Spring 2013Programs and Courses

Spring 2013Programs and Courses

China institute

Gallery The year of Dunhuang Current exhibition Upcoming exhibition art education

arTs & CUlTUre exhibition related Program renwen society author Talks & Book signings sinomathèque Film series

eDUCaTion For educators Teach China 2013 summer study Tour Confucius institute @ China institute (Ci@Ci) adult language & studio Classes Mandarin Group language Classes language Workshops adult Private Tutoring Program studio Courses Brush Painting Calligraphy Taijiquan adult summer Classes studio Classes

Chinese for Children Family Workshop Children’s summer Program summer Programs for High school students 2013 China institute startalk 2013 study abroad for High school students

CorPoraTe ProGraMs China Briefcase series Corporate Book signings China impact speaker series

MeMBers’ sPeCial evenTs save the Date annual China institute Gala young associates events Members’ Programs

sPonsors Corporate support Foundation support other support

CHina insTiTUTe Board of Trustees advisors staff

Above: Panoramic view of Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang. Image courtesy of Dunhuang Academy. Cover image: Detail of bodhisattva from the main niche, Mogao Cave 45, High Tang period (705–781). Replica in painted clay stucco by Zhang Li and Li Lin, 2004. Image courtesy of Dunhuang Academy.

PRESENTING THE YEAR OF DUNHUANG !We welcome you to join us as China Institute celebrates the The Year of Dunhuang , with exhibitions and programs about this unique Buddhist site that served as the

“gateway of the Silk Road” and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

PRESENTING THE YEAR OF DUNHUANG !We welcome you to join us as China Institute celebrates the The Year of Dunhuang , with exhibitions and programs about this unique Buddhist site that served as the

“gateway of the Silk Road” and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Gallery

Buddhist septad in the main niche, Mogao Cave 45, High Tang period (705–781). Replica in paint and fiberglass by Zhang Li and Li Lin, 2004.

Image courtesy of Dunhuang Academy.

AN oASIS cITy oN ThE EdGE of ThE GobI dESERT, duNhuANG IS homE To ThE woRld’S moST mAGNIfIcENT ANcIENT

buddhIST cAvE ShRINES, ThE moGAo cAvES. oR ThE fIRST TImE IN ThE u.S., AN ExhIbITIoN of RARE TREASuRES fRom ThE SITE

wIll bE oN vIEw AT chINA INSTITuTE GAllERy. DUNHUANG: BUDDHisT ART AT THE GATEwAY OF THE silk ROAD, oN vIEw fRom

APRIl 19–July 21, 2013, wIll PRESENT A oNcE-IN-A-lIfETImE chANcE To SEE SculPTuRES, ScRollS, ANd oThER obJEcTS

dATING bAck moRE ThAN A ThouSANd yEARS.

AN oASIS cITy oN ThE EdGE of ThE GobI dESERT, duNhuANG IS homE To ThE woRld’S moST mAGNIfIcENT ANcIENT

buddhIST cAvE ShRINES, ThE moGAo cAvES. oR ThE fIRST TImE IN ThE u.S., AN ExhIbITIoN of RARE TREASuRES fRom ThE SITE

wIll bE oN vIEw AT chINA INSTITuTE GAllERy. DUNHUANG: BUDDHisT ART AT THE GATEwAY OF THE silk ROAD, oN vIEw fRom

APRIl 19–July 21, 2013, wIll PRESENT A oNcE-IN-A-lIfETImE chANcE To SEE SculPTuRES, ScRollS, ANd oThER obJEcTS

dATING bAck moRE ThAN A ThouSANd yEARS.

China institute

Exhibition

Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road

Dunhuang, the western gateway to China, is one of the world’s most esteemed art shrines and cultural heritage sites. Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road will address art and ritual practices of the northern dynasties (420–589) and the Tang dynasty (618–907). The exhibition will feature excavated artworks, high relief clay figures, wooden sculpture, silk banners, and molded bricks. a group of treasured Buddhist sutras from the famous Cangjingdong (The library Cave) will illustrate the story behind Dunhuang’s historic discovery. a magnificent replica of the eigth century cave that houses the beautiful Bodhisattva of the Mogao Grottoes and an illustrious central pillar from the sixth century will also be prominently displayed to recall the actual cave setting.

April 19 – July 21

Monday – Sunday ~ 10 AM – 5 PM Tuesday & Thursday ~ 10 AM – 8 PM FREE members and children under 12 only FREE Tuesdays & Thursdays ~ 6 – 8 PM $7 adults / $4 students and seniors

Catalogues for current and past exhibitions are available.

Upcoming Exhibition

Inspired by Dunhuang: Re-creation in Contemporary Chinese Art

Dunhuang’s tradition, with its timeless charm and depth, continues to invigorate artists, teachers, and students in their quest for education, self-cultivation, and artistic creation. Highlighting paintings and sculptures by a dozen modern and contemporary artists, Inspired by Dunhuang: Re-creation in Contemporary Chinese Art will explore the historical site’s profound influence on generations of artists beginning with master painter Zhang Daqian. other artists to be featured in the exhibition include contemporary art luminaries such as Zhang Hongtu, liu Jude, liu Dan, and yu Hong.

