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{ Confucius Institute Grand Opening Celebration }

Left: Huili Gong, Vice President, Capital Normal University Right: Robert H. Bruininks, President, University of Minnesota

L E T T E R F R O M T H E D I R E C T O R

Twenty-seven years ago, when I was among the first U.S. students to participate in an undergraduate academic exchange with Peking University, I never thought that learning Chinese would become as important as it is today. Chinese is a critical language at a critical time. Our two countries will face enormous challenges in the 21st century, and the solutions to these problems will emerge from increased collaboration, understanding, and mutual effort. To accomplish this, more Americans need to speak Chinese at a highly proficient level.

In only our first year, we have seen our programming flourish and the interest in Chinese language and culture grow. We were delighted to collaborate with University partners and local schools to obtain grants totaling more than $2 million for supporting Chinese language instruction. Our Resource Center now has nearly 4,000 volumes, including books, CDs, DVDs, and computer software. We interacted with thousands of Minnesotans at cultural events. These accomplishments are a few highlights of the last year’s activities contained in this annual report.

This first year has been an amazing journey, and the path ahead looks to be just as exciting. We are pleased to have strong support from the Hanban and our partner university, Capital Normal University, in Beijing. Moreover, many organizations and volunteers have contributed time and treasure to help bring our programs to life. We are deeply indebted to all of the wonderful support we have received. I am greatly honored to lead this effort and thank you for our shared success.

Joan Brzezinski, Director,

Confucius Institute

主任致辞

二十七年前，我作为美国首批访问中国北京大学的本科生的一员，前往北京学习，那时我无法想象学习汉语会变得如此重要。21世纪，中美两国面临着诸多挑战，通力合作、相互理解和共同努力是我们解决问题的前提，这一前提需要更多的美国人熟练地掌握汉语。

过去的一年里，孔子学院的各个项目进展顺利，汉语和中国文化在明州得到了进一步的推广。在与明大其它机构及当地中小学的前提合作下，我们获得了两百多万美元的项目基金，用以支持汉语教学。我们的图书室收藏了共计四千多册图书、CD、DVD等多种汉语和中国文化资料。明大孔子学院还举办了许多文化活动，数以千计的明州人借此接触、了解了中国文化。以上是孔子学院去年所取得的成绩中的一部分。其他活动与成绩在以下年度报告里将有详细报道。

明大孔子学院成立的第一年是辉煌的第一年。在这一年里，汉办及我们的合作院校首都师范大学给与了我们极大的支持。许多机构与志愿者的奉献和帮助也为孔子学院的发展做出了积极的贡献。在此我代表孔子学院向所有帮助与支持我们工作的机构和个人表达最诚挚的谢意。

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TOP: Alice Seagren, Huili Gong, Robert Bruininks, Maoming Chu BOTTOM: (L) Alice Seagren, Joan Brzezinski; (middle) Dr. Shuhan Wang, Maoming Chu, Dr. Robert Jones;

(R) Fred Hsiao, Meredith McQuaid

C O N F U C I U S I N S T I T U T E G R A N D O P E N I N G

The opening of the Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota was a grand event, with more than 200 educators, government officials, and interested community members attending. The festivities began with an open house, which included demonstrations of Chinese painting and calligraphy, kung fu, and music. Following the open house, Dr. Shuhan Wang, executive director of Chinese Language Initiatives at the Asia Society, gave the keynote lecture: “A National Perspective on the Minnesota Chinese Language Initiative.” University President Robert Bruininks, Minnesota Commissioner of Education Alice Seagren, Deputy Consul General Maoming Chu, and Capital Normal University Executive Vice President Huili Gong then each gave remarks. The official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding be-tween the State of Minnesota and the Hanban regarding the exchange of Chinese language teachers followed. Bruininks, Seagren, Chu, and Gong then cut the ribbon to the Confucius Institute Resource Center and the plaque was unveiled to the tune of the Minnesota Rouser on pipa, erhu, hulusi, and guzheng. An energetic lion dance concluded the ceremony.

