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Taking Chinese culture to the world
Editor’s note: Confucius Institutes were first established nine years ago as centres where foreigners can learn the Chinese language. However, China’s economic boom has increased worldwide interest in all things Chinese, and Confucius Institutes have responded by broadening their curricula. Now, you can find Confucius Institutes that specialize in Chinese opera, in dance and performance, music, business and even Chinese tourism. London School of Economics, UK
It aims to foster greater understanding of Chinese business culture among professionals and those preparing for a longer stay in China. Scholarships are available for LSE students and those who wish to study Chinese for a PhD in this field. Binghamton University, Binghamton, US
In collaboration with the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, the institute focuses on promoting Chinese opera and music. It established the only Peking Opera performance group in the US, promoting Chinese opera, performing arts and culture on college campuses and in communities nationwide.
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It offers a three-year undergraduate degree course that puts the study of this ancient medicine into context with its cultural past through lessons in Mandarin and a period of study in China. Graduates will be qualified to practise in both China and the UK. Royal Danish Academy Copenhagen, Denmark
Working with the China Central Conservatory of Music, the institute aims to create synergy between classical Western and Chinese music in the global arena. The MCI aims to inspire language learning through music. The visiting teachers collaborate with Danish high schools to introduce Chinese music and culture.
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It offers regular classes and short courses for performance professionals and amateurs in Chinese classics, folk dance, contemporary dance, as well as health and fitness dance. Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
As the only Confucius Institute with an emphasis on tourism, it seeks to build and deepen links with Griffith University, which is internationally acknowledged as a leader in the development of tourism education and research.
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