September 19 – December 8

Art EdUcAtion

Gallery Tours

Discover China Through Art (DCTA) offers art education through an innovative three-part program for all age and interest groups that complements the current exhibition. The program generally features a docent-led gallery tour, a video presentation, and a hands-on art workshop. Participants will be given an introduction to the culture of Dunhuang’s Buddhist art by taking an in-depth look at the artworks, guided by a knowledgeable docent. The program concludes with an interactive painting workshop of a mural scene that has been chosen from the exhibition.

April 22 – July 21

The Year of DunhuangBanner with floral appliqués, Tang dynasty (618–907). Silk; 78 x 9.5 cm. Image courtesy of Dunhuang Academy.

arts & Culture

Floor tile with ruyi and scrolling vines, Tang dynasty (618–907). Clay; H. 35.5, W. 35, D. 6.5 cm. Image courtesy of Dunhuang Academy.

China institute

Year Of Dunhuang

2013 pAUl chih mEng mEmoriAl Short coUrSE

The Timeless Li-Du and Du-Li in the World of Tang Poetry

Classical Chinese poetry, long held in the highest esteem by members of the intelligentsia in China, reached its height during the Tang dynasty (618–907). li Bai (701–762) and Du Fu (712–770), famously known in world literature as li-Du, are among the greatest poets during the High Tang period in the mid-8th century, in whose works love, life, and politics are fully reflected. in a true sense of “zeitgeist,” two others emerged as towering poets of the late Tang period a century after li-Du are Du-li: Du Mu (803–852) and li shangyin (812–858). The poems by the 4 masters are all marked by hauntingly sensual images and a surpassing romanticism.

Given in honor of Dr. Paul Chih Meng, the second President of China institute, this 3-session course presents the lives of the 4 poets and some of their finest poems. The course is taught in english, with the poems being introduced in the original Chinese with pinyin and english translation.

Ben Wang is senior lecturer in Humanities and Chinese language at China institute and an award-winning translator.

Tuesdays, May 7, 14, and 21 ~ 6:30 – 8:30 PM $85 member/ $95 non-member (3 sessions) $30 member/ $35 non-member (per session)

To register online, please visit www.chinainstitute.org/art-culture/programs-events/short-courses or call 212-744-8181 x111.

renwen SocieTY lEctUrES (in Mandarin)

Chinese and american experts conduct in-depth discussions on various aspects of Chinese literature and culture, both traditional and contemporary, including poetry, novels, art, theater, history, language, cinema, and religion.

Alternating Saturdays and Sundays ~ 2–4 PM FREE member / non-member fee varies according to program

For lecture schedule and detailed descriptions, visit www.chineselectures.org or call 212-744-8181 x142.

videos of selected renwen lectures can be viewed at http://chineselectures.org/videos.html.

exhibiTion-relaTeD ProgramPainting by Qi Baishi (1864–1959)

China institute

Kosher Chinese: Living, Teaching, and Eating with China’s Other Billion

in september of 2005, the Peace Corps sent Michael levy to teach english in the heart of China’s heartland. His hosts in the city of Guiyang found additional uses for him: resident expert on Judaism, romantic adviser, and provincial basketball star, to name a few. His account of overcoming vast cultural differences to befriend his students and fellow teachers is by turns poignant and laugh-out-loud funny.

While reveling in the peculiarities of life in China’s interior, the author also discovered that the “other billion” (people living far from the coastal cities covered by the american media) have a complex relationship with both their own traditions and the rapid changes of modernization. lagging behind in China’s economic boom, they experience the darker side of “capitalism with Chinese characteristics,” daily facing the schizophrenia of conflicting ideologies.

Michael Levy is an educator, writer, and traveler, currently teaching at the avenues school in new york City. along with teaching at Guizhou University, he has served on the faculty of st. Paul’s school, saint ann’s, and Putney student Travel. While in the United states, levy does his best to keep kosher. While in China, he eats anything with four legs but the table.

Tuesday, May 28 ~ 6:30 – 8 PM $10 member / $15 non-member

River of Dust

on the windswept plains of northwestern China in 1910, Mongolian nomads swoop down upon an american missionary couple and kidnap their young child. in this story of retribution, these foreigners search for their lost son in a dangerous land that comes to haunt them and change not just what they believe but who they are.

River of Dust, Virginia Pye’s debut novel, was chosen by the independent Booksellers association as an indie next Pick for May. Pulitzer Prize-winning author, robert olen Butler, wrote that River of Dust, “is a remarkable novel in the ways that delight me the most: it has a compelling narrative voice, a dynamic story and a deep resonance into the universal human condition, all of which is inextricably bound together. This is a major work by a splendid writer.” Jung Chang, author of Wild swans, called River of Dust, “a vividly imagined and beautifully drawn picture of the life of Christian missionaries in China in the early 20th century.”

Pye’s award-winning short fiction has appeared in numerous literary magazines, including The North American Review, The Baltimore Review, and Tampa Review. in conjunction with the publication of River of Dust, her writing has appeared in The Huffington Post, The Nervous Breakdown and The Rumpus. she holds an MFa from sarah lawrence and has taught writing at new york University and The University of Pennsylvania. she lives in richmond, virginia, but was raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is the daughter of prominent political scientist and sinologist, lucian W. Pye.