The Confucius Institute capped off its grand opening celebration with a performance of Chinese music, dance, puppetry, and magic by the Jiangsu Silk and Bamboo Performing Group. This performance was cosponsored by the Confucius Institute at Valparaiso University, the Chinese American Association of Minnesota, and the University of Minnesota China Center.

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孔子学院揭牌仪式

明尼苏达大学孔子学院揭牌仪式于2008年9月19日在明大的国际项目中心隆重举行。两百多名教育界、政界和对汉语及中国文化感兴趣的人士参加了这一仪式。揭牌仪式在中国传统绘画、书法、武术和音乐表演中拉开了帷幕。亚洲协会汉语教育执行主任周淑涵博士做了题为 “全美视野下的明尼苏达汉语教育项目（A Na-tional Perspective on the Minneso-ta Chinese Language Initiative）”的主题演讲。明尼苏达大学校长Robert Bruininks、明尼苏达州教育厅厅长Alice Seagren、中国驻芝加哥副总领事储茂明、首都师范大学常务副校长宫辉力也都相继发言。明尼苏达州与中国国家汉语办公室还就汉语教师交流项目签署了谅解备忘录。Bruininks校长、Seagren厅长、储茂明副总领事及宫辉力副校长在琵琶、二胡、葫芦丝和古筝的伴奏声中为明大孔子学院剪彩并揭牌。最后揭牌彩仪式在江苏丝竹艺术团中国传统音乐、舞蹈、木偶、和魔术表演中结束。此次表演由Val-paraiso大学孔子学院、明州中美协会和明大中国中心联合赞助。


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Renda Fuzhong Dance Troupe The Confucius Institute celebrated Chinese New Year with performances by the acclaimed Renmin University Affiliated High School (RDFZ) Dance Troupe from Beijing. During their visit to Minnesota, they performed for nearly 1,500 people in two performances at Ted Mann Concert Hall, including a matinee for K–12 students and an evening performance for the general public. The Confucius Institute also coordinated a variety of cultural experiences for the RDFZ students, including a trip to the Mall of America, a visit to The Blake School, and a two-night home stay with an American family.

人大附中舞蹈团新年演出

2009年1月28日至30日，中国人民大学附属中学学生舞蹈团受邀来到明尼苏达大学孔子学院，迎接中国农历新年的到来。舞蹈团共演出两场，一场是专为中小学生安排的日场，一场是面向各界观众的夜场，共计约1500人观看了演出。孔子学院还为人大附中舞蹈团的学生安排了一系列丰富多彩的文化活动：参观美国购物中心和Blake 学校，在接待家庭亲身体验美国的家庭生活。

China Day On April 17, 2009, more than 500 high school students from eight Minnesota schools attended China Day, an annual event for Minnesota high school students who study Chinese. The students convened at Ted Mann Concert Hall for brief remarks by hosts Joan Brzezinski, Dr. Yongwei Zhang, director of the China Center, and Dr. Paul Rouzer, chair of the Asian Languages and Literatures department (ALL). Then students turned their attention to Feng Xiaogang’s 2004 hit film, A World Without Thieves. ALL Professor Jason McGrath prepared a study guide that teachers used to ask their students to think critically about the moral themes of this action-packed Chinese blockbuster.

C U L T U R A L A C T I V I T I E S

中国日 2009年4月17日，一年一度为学习汉语的高中生举办的“中国日”迎来了明尼苏达州8个中学的500多名中学生。此次活动在明大的Ted Mann 音乐厅举行。孔子学院的主任Joan Brzezin-ski，中国中心主任张永维博士，亚洲语言文学系主任Paul Rouzer博士做了简短的讲话。之后学生们观看了冯小刚2004年贺岁电影《天下无贼》。

Jason McGrath教授为学生们准备了一些影片的观后讨论题目，启发学生的批判性思维。就这部中国动作大片的道德主题进行讨论。学生的反应也都很积极。其中一位说：“我觉得电影非常成功，它不仅仅是一部很棒的动作片，也向观众传达了多视角的道德观。”借此机会，学生们也练习了他们的汉语作文能力。一位学生用汉语写道：“这个电影多么好！要谢谢你们让我们在明州大学看了。”

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C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T

The Confucius Institute worked to build connections in the Minnesota community by participating in celebrations of Chinese culture: 2009 Passage to China, sponsored by the Chinese Heritage Foundation and China Insight, and the annual Dragon Boat Festival held at Lake Phalen in St. Paul.

