We teach Chinese!

Professor Connie Walker kindly provides this info:

"the most recent issue of National Geographic is a complete issue on China, with a wonderful map included...No doubt Chinese teachers all over would want to get a copy of this – great reading for students, families, and teachers. National Geographic can be purchased at most book store magazine sections."

The website: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/05/table-of-contents

May 2008
Table of Contents
China's Journey--The great nation is on the move.

Gilded Age, Gilded Cage
A new middle class means aspiration—and anxiety.

Village on the Edge of Time
In Dimen, yesterday and today are merging.

New Great Walls
Beijing is building up for the Olympics.

Bitter Waters
Can China save the Yellow—its Mother River?

China's Aerials
Photographer George Steinmetz takes flight to capture a different view of China.

The Road Ahead
China's expectations are rising, with no end in sight. What's next?

Tibetans
In this 2002 article Tibetans are adapting to the realities of Chinese rule yet still holding on to cherished traditions.

Return to Changing China
In a 1971 National Geographic story a photographer who grew up in China returns.

Life in Forbidden Lhasa
A 1955 National Geographic article tells the story of how an Austrian became the Dalai Lama's trusted tutor.

Ethnicity and Language Quiz
Did you know that Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the world? Learn more and take our ten-question quiz.

Your Shot
Submit your photo, check out Your Shot jigsaw puzzles, and see reader photos published in National Geographic.

Your Shot China Photos
Use our interactive map to browse through Your Shot photos of China.

Desktop Wallpaper
Decorate your desktop with beautiful images from this month's issue of the magazine.

Visions of Earth
Each month, National Geographic features breathtaking photographs in Visions of Earth.

Editor's Note
Editor in Chief Chris Johns writes about how China has changed in two decades.

Flashback
Carried on the shoulders of the faithful, the 15-year-old Dalai Lama fled Tibet's capital as the Chinese army advanced.

More links on the site on China:
http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/places/countries/country_china.html

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On Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday April 30 the University's China Centerwill host a "Sino-US Education Summit" featuring 50 Chinese school principals and US counterparts from K-12 schools and our universitydiscussing educational challenges of the 21st Century.

The event is FREE toCEHD faculty and staff, but registration is required. Registration forms may be dropped off to Terry Anderson in 104 Burton Hallor emailed to john4810@umn.edu. Today (Friday April 25) is the LAST DAY toguarantee your spot at the conference.

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中国日

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本届中国日的主题是2008年北京奥è¿?会。明尼è‹?达大学国际项目副主任Meredith McQuaid和中国中心主任张永维分别å?‘表了简短的欢迎讲è¯?。明尼è‹?达大学历å?²ç³»å’Œç¤¾ä¼šå­¦ç³»çš„教授Chris Isettå’ŒDoug Hartmanå?šäº†ä¸»é¢˜æ¼”讲并回答了学生问题。æ?¥è‡ªå?„学校的学生代表上å?°å?‚与了有关奥è¿?会的中英文知识问答（jeopardy game）。明大亚洲语言文化系主任Joe Allenå?šäº†ç®€çŸ­è®²è¯?。å?ˆé¤?å?Žä¸­å›½ä¸­å¿ƒç»„织了抽奖活动，近百å??学生得到了北京奥è¿?Tæ?¤è¡«ç­‰å¥–å“?。最å?Žå?„校学生代表用中文介ç»?了自己的学校和中文课程并得到了中国中心赠é€?的奥è¿?礼å“?。

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Hi everyone,

This is the official Beijing Olympics site with a lot of info:
http://en.beijing2008.cn/

There are both English and Chinese versions. They also have Olympics trivia, pictures, news, and videos about the Olympics and tourist places in Beijing.

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Hi Sherri,
Here are a couple of links I found about SOPA:
http://www.cal.org/topics/ta/sopaonline.html
http://151.200.230.109/development/topics/ta/sopa_ellopa.html

This article seems relevant too:

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Summer Resident Director (Changchun, China)

Donna found this info :
http://beijing.craigslist.com.cn/npo/605891888.html

Summer Resident Director
Intensive Summer Language Institute (ISLI)

Location: Changchun, China

Position Description

SUMMARY:
American Councils is currently seeking a qualified Resident Director to work on a six-week summer program based at Northeast Normal University (NENU) in Changchun, Jilin Province. Resident Directors represent American Councils in their actions and words during the tenure of appointment. They must be available to program participants on a daily basis. The Summer Resident Director will be given housing in the NENU Foreign Teachers dormitory with the program participants and will have meals provided.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

· Observing participant classes at the host university;
· Meeting regularly with teachers, administrators, and participants;
· Working with Chinese counterparts to arrange group travel and cultural programs; and
· Reporting back on student achievements and progress.

Resident Directors must be available to participants during any emergencies that arise and must communicate regularly with the ISLI program staff in Washington, DC regarding student and host institution issues. Prior to departure for China, all Resident Directors will attend American Councils orientation programs for both staff and participants in Washington, DC. The Summer Resident Director reports to the ISLI Senior Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chinese language or area studies or equivalent;
· Advanced Chinese language skills -- written and oral (minimum 2/2+ on ACTFL scale)
· Study, work, or extensive travel experience in China;
· Experience overseeing and guiding groups (prefer experience with teachers);
· Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling; and
· Demonstrated skills in general financial accountability.

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATES: late June - to early August 2008

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to HR Department, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036. Fax: 202-572-9095 or 202-833-7523; email: resumes@americancouncils.org . Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, an international not-for-profit organization, believes in the fundamental role of education in fostering positive change for individuals, institutions and societies. Building upon over three decades of regional expertise and development experience, American Councils advances education and research worldwide through international programs that provide the global perspective essential for academic and professional excellence. In collaboration with partners around the world, our dedicated team of professionals designs and implements innovative and effective programs responsive to the cultures and needs of the international communities in which we work. American Councils employs a full-time professional staff of over 370, located in forty-seven offices in forty cities in 15 countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia.

Location: Changchun, China
Compensation: Negotiable
This is at a non-profit organization.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=645578F380DA3364

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April 4th: Qing Ming Jie 清明节 (Tomb Sweeping Day), where the dead are honored with family trips to tidy up their ancestors’ graves.

Grave Bed

I know death approaches it’s not tragic
my hopes are at peace in a forest of pines
overlooking the ocean from a distance like a pond
afternoon sunlight keeping me mottled company

a man’s time is up and man’s world goes on
I must rest in the middle
passerby say the branches droop
passerby say the branches are growing

1988.1 from Nameless Flowers: Selected Poems of Gu Cheng

From China Books http://www.chinabooks.com/cart/newsletters/newsletter080401.html

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