Thursday, June 27 ~ 6:30 – 8 PM $10 member / $15 non-member

To register online, please visit www.chinainstitute.org/art-culture/programs-events/lectures or call 212-744-8181 x111.

auThor TalkS & book SigningSKosher Chinese: Living, Teaching, and Eating with China’s Other Billion River of Dust

China institute

Screening & Director’s Talk One Child (Zijian Mu, 2013, Chinese with english subtitles)

May 12, 2013 will mark the 5th anniversary of the 2008 sichuan earthquake, China’s deadliest disaster in three decades. The earthquake killed 90,000 people, including thousands of children. Due to the one child policy in China, for the majority of families in Beichuan, the city most severely hit by the earthquake, losing one child means losing their only child. While following three families’ different paths to move past their loss and long for reconstructing their lives, One Child depicts individual lives through the intimate yet objective camera to capture fundamental social and cultural elements underpinning the lives of ordinary people in China.

a native from Beichuan, sichuan Province, Zijian Mu is a documentary filmmaker and journalist currently based in new york City. His work has appeared on Cnn, nyC-Tv and Hot Docs international Documentary Festival. He holds an M.a. in news and Documentary from new york University.

This is a special program for all the families impacted by the earthquake in Ya’an, Sichuan on April 20, 2013.

screening and discussion will follow a short reception.

Friday, May 10 ~ 6:30–8 PM $10 member / $15 non-member

Film SEriES

The “Dramas” of Zhang Yimou

Join us for the month of June, as we celebrate the work of internationally acclaimed “fifth generation” Chinese filmmaker, Zhang yimou, with free screenings of four of his dramatic works. all films are in Chinese with english subtitles.

Raise the Red Lantern (1991) Follows the tale of an educated woman who becomes the newest wife of a feudal nobleman in 1920s China. nearly isolated in his spacious estate, she develops relationships with several of the other wives, all vying for the attentions of their husband.

Tuesday, June 4

To Live (1994) a family is put to the ultimate test, as they are forced to endure tumultuous events in China; their personal fortunes move from wealthy landownership to peasantry. Through it all they manage to survive, in this epic story set during the 1940s–1970s.

Tuesday, June 11

Happy Times (2000) in the hopes of having a wife, a middle-aged laid-off factory worker, decides to marry a pushy divorcée and agrees to pay for an expensive wedding. To the funds for the wedding, he turns a broken-down bus into a meeting spot for couples, naming it the Happy Times Hotel.

Tuesday, June 18

Not One Less (1999) in a remote mountain village, the teacher must take a leave of absence, and the only substitute that can be found is a 13 year old girl. she is left with a supply of chalk , 27 students in her charge, and a promise of 10 extra yuan if there’s not one less student when the original teacher returns.

Tuesday, June 25

All films in the “Dramas” of Zhang Yimou series are FREE, scheduled for 6:30–8:30 PM, and are in Chinese with English subtitles. Seating is limited, pre-registration required.

SinomaThèque film SerieSStill from the film, One Child. Image courtesy of Zijian Mu.

For more information about scheduled screenings or to register, please visit www.chininstitute.org/art-culture/programs-events/films or contact sinomatheque@chinainstitute.org.

eduCation

Central pillar from Mogao Cave 432, Western Wei dynasty (535–556). Replica in paint and fiberglass by Du Yongwei and Zhang Li, 2008; H. 365, W. 222, D. 215 cm. Image courtesy of Dunhuang. Academy

China institute

for eDucaTorSTeach china

Teach China, China institute’s professional development program, is open only to K–12 educators and offers professional development courses in both Fall and spring. The courses are designed in consultation with educators from elementary through high school, and offer in-service credit from the new york City Department of education and other school districts. each session features a lecture presented by a prominent China scholar who, in some cases, supplements the presentation with illustrations and films.

2013 SUmmEr StUdy toUr

Tracing Multi-ethnic Influences in the Forbidden City: Han, Mongols, Manchus, & More

Beijing and its Forbidden City are an immediately recognizable testament to the grandeur and supremacy that imperial China exerted for centuries. What may not be readily evident is the multi-ethnic influence that shaped the Forbidden City, Beijing, and late imperial China. Teach China’s 2013 summer study Tour will explore places and sites that provide select K–12 educators the opportunity to learn more about the various cultures that are reflected in the city of Beijing and the Forbidden City. Destinations for this 16-day trip will include Pingyao, a World Heritage site in shaanxi Province that has retained Ming-Qing city walls, city layout, and Han architecture; Hohhot, the capital of inner Mongolia and the site of China’s largest annual naadam Festival, a celebration of traditional Mongolian culture; and shenyang, the first capital of the Manchus before they established the Qing Dynasty and conquered Beijing. The tour will culminate in a visit to the Forbidden City to reflect on how we can see the evidence of these cultures’ influence on the Forbidden City’s architecture, material culture, and history.

Study Tour Dates: July 15, 2013 – July 31, 2013* DeaDline To aPPly: april 17 aT 5 PM

Teachers are expected to cover the cost of their international travel. all other group expenses in China, including domestic travel, meals, accommodation, and admission fees, are covered by a generous grant from the MeadWestvaco Foundation.

K–12 teachers who are interested in learning more about this opportunity can contact Kevin lawrence at klawrence@chinainstitute.org, or by calling 212-744-8181, x129.