社区参与

明大孔子学院积极参与社区建设，通过传播和弘扬中国文化，与明州社区建立联系。在过去的一年里，我们有幸参与了2009年由传龙基金和《中国展望》一年一度共同举办的“漫游中国”活动，以及在圣保罗市Phalen湖畔举办的明州龙舟节。

Passage to China More than 10,000 peo-ple visited the Passage to China event held at the Mall of America, April 4–5, 2009. At the Confucius Institute table, visitors had the chance to try jianzhi (Chinese paper-cutting) and qiqiaoban (Chinese tangrams). They also learned about the Confucius Institute, including the Resource Center and Chinese language and culture classes.

漫游中国 2009年4月4日至5日在美国购物中心举办的“漫游中国”活动迎来了一万多名参观者。明大孔子学院的展台为参观者设计了剪纸与七巧板的活动，还向大家介绍了孔子学院以及学院的图书馆、汉语和中国文化等课程。

Dragon Boat Festival The 2009 Dragon Boat Festival at Phalen Lake Park in St. Paul attracted large crowds. This annual two-day family-oriented event showcased the cultural heritage of local Asian Pacific Islander communities and promoted the 2,400-year-old tradition and sport of dragon boat racing. The Confucius Institute’s booth was flooded with more than 1,000 visitors, including many children who were excited to compete in a chopstick competition, color a dragon mask, and earn a dragon tattoo.

明州龙舟节 2009年7月11日，一年一度的明尼苏达龙舟节在Phalen Lake公园隆重开幕。龙舟节为期两天，展示了亚太地区的文化习俗和岛国文化，弘扬了有2400年悠久历史的龙舟竞赛传统。在超过40家参与单位的展示活动中，明大孔子学院以其精彩的活动吸引了成百上千观众的来临。尤其是孩子们流连展台，踊跃参加了用筷子比赛，兴高采烈地为孔子学院设计的龙画上各式各样的脸谱。

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C H I N E S E L A N G U A G E P R O M O T I O N

World Languages Day The College of Liberal Arts’ annual World Languages Day is an opportunity for Minnesota high school students to explore world languages and cultures, and experience life at the University of Minnesota. Nearly 1,800 students chose three courses from more than 40 options and met fellow language-learners from around the state. Dr. Yu Wang of the Confucius Institute presented a Chinese language and calligraphy workshop for 90 students. The Confucius Institute also supported the addition of six sections of “Instant Chinese” and Chinese Language Jeopardy for more than 180 students.

Confucius Institute Classes Beginning in fall 2008, the Confucius Institute offered non-credit Chinese classes for adults, children, and families. By spring semester, enrollment in classes doubled, and offerings were expanded. The Family Chinese class attracted parents and their young children who want to learn Chinese through songs and games. Beginning Chinese for Adults attracted a diverse crowd of people interested in learning Chinese for business, travel, and curiosity. Other offerings have included Chinese Language Rehab for adults who want to restore their Chinese language skills, Kung Fu, and Put Away the Picture Menu, a practical course about Chinese foods and culinary cultures.

孔子学院汉语课程自2008年秋季学期开始，明大孔子学院开设了针对成人、儿童和家庭的各类汉语短期课程。到2009年春季，我们的学生人数增加了一倍，针对学生要求，我们延长了部分课程时间。“家庭汉语”通过汉语歌曲和游戏吸引了想学习汉语的学生和家长。“汉语成人初级班” 吸引了对中国、中国文化、中国商业、旅游等感兴趣的各类人士。其他课程还包括“重拾汉语”、“中国功夫”和“学读中文菜谱”。其中“重拾汉语”是为有一定汉语基础的成人开设的，“学读中文菜谱”是一门介绍中国饮食文化的实用性课程。

汉语推广

世界语言日明大人文学院主办的“世界语言日”是为明尼苏达的中学生体验多国语言和文化、感受明大校园生活提供的良好机会。2009年5月19日，明大安排了四十多场讲座，近1800名学生参加了活动。他们每个人可以选择三场讲座，和来自全州的其他语言学习者交流经验。明大孔子学院中方院长王宇博士的汉字与书法讲座吸引了90名学生。孔子学院还赞助了 “快速汉语”与汉语知识问答游戏。180多名学生参加了这两个活动。


