This spring, the Confucius Institute at Colorado State University is offering a wide range of Chinese language and culture classes to members of the CSU and Fort Collins community. Courses are available for any age or level of skill, and include beginner, intermediate and advance-level Chinese language, with additional offerings for learning through music, song and play. CSU staff, faculty and their families receive a 50 percent discount off the cost of courses. Classes run from Jan. 30 until April 10, with a week-long spring break. 
Learn more about course offerings and register online.
Spring courses
Fee-based, recommended for 18+
Chinese I – No prerequisites
Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Chinese II – Prerequisite: Chinese I or able to satisfy assessment
Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Chinese III – Prerequisite: Chinese II or able to satisfy assessment
Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Business Chinese I – Prerequisite: Chinese III or able to satisfy assessment
Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Travel Chinese I – Prerequisite: Chinese III or able to satisfy assessment
Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Intro to the Chinese Paint Brush – No prerequisites
Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Intro to Chinese Tea – No prerequisites
Thursdays, 3-4 p.m.
Intro to the Guqin (Chinese Lute) – No prerequisites
Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Learn Chinese through Song – No prerequisites
Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.
Fee-based, recommended for youth
Chinese for Young Learners I – No prerequisites
Saturdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Chinese for Young Learners II – Prerequisite: Chinese I or able to satisfy assessment
Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Chinese for Young Learners III– Prerequisite: Chinese II or able to satisfy assessment
Saturdays, 2-3 p.m.
Play in Chinese – Prerequisite: Basic Chinese language speaking
Saturdays, 9:30-11 a.m.
Learn Chinese through Chinese Children’s Songs – No prerequisites
Saturdays, 3-4 p.m.
Free activities
Tea & Talk
Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.
Chat in Chinese – BYOT! Bring Your Own Toy
Fridays, 4-6 p.m.
About the Confucius Institute
The Confucius Institute at Colorado State University is part of the worldwide Confucius Institute network of organizations promoting Chinese language and culture. CICSU offers courses on Chinese language and culture, and specializes in supporting research on water and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit their site or contact ciinfo@colostate.edu.