To receive an application and trip updates, please visit, http://www.chinainstitute.org/summer-study-tour-2013/, and join our mailing list for the tour.

*Actual dates are subject to change pending international travel arrangements

conFUciUS inStitUtE @ chinA inStitUtE (ci@ci)

Mandarin for Future Mandarin Teachers Summer 2013

Mandarin for Future Mandarin Teachers (MFMT) was established in 2006 through Ci@Ci, a partnership between China institute and east China normal University (eCnU). This summer program provides scholarships for a select group of pre-service and in-service Chinese language teachers to take professional development courses taught by distinguished eCnU professors who are leading scholars in their respective fields.

The MFMT program offers: • 4 Graduate-level Courses (3 credits each) • Chinese Cultural immersion excursions • Collaborative Cross-disciplinary activities

FREE Tuition and Accommodation Program length: 6 weeks, July 1st – august 9th, 2013 Program location: eCnU, shanghai, China Application deadline: april 29th, 2013

For more information about this program, please contact Ms. Feifei liu at confucius@chinainstitute.org or 212-744-8181 x115.

China institute

aDulT language claSSeSChina institute offers a well-rounded, thorough approach to learning the Chinese language while cultivating knowledge and appreciation for the culture it expresses. students learn to read, write, and speak from the first session, with all elements balanced throughout the entire course of study. all instructors are native speakers with advanced degrees and training. Curriculum is based on the text New Practical Chinese Reader, using pinyin romanization and simplified characters. Classes run for 10 weeks.

For detailed course descriptions, please visit our website at www.chinainstitute.org/adult-chinese-classes.

mAndArin groUp clASSES

Classes begin the week of April 8, 2013. Schedule is subject to change.

intensive: (60 hours of instruction) $1550 member / $1605 non-member Plus a $25 non-refundable registration fee Please note: Course materials are not included in the registration fee

Beginner (levels 1–4) Tuesday & Thursday 9:15 aM–12:15 PM adv. Beginner (levels 4–7) Monday & Wednesday 9 aM–12 PM

Weekly: (20 hours of instruction) $430 member / $485 non-member Plus $25 non-refundable registration fee Please note: Course materials are not included in the tuition fee.

Beginner: level 1 Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 1 saturday 12:15 – 2:15 PM level 2 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 2 saturday 12:15 – 2:15 PM level 3 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 3 (starts april 6) saturday 10 aM – 12 PM level 4 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 4 saturday 10 aM – 12 PM level 5 Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 5 (starts april 6) saturday 2:30 – 4:30 PM Character etymology & Grammar 3 Monday 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Intermediate: level 6 Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 6 (starts april 20) saturday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 8 Monday 10 aM – 12 PM level 9 (starts april 20) saturday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 10 Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 11 Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 PM intermediate reading Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM listening Comprehension Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM Business intensive (May 6 – June 10) Monday & Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Advanced: level 19 Wednesday 7 – 9 PM Hot Topics in China Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 PM

For more information or to register, please visit our website or contact Ho young Hung at hhung@chinainstitute.org or 212-744-8181 x116.

China institute

Essential Chinese for Travelers

learn the essentials to traveling in China, including but not limited to: a brief cultural introduction, crucial phrases appropriate for daily use, greetings and proper terms of address, asking for directions, and much more!

Materials are included. This workshop is suggested for beginners.

Monday, April 22 & 29 ~ 6:30 – 8 PM $45 members / $50 non-members

Phonetics & Pronunciation: Pinyin

Understanding and using proper tones is crucial to effective oral Mandarin conversation, as tones convey difference in meaning. in this two-hour workshop, we will focus on the phonetics of the Chinese language: initials, finals, pronunciation, tones, and special rules. Materials are included. This workshop is suggested for beginners. Prior knowledge of the pinyin system is required and further instruction will be provided on the pinyin structures that tend to be more difficult.

Friday, May 3 ~ 6:30 – 8:30 PM $45 members / $50 non-members

Phonetics & Pronunciation: Stress, Pause, and Speed

another critical part to effective oral Mandarin conversation is understanding the proper stress, pause, and speed patterns. This two-hour workshop will focus on the correct linking of sounds, stresses, rhythm, pauses, and intonation. Materials are included. This workshop is suggested for students who have completed at least Mandarin level 4.

Friday, May 17 ~ 6:30 – 8:30 PM $45 members / $50 non-members

To see our most up-to-date offerings, please visit our website, www.chinainstitute.org/adult-chinese-classes (Workshops tab) or email tfang@chinainstitute.org.

aDulT PrivaTe TuToring Programour Private Tutoring Program for adults is designed to meet an individual’s specific language needs. every class can be customized to fulfill any language training goal, from beginning courses to advanced, across multiple work streams. our instructors are all native speakers with excellent credentials, and can come to your home, office, or alternative venue. Private tutoring sessions are booked in blocks of 10 hours and we offer discounts for small groups and/or multiple blocks.

For more information or to register, please contact Ho young Hung at hhung@chinainstitute.org or 212-744-8181 x116.

language workShoPSHandwritten Buddhist scripture: Lotus Sutra, Northern Dynasties (386–581). Ink on paper; 24.8 x 66 cm. Image courtesy of Dunhuang Academy.