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University of Minnesota Summer Camp The Confucius Institute collaborated with the University’s Department of Recreational Sports to create a Chinese language and culture summer camp for kids. During two weeks in July, 25 campers between the ages of 6 and 12 learned to speak some basic Chinese, sing songs, and play games in Chinese. They also studied tai chi and kung fu, learned about the art of shadow puppetry, and created their own puppets. The kids and their counselors enjoyed their time at the Confucius Institute.

明尼苏达大学夏令营 2009年7月孔子学院参与明大运动体育系举办的暑期夏令营，承办了面向儿童的汉语语言与文化夏令营。为期两周的夏令营里，25名6到12岁的学生通过学唱汉语歌、做汉语游戏、打太极、学中国功夫、演皮影戏及做皮影等活动学习了汉语，体验了中国文化。孩子们纷纷表示在孔子学院的夏令营度过了愉快的时间。

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HSK/YCT Newly designated as an official testing site, the Confucius Institute held its first round of Chinese language proficiency examinations in 2009. The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) is a proficiency test for adult Chinese language learners and is often compared to the English TOEFL exam. The Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is a Chinese language test for elementary and middle-school students and provides a basic evaluation of listening, writing, and reading skills.

Eager to demonstrate their knowledge and skill in Chinese, 23 people sat for the HSK in April. In May, 300 students at Excelsior Elementary and Scenic Heights Elementary in Minnetonka and Yinghua Academy in St. Paul sat for the YCT.

汉语推广

HSK汉语水平考试与YCT中小学生汉语水平考试作为中国国家汉办新成立的考点，明大孔子学院在2009年4月举办了其首场汉语水平考试。HSK汉语水平考试类似于英语托福考试，是针对成年人的语言水平测试。YCT小学生汉语水平考试是针对中小学生，测试其听、说、读、写能力的语言水平测试。2009年4月明州共有19人参加了HSK汉语水平考试。孔子学院还于2009年5月至6月举办了三场YCT中小学生汉语水平考试。近300名来自Minnetonka学区的Excelsior小学，Scenic Heights小学及St Paul的英华小学的学生参加了YCT中小学生汉语水平考试。

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Chinese Bridge Summer Camp Braving fears of the H1N1 flu virus and regular challenges of international travel, seven South High School students and instructor, Mr. Dingman Yu, took part in the Chinese Bridge Summer Camp.

“The Chinese Bridge Summer Camp is a precious opportunity for students who are studying Chinese. What better place to learn Chinese history than at the Forbidden City? A conversation to negotiate prices or talk about the weather is infinitely more life-like than those simulated ones that take place in the classroom. Visiting China has widened our horizons and taught our students lessons in diversity, tolerance, and friendship. For all these reasons, we remain infinitely thankful to the Hanban officials, students, and teachers from Jilin #1 High School and the warm-hearted staff at the Confucius Institute. It was your collective efforts and hard work that made everything possible.”

Excerpted from Mr. Dingman Yu’s full report. To read the full report visit [www.confucius.umn.edu/teachers/yu.html].

汉语推广

汉语桥夏列营 H1N1的肆虐，长途旅行的困顿没能阻止South中学的余定满老师和他的7名学生前往中国参加汉语桥夏列营的脚步。 “汉语桥夏列营是学生们学习汉语、亲身体验中国文化的宝贵机会。还有什么地方比紫禁城能更好地让学生体验中国历史呢？还有什么方式能比在中国各地旅行更好地让学生学习中国地理呢？到了北京的各大超市，逛了吉林的农贸市场，学生才能对中国的经济发展有一个全面地了解。在中国跟人讨价还价、谈论天气比任何教室里的模拟场景多要来的真实。中国之行扩大了学生们的视野，也让学生们体验了多元文化，学会了包容，收获了友谊，更重要的是，它让我们更加了解彼此，更加了解我们的国家，也让我们对自己的汉语学习有了更高的要求。我们无限感激汉办、吉林一中的师生和明大孔子学院热心的员工，是你们的努力成就了我们的收获。”----余定满老师报告节选。全文见：文见：www.confucius.umn.edu/ teachers/yu.html

