKCI) is offering its 2015 Summer China Trips for high school students and education decision-makers in June. The trip for students is a 14-day study tour June 8-21, while the trip for educators is an 11-day education trip June 20-30. Participants’ expenses within China will be paid by UKCI, while are responsible for round-trip [...]

By |2015-02-11T16:11:04-05:00February 12, 2015|

Chinese language grants available through UK Confucius Institute

The University of Kentucky Confucius Institute (UKCI) supplies all start-up and annual funds to help K-12 and post-secondary schools establish Chinese language and culture programs with a “Confucius Classroom.” Currently, schools in 27 states and the District of Columbia are participating in this program. Teacher salary is paid by Confucius Institute Headquarters. Materials provided include Multimedia equipment, teaching venue improvements, [...]

By |2014-05-29T08:21:30-04:00May 28, 2014|
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