China institute

STuDio courSeScAlligrAphy

students are taught the way of the brush and given an artistic and etymological introduction to China’s system of writing, which is an important key to understanding and appreciating Chinese art, history, and culture. Knowledge of Chinese or brush technique is not necessary. Materials are supplied for beginners at the first class only.

10 sessions $325 member / $380 non-member Plus $25 non-refundable registration fee

Zhang Jiaxuan instructor Zhang focuses on learning and practicing basic brushstrokes and characters in a meditative, relaxed atmosphere. Classes often begin with a demonstration, followed by time for individual attention, allowing students to learn at their own pace.

Starts April 12 Fridays Session A ~ 11 AM – 1 PM

Session B ~ 1 :15 – 3:15 PM

Starts April 13 Saturdays Session A ~ 9 –11 AM Session B ~ 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM

brUSh pAinting

Courses provide training in the fundamentals of traditional painting, its principles, techniques, subject matter and style. Themes covered include landscapes, bird-and-flower paintings, insects and fish. Materials are supplied for the first class only.

10 sessions $380 member / $435 non-member Plus $25 non-refundable registration fee

Sungsook Setton instructor setton teaches the basics of Chinese brush painting and the skill of capturing the essence of forms. Her subjects are wide-ranging and include landscapes and plants.

Starts April 10 Wednesdays Session A ~ 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Session B ~ 12:45 – 3:30 PM

Through a series of gentle movements, taiji (also known as taichi) can greatly improve circulation, flexibility, and endurance. it’s also a great way to relieve stress, tension, and aggravation of daily life. This course teaches the philosophy and practice of yang-style taijiquan, a short form of 60 postures developed by Grandmaster William C.C. Chen. advanced students will learn the long form of the yang style, which develops core strength.

Alex Hing and his students are award-winning Push-hands competitors.

10 sessions$260 member / $315 non-memberPlus $25 non-refundable registration fee

Starts April 13Saturdays Beginning: 9 – 10 AM Intermediate: 10 – 11 AM Advanced: 11 AM – 12 PM (Yang style long form)

tAijiqUAn

China institute

aDulT Summer claSSeS For more information, language assessment, or to register, please visit our website at www.chinainstitute.org/adults or contact Ho young Hung at hhung@chinainstitute.org or 212-744-8181 x116.

Summer Intensive Mandarin I – 120 hours (equivalent to first year in a university) This six-week intensive course is designed for beginners with little to no knowledge of Mandarin and will cover the basic sounds and tones, fundamental sentence patterns and structures of the Chinese language, and a vocabulary of at least 500 written characters. Using Integrated Chinese, Level 1 – Parts 1 & 2, and a combination of cultural activities* to augment the primary language instruction, students will be able to conduct conversations about everyday life and read and write short passages upon completion. This course is equivalent to a two semester, first year university language program. Prospective students should be prepared for an intensive learning environment and daily homework. enrollment is limited and all materials are included in the tuition fee.

30 Sessions $2750 Registration before May 1 July 1 – August 12 $2850 Registration after May 1 Monday – Friday ~ 12:30 – 4:30 PM (plus a $25 non-refundable registration fee)

Summer Intensive Mandarin II – 120 hours (equivalent to second year in a university) This six-week intensive course will continue to introduce complex sentence patterns and structures of the Chinese language with real life topics, and an additional vocabulary of at least 500 written characters. Using Integrated Chinese, Level 2– Parts 1 & 2, and a combination of cultural activities* to augment the primary language instruction, students will be able to develop their conversation skills and writing with expanded vocabulary and use of different sentence patterns. This course is equivalent to a two semester, second year university language program study. Prospective students should be prepared for an intensive learning environment and daily homework. enrollment is limited and all materials are included in the tuition fee.

Prerequisite: Completed approximately one-year of college-level Mandarin Chinese or up to level 6 in our language classes.

30 Sessions $2750 Registration before May 1 July 1 – August 12 $2850 Registration after May 1 Monday – Friday ~ 3:30 – 7:30 PM (plus a $25 non-refundable registration fee)

* Cultural activities in the past included a museum trip, contemporary Chinese film, a live traditional musical performance, and/or final banquet.

For more information or to register, please visit our website at www.chinainstitute.org/adult-language-classes or contact Ho young Hung at hhung@chinainstitute.org or 212-744-8181 x116.

Evening Group Classes (20 hours) $430 member / $485 non-member (meets twice a week for 5 weeks) Plus $25 non-refundable registration fee

Classes begin the week of July 1. schedule subject to change. (Please refer to our website for the most updated scheduling information.)

level 1 Monday & Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 1 Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 2 Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 3 Monday & Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM level 4 Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 PM Hot Topics in China* Monday & Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM

*Intermediate Advanced-Advanced Level

StUdio clASSES schedule subject to change. (Please refer to our website for the most updated scheduling information.)

Brush Painting Starts June 21 5 Sessions $190 member / $220 non-member Plus $25 non-refundable registration fee Fridays ~ 10:30 AM–1:15 PM

Calligraphy 5 Sessions $160 member / $190 non-member Plus $25 non-refundable registration feeStarts June 26 Session A Wednesdays ~ 6 – 8 PMStarts June 21 Session B Fridays ~ 1–3 PM

China institute

chineSe for chilDren China institute offers year-long Mandarin Chinese language programs for children ages 3 –13. Children learn the Mandarin Chinese language and culture through songs, stories, games, and art projects in a student-centered classroom environment. Classes are taught by native or near native Mandarin speakers with extensive experience teaching Mandarin to children. snacks and materials are provided. The courses run throughout the academic year, divided into trimesters. For detailed information about the classes, please visit www.chinainstitute.org/education/language-learning/pre-k-elementary/academic-year/

enrollment for the 2013 –2014 academic year will begin in March.