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C H I N E S E L A N G U A G E T E A C H E R S U P P O R T

A key facet of the Confucius Institute mission is to provide Chinese language teachers with professional development and support. In the last year, the Confucius Institute hosted the annual meeting of the Minnesota Chinese language teachers, held a number of professional development seminars, conducted a four-week training program for Mandarin elementary immersion teachers, and created a resource library with nearly 4,000 titles. Below are highlights of last year’s programs:

>> The Minnesota Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (MTCFL) Conference in October 2008 convened more than 80 Chinese teachers from public K-12, private, and elementary immersion schools. Confucius Institute programs and resources were introduced to the teachers. A number of teachers presented their summer training experiences and shared curriculum ideas and materials.

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汉语教学支持

孔子学院一个重要的任务是为当地汉语教师提供职业支持与发展的机会。2008至2009年，明大孔子学院承办了明尼苏达州汉语教师年会，组织了一系列教师在职培训讲座，举办了为期四周的沉浸式汉语教学人员的培训。此外，在中国国家汉办的大力支持下，我们还建成了藏书近四千多册的图书室。下面是我院汉语教学支持活动的详情： >> 2008年的明尼苏达汉语教师年会共有80多位来自公立、中小学、私立小学、沉浸式小学的汉语教师参加。期间，我们向与会的80汉语老师介绍了孔子学院的各种活动与资源；就教师培训、教学课程设置与材料和汉语教师们进行了交流。


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Left: STARTALK MEISTEP Participant Right: (L to R) Tylor Wagner, Emily Hanson, Yu Wang, Ashley Gam, Li Yang posing with the Confucius Institute book delivery from the Hanban Institute.

>> In 2009, the Confucius Institute hosted a number of professional development seminars, including one on using technology in the classroom by Dr. Zhen Zou and a classroom management seminar by former school administrator and Ph.D. candidate Mary Nichols. Approximately 24 teachers attended each seminar.

>> In collaboration with the University’s Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) and the College of Education and Human Development, the Confucius Institute pursued and received approximately $80,000 in funding from the National Center on Foreign Languages for a STARTALK grant to conduct a summer training program for Mandarin elementary immersion teachers. The STARTALK Mandarin Elementary Immersion Summer Teacher’s Education Program (MEISTEP) ran from June 22 to July 17. As a four-week program aligned to national teacher preparation standards, the program allowed the participants to improve their curricular and instructional skills needed for integrating language, literacy, content, and culture in Mandarin immersion. The focus of this program was the delivery of math content in an elementary immersion setting. In addition to their coursework, the teachers spent time at Yinghua Academy gaining valuable insight and sharpening their own immersion teaching skills through observation and practice. This successful program received high praise from both the teacher participants and the STARTALK reviewers.

>> Nearly 4,000 titles of books, CDs, DVDs, and other Chinese language and cultural materials arrived to fill the shelves of the Confucius Institute Resource Center. The Resource Center materials are for the use of Chinese language teachers and anyone interested in learning Chinese. This is the most comprehensive collection of books for Chinese language learners in Minnesota. Check the web site for hours, and stop by when you have a chance!

>> 2009年，孔子学院组织了一系列教师职业发展讲座。讲座包括明大邹溱博士的如何在课堂中使用现代技术，博士研究生Mary Nichols的课堂管理等。每场讲座大约有24名教师参加。>> 2009年，孔子学院还与明大语言习得高级研究中心(CARLA) 、明大教育与人类发展学院（CEHD）合作，获得了美国国家外语中心(NCFL)8万美元的星谈基金（Startalk grant），并于2009年6月22日至7月17日举办了为期四周的暑期小学汉语沉浸式教学教师培训。该项目依据国家教师标准，旨在提高教师课程编排和教学技巧，使其能在今后的汉语沉浸式教学中把语言、认读能力、内容与文化融为一体。此次培训的焦点是沉浸式汉语教学中的数学教学。除了课程学习，教师们还参加了英华学校的观摩课，获得了很多沉浸式教学的经验和技能。此项目获得了参加教师和项目评估人员的一致好评。 >> 2009年7月至9月，我们收到了中国国家汉办寄来的117箱，共计四千多册图书、CD、DVD等多种汉语和中国文化资料，极大地充实了我们的图书室。孔子学院的图书室拥有明尼苏达州目前最大的汉语学习藏书，主要面向汉语教师及所有对中国文化和汉语感兴趣的读者。


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Confucius Classroom Grants This year, under the authority of the Hanban, the Confucius Institute offered Minnesota schools the opportunity to participate in the Hanban’s Confucius Classroom program. Confucius Classrooms are Chinese language and culture programs offered in a specific school or district. There was an astounding amount of interest when the request for proposals was sent in March. In total 27 applications from Minnesota schools requesting more than $1 million were recieved. After careful review, the Hanban agreed to fund 12 of these Confucius Classroom proposals for $486,000. Congratulations to our new Confucius Classrooms at Battle Lake Public School, Centennial Public Schools, Concordia Language Villages, Fergus Falls High School, Hopkins XinXing Academy, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minnetonka Public Schools, Rochester Public Schools, St. John’s Preparatory School, South Washington County Public Schools, Wilmar High School, and Yinghua Academy. These programs will reach approximately 8,000 students.

孔子课堂基金明大孔子学院在明州汉语教学的壮大过程中起着至关重要的作用。2009年在中国国家汉办的支持下，孔子学院为明尼苏达的中小学提供了申请汉办“孔子课堂”项目的机会。孔子课堂是在某个学区或学校进行的汉语和中国文化推广项目。2009年3月，孔子学院向各学校发出了项目申请通知。明尼苏达的各中小学纷纷响应，孔子学院共收到了27份申请，申请资金达一百多万美元。在经过严格的项目评审之后汉办批准了其中的12份申请，项目资金额达48万6千美元。获得汉办“孔子课堂”项目资金的12所学校为Battle Lake 公立学校，Centennial公立学区, Concordia 语言村, Fergus Falls中学, Hopkins XinXing 学校, 明尼阿波利斯公立学区，Minnetonka公立学区，圣约翰预备学校, 南华盛顿县公立学区, Wilmar 中学和英华学校。12个孔子课堂届时将面向大约8千名学生开展活动。

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FLAP Grant The Minnesota Mandarin Immersion Collaborative (MMIC) and the University of Minnesota secured a U.S. Department of Education Foreign Lan-guages Assistance Program (FLAP 2009 LEA-IHE) Grant. This $1.4 million, five-year grant will focus on the development of Global Literacy Through Mandarin Immersion and STEM. The MMIC is an association of four early total-Mandarin immersion programs and comprises the largest group of early total Mandarin immersion programs in the United States. The MMIC Leadership Team consists of:

>> Project Director Molly Wieland from Hopkins Public Schools.

>> The consortium of four early total-Mandarin immersion schools: lead agency Eisenhower Elementary XinXing Academy (Hopkins School District), Scenic Heights Elementary and Excelsior Elementary Mandarin Immersion Program (Minnetonka School District), and Madison Elementary Guang Ming Academy (St. Cloud Public Schools).

>> University of Minnesota Partners include: The Confucius Institute, the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA), and the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI).

美国教育部外语协助项目明尼苏达沉浸式汉语教学联合协会(MMIC)与明尼苏达大学共同向美国教育部外语协助项目资金(FLAP 2009 LEA-IHE)提出的申请，近日得到了批准。这一项目资金达一百四十万美元，分五年进行，项目重点是通过将汉语沉浸式教学融入到科学、技术、工程、数学等课程中,使学生获得熟练运用汉语的能力和全球竞争力(STEM)。明尼苏达沉浸式汉语教学联合协会包括四所早期沉浸式汉语教学项目，是美国最大的早期沉浸式汉语教学项目。协会的领导团队包括：Hopkins学区项目主任Molly Wieland；由四所早期沉浸式汉语教学项目组成的当地教育代理(LEA)协会：Hopkins 学区Eisenhower 小学的新星小学；Minnetonka 学区的Scenic Heights 小学和Excelsior小学的沉浸式汉语项目;St. Cloud 公立学区Madison 小学的光明学校；以及由明大孔子学院、语言习得高级研究中心、应用研究与教育提高中心组成的明大代表协会。