For information or to register, please contact Crystal elmore at celmore@chinainstitute.org or 212-744-8181 x110.

familY workShoPMural Painting Workshop: A Tale of Deer King

Deer King Jataka, a Buddhist tale about selfishness, forgiveness, and compassion, is also one of the famous mural paintings showcased in China institute’s current exhibition, Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road. in this workshop, you and your family will have a rare chance to learn how to read the mural of Deer King Jataka, explore several aspects of mural making techniques, including how colors are made and chosen, as well as creating a mural of your own to take home!

Saturday, May 4 Session I (ages 5–10) ~ 1–2:30 PM Session II ( ages 11 and up) ~ 3–4:30 PM

$25 member for one child and one adult $30 non-member for one child and one adult $15 per additional attendee

chilDren’S Summer ProgramMake your child’s summer a fun-filled experience by enrolling in the Children’s summer Program at China institute. Designed for children ages 3 to 8, the Children’s summer Program offers instruction of Chinese language and culture in an exciting and interactive environment. language instruction is led by experienced Chinese language teachers. additionally, children will participate in various cultural activities, such as Kung Fu, Chinese folk dance, theatrical performances, calligraphy and arts and crafts lessons, storytelling, and cooking. Friday field trips to many new york City child-friendly institutions will give your child a chance to enjoy the summer sun. enrollment is on a first-come first-serve basis. Materials and snacks are included.

Summer 2013 July 1–August 9 ~ Monday–Friday *Fridays are field trip days and meet from 9am–12pm

Session I: July 1–July 12 Session II: July 15– July 26 Session III: July 29 – August 9

Full Day Class (9 AM – 3 PM) Single Session: $1,520 member / $1,600 non-member

Half Day Class (9 AM –12 PM) Single Session: $910 member / $960 non-member

Two Sessions (F or H): 10% off single session Three Sessions (F or H): 15% off single session

* A $50 non-refundable registration fee is applied to all registrations

For more information about the Children’s summer Program, please email celmore@chinainsitute.org, or call (212)-744-8181 x110 or x143.

China institute

2013 chinA inStitUtE StArtAlk high School SUmmEr lAngUAgE AcAdEmy

offering an immersion Mandarin Chinese language and culture summer program to 40 selected new york metro-area high school students. equivalent to one semester of high school Mandarin Chinese, the academy emphasizes oral communication while introducing students to Chinese reading and writing. Participants also learn about Chinese culture through hands-on studio classes and local field trips in new york City.

For more information, please contact Peng Zeng at pzeng@chinainstitute.org or 212-744-8181 x138.

July 8 – August 16 Monday – Friday ~ 9:30 AM –3:30 PM (daily)

2013 StUdy AbroAd For high School StUdEntS

Summer Study in China

Built upon the success of past programs, the summer study in China program is hosting two different programs: an intensive language program in Beijing (SSC–Beijing) , and a language immersion and travel program travelling from Beijing to East China (SSC–East China). students will spend their summers exploring a wide variety of areas in China, continuing their Chinese language studies and investigating the country’s economical, cultural, historical and geological diversity.

SSC–Beijing offers high school students the opportunity to receive intensive language training within an immersed cultural environment. living for four weeks in the vibrant metropolis of Beijing, students will use their Chinese to communicate in daily life activities, improving both their fluency and pronunciation. Through rigorous small group daily language lessons, it is expected that they will acquire the equivalent of a full academic year of Chinese.

SSC–East China will combine a fully language immersion with a series of structured projects, excursions and field trips to different cities. This program will allow students to explore the country from every aspect, from the north to the south, from the urban areas to the scenic rural destinations, from the past to the present. Through this program students will understand the country’s people, culture and history more deeply than ever possible from a classroom.

Registration for both SSC programs is open now! if you have any further question regarding the application process, please contact Ms. Miaomiao Wang, resident Director of summer study in China, at mwang@china360online.org or 212-744-8181 x145.

Summer ProgramS for HigH ScHool StudentS

Corporate proGrams

China institute

Panel discussions, interviews, and lectures held throughout the year, which are typically presented by top U.s. business leaders, scholars, journalists, lawyers, regulators, and other hands-on experts experienced in China. The series highlights the best and latest thinking about the most recent market trends and topics on the radar of U.s. and Chinese companies.

corPoraTe book SigningSBusiness -related book signings bring in the most cogent authors writing on U.s.–China issues today, for meet-and-greet discussions.

china imPacT SPeaker SerieSMonday, May 6 ~ 12:30 –2:30 PM Held at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, located at 4 Times Square

Featured speaker: Maurice r. Greenberg, Chairman and Ceo, C. v. starr and Co., inc. interviewed by stephen s. roach, senior Fellow, yale University’s Jackson institute of Global affairs

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Location and time to be announced

Featured speaker: James B. rogers, american investor, author, and Co-founder of the Quantum Fund

For information about upcoming programs, please contact ningyu li at nli@chinainstitute.org or 212-744-8181 x125.

china briefcaSe SerieS

members’ speCial events

China institute

AnnUAl chinA inStitUtE gAlA

Join us for China institute’s annual Gala on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Cipriani 42nd street in new york City.

each year at the Gala, China institute presents our Blue Cloud Award to individuals or organizations whose leadership has inspired others and who have made significant contributions to the cultural exchange between the Us and China. We are proud this year to honor three extremely worthy recipients: Jay M. Goffman, Partner and Global Head of the Corporate restructuring Group at skadden and a Trustee of China institute; the Lang Lang International Music Foundation, founded by the world renowned pianist, Lang Lang ; and James B. Rogers, investment expert and author.

The festive celebration is co-chaired by China institute Trustee, Kevin J. lavin and laura lavin and broadcast journalist and television news anchor Kaity Tong will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Three young pianists from the lang lang international Music Foundation will perform.

Friday, May 17, 2013 ~ 6:30 –10:30 PM

For more information, go to www.chinainstitute.org/support-us/special-events/annual-gala/ or lmcdonald@chinainstitute.org, 212.744.8181 x139.

Save The DaTe

China institute

Young Associates Spring Social: Games Night

Join the young associates for a delightful evening of cross-cultural networking and learning classic & contemporary Chinese games such as Go, Mahjong, and Chinese Chess.

Friday, May 10 or May 31 ~ 6:30–9:30 PM FREE YA member / $10 non-member

Young Associates Culinary Event

Join the young associates for an afternoon of learning and making Chinese food, such as noodle or dumpling making.

Saturday, June or July 2013 ~ afternoon Details to be announced.

Summer Garden Party

Join the young associates for a summer gathering in the elegant suzhou scholar’s Garden at China institute.

Friday, August 2 ~ 6:30–9 PM FREE YA member and one guest / $15 for non-members & additional guests

Young aSSociaTeS evenTS

China institute

Members’ Day Trip to the Chuang Yen Monastery

Join fellow members for special day trip to the Chuang yen Monastery. The monastery, home of Buddhist association of the United states, is situated on 225 acres of land in Putnam County. There will be a guided tour of the monastery.

Saturday, June 8 ~ 10 AM–6:30 PM $45 member / $55 non-member

Ticket price includes transportation by private coach and guided tour; you may bring your vegetarian lunch/snacks or join in a vegetarian lunch at the monastery.

Members’ Day Trip to ArtFarm in Hudson Valley, Upstate NY

Join fellow members for a visit to Chambers Fine art’s artFarm, located in the scenic Hudson valley of upstate new york. Built as a storage facility and annex to Chambers Fine art, the artFarm was commissioned from HHF architects and renowned Chinese artist/architect, ai Weiwei, in 2006. The gallery space houses selections from gallery inventory and Christophe W. Mao’s private collection, and hosts thematic exhibitions. a reception follows our guided tour. During our trip, we also will visit the Terhune orchards and Farm stand nearby for some fruit picking and buying.

Saturday, August 2013 ~ 10:30 AM–7 PM $45 member / $55 non-member

Ticket price includes transportation by private coach; bring your lunch or snacks.

For more information about young associates and members’ events, please contact Jenny liao at jliao@chinainstitute.org or 212-744-8181 x137.

memberS’ ProgramS

sponsors

Standing Buddha, Tang dynasty (618–907). Painted clay stucco; H. 9, W. 5.4 cm. Image courtesy of Dunhuang Academy.

China institute

China institute acknowledges our major supporters.

corporAtE SUpport providEd by:allianceBernstein l.P. american express Boies, schiller & Flexner llP Burson-Marsteller Credit suisse Cyprium investment Partners llC DlJ real estate Capital Partners, llC Duke energy Corporation GeGoldman sachsHna Group HsBC isi Group J.P. Morgan Kamsky associates, inc. Macandrews & Forbes Holdings inc. MeadWestvaco Corporation Murray Hill Properties Peridot asia advisors, llC sino-Century China Private equity Partners, llC skadden, arps, slate, Meagher & Flom llP The starr Foundation Tishman speyer Properties United airlinesMr. Washington syCip

FoUndAtion SUpport providEd by:asian Cultural CouncilBlakemore Foundation e. rhodes & leona B. Carpenter Foundation Joseph Tse FoundationMary and James G. Wallach Foundation MeadWestvaco Foundation The Freeman FoundationThe Henry luce FoundationThe Hearst FoundationsThe J. and H. Weldon Foundation, inc. The robert H. n. Ho Family FoundationThe starr Foundation

othEr SUpport providEd by:

Detail, Celestial Music from Mogao Cave 288, Western Wei dynasty (535–556). Replica in mineral pigments on paper by Shi Weixiang, 1974; 52 x 522 cm. Image courtesy of Dunhuang Academy.

China institute

China institute advanCes a deeper understanding of China through

progr ams in eduCation, Culture, business and art in the belief that

Cross-Cultur al understanding strengthens our global Community.

China institute advanCes a deeper understanding of China through

progr ams in eduCation, Culture, business and art in the belief that

Cross-Cultur al understanding strengthens our global Community.

Sukhavati (Amitabha’s Pure Land), mural from Mogao Cave 45, High Tang period (705–781). Replica in mineral pigments on paper by Wu Rongjian, Ma Yuhua, and Shen Shuping; 2004, 290 x 472 cm.

Image courtesy of Dunhuang Academy.

China institute

boArd oF trUStEES

virginia a. Kamsky, ChairChien Chung Pei, Vice-ChairPatricia P. Tang , SecretaryJay M. Goffman, Treasurer

Chen Guoqinganla Chengnellie ChiJames J. ChinJay CollinsMark D. DanchakMary Wadsworth DarbyJulie nixon eisenhoweredward s. HymanKevin J. lavinPeter rupert lighteMary lawrence PorterDiane H. schafersophia shengJohn r. sinnenbergWashington Z. syCipMiranda Wong TangJohn l. ThorntonJulie Grimes WaldorfTheodore T. WangMarie-Hélène WeillWendell l. Willkie, iiyvonne l.C. Wong

boArd oF AdviSorS

David ChuJerome a. CohenChristopher P. DaviesDavid Ho, M.D.ann HuHua WenyiDavid Henry Hwangrobert McDonaldDavid Pai, Ph.D.victor Tang, Ph.D.Prof. ezra vogel, emeritusJeff yangZhang Xin

trUStEE EmEritUS

Wan-go H.C. Weng

chinA inStitUtE StAFF

sara Judge McCalpin President

suzanne elliott Executive Vice President

Willow Hai Chang Gallery Director

Brian leidy Director of Development

shenzhan liao Director of Education & Dean, Confucius Institute @ China Institute

Michael Buening Project Manager, We All Live in the Forbidden City

lillia Chrysostome Arts & Culture Programs Associate

Crystal elmore Program Manager, Children & Youth Programs

Tina Fang Program Assistant, Adult Language & Studio Programs

Chunfang Fei Vice Dean, Confucius Institute @ China Institute

yong Ho, Ph.D. Co-Chair, Renwen Society

Ho young Hung Coordinator, Adult Language & Studio Programs, & Technology Support to Education

alison Jean Foundations & Grants Manager

Caitlin o’Callaghan Knott Executive Assistant to the President & Administrative Coordinator

Kevin lawrence Associate Director, Teach China

ningyu li Assistant Director, Corporate Programs

Jenny liao Assistant Director of Development, Membership

Jennifer Patrick lima Gallery Registrar & Manager

Feifei liu Guest Teacher from ECNU & Project Assistant, Confucius Institute @ China Institute

yue Ma Manager of Art Education Program (DCTA)

leslie a. McDonald Associate Director of Development

ingrid y. Mei Office Manager

yan shneider Program Manager, Professional Development for Language Teachers, Confucius Institute @ China Institute

adam supraner Program Coordinator, Teach China

Ben Wang Senior Lecturer in Language & Humanities, & Co-Chair, Renwen Society

Miaomiao Wang Resident Director, Summer Study in China

eva Wen Gallery Coordinator

Daniel M. yang Digital Initiatives Manager

Peng Zeng Assistant Director, Children & Youth Programs

China institute advances a deeper understanding of China through programs in education, culture, business and art in the belief that cross-cultural understanding strengthens our global community.

Mem

bers

hip

For

mRe

gist

rati

on F

orm

Paym

ent

Form

Programs/Courses

I’d like to join China Institute

Last Name First Name Email address

Address Daytime phone

City Evening phone

State Zip Fax

Last Name First Name

Membership Number Email address

Address Daytime phone

City Evening phone

State Zip Fax

Total Amount $

Card Number

Expiration Date

Signature

Lecture / Course Date / Starting Date Fee

Total $

Check enclosed

Discover

American Express

Mastercard

Visa

One Year Two Years (plus 1 month FREE) Three Years (plus 3 months FREE)

Mail this form to China Institute, Registrar, 125 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065-7088 or send by fax to 212-628-4159

No refunds on single events. For a detailed description of the Course Refund Policy, please call the registrar at 212-744-8181 x116.

The School of Chinese Studies has been chartered since 1944 by the University of the State of New York. The school admits students without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or ethnic or national origin.

Membership levels: Send this form with payment to China Institute.

Individual $65 (100% tax deductible)

Individual — Educator/Senior/Student $50 (100% tax deductible)*

Dual $115 (100% tax deductible)

Senior Dual $90 (100% tax deductible)*

Family $125 (100% tax deductible)

Young Associate All Access $200 ($154 tax deductible)

Young Associate Friend $75 (100% tax deductible)

Young Associate Student $50 (100% tax deductible)*

Renwen Society $65 (100% tax deductible)

Renwen Society Educator/Senior/Student $50 (100% tax deductible)*

Red Envelope $250 ($155 tax deductible)

Silk Purse $500 ($322 tax deductible)

Jade Box $1,000 ($749 tax deductible)

Scholar’s Circle $2,500 ($2,194 tax deductible)

Friends of the Gallery (from $1,500)

Please send membership information only

* Senior 65 or older; proof of age or educator or full-time student status upon the first application.

The future speaks Chinese

125 east 65th street, new York, nY 10065 ~ tel: 212-744-8181 Fax: 212-628-4159 ~ www.chinainstitute.org

Let us help you interpret itCulture, Language, Business