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Teacher Exchange Due to the shortage of quality Chinese language teachers for K–12 schools, recruitment is often a big challenge for administrators. To help improve this situation, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has signed an agreement with the Hanban to bring Chinese language teachers to Minnesota for one to three years. The first three Hanban teachers arrived in August to begin their appointments at local schools. The Confucius Institute assisted the MDE in their negotiations with the Hanban, interviewed the teacher candidates, and oriented the newly arrived teachers with the U.S. education system, U.S. culture and communication styles, and the Minnesota environment. The Confucius Institute is delighted to support the State’s efforts to expand Chinese language programs in public schools and to ensure that there are excellent teachers in these programs.

Confucius Institute Scholarship Recipient Undergraduate student Jesse Berndt is the first University of Minnesota student to be awarded the Confucius Institute Scholarship for a full year of study at Anhui University. Jesse is currently a student of Chinese language and literature at the University of Minnesota. During his year at Anhui University, he looks forward to learning Chinese in an immersive environment and hopes to gain conversational fluency and learn more about Chinese culture. In the future, Jesse hopes to translate Chinese literature and teach English.

孔子学院奖学金明大的本科生Jesse Berndt成为首位获得汉办奖学金的明大学生。他将赴安徽大学学习一年。Jesse是明大汉语学专业的一名学生，在安徽的一年，他希望能够在一个全汉语的环境里学习汉语，提高口语会话能力，更好地了解中国文化。Jesse希望自己今后有能力翻译中国文学，教授英语。

教师交流合格汉语教师的短缺一直是明尼苏达中小学学校面临的一大问题。为了缓解这一问题，明尼苏达州教育厅和中国国家汉办签署了一项在今后一到三年从中国邀请汉语教师来明州进行汉语教学的协议2009年8月，首批汉办派遣的3名汉语教师抵达明州，分赴各学校工作。在此期间，孔子学院协助教育厅与汉办协商协议内容，面试候选人，并为新来的教师安排生活及工作指导，为他们做了有关美国文化及中美教育体系异同的讲座，帮助他们适应在美国的工作和生活。孔子学院一直为确保明州汉语教学项目能有优秀的教师而努力，并为能帮助明州公立学校扩大与提高汉语教学项目深感荣幸。


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D O N O R S A N D C O N T R I B U T O R S

Although we have only just begun our mission here in Minnesota, we are delighted by enthusiastic support for the Confucius Institute’s mission. We are especially appreciative of the generous support we received for the Jiangsu Silk and Bamboo Performance from Ruth and Bruce Dayton and Cargill. We would also like to recognize the future gift commitment from Fred and Jennie Hsiao, which will support arts and cultural programs.

Special thanks to the Chinese Heritage Foundation, Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, Capital Normal University, Renmin University Affiliated High School, Margaret Wong, and Fred and Jennie Hsiao for art donated or on loan.

Given our small staff, we have relied upon the kindness, energy, and time of many volunteers over the last year who deserve our heartfelt gratitude.

If you would like to make a contribution to the Confucius Institute, please use the enclosed gift envelope or go to www.confucius.umn.edu/support and give online.

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孔子学院在明尼苏达的工作才刚刚开始，我们却已受到了各方捐赠者的热情支持。在此我们要特别感谢Ruth与Bruce Dayton夫妇及Cargill公司为我院出资邀请江苏丝竹艺术团来明州表演。在此孔子学院对他们表示我们最诚挚的感谢。

孔子学院的一些艺术装饰来自于以下单位和个人的捐赠和租借：传龙基金会、中国驻芝加哥总领事馆、首都师范大学、王昭华女士及Fred 和Jennie Hsiao夫妇.

在过去的一年里，由于我们孔子学院的人手短缺，我们还得到了很多志愿者的无私奉献和积极帮助。孔子学院的各项项目的进展都有他们的汗水与宝贵时间。谢谢你们！

如果您想为孔子学院的发展出点力，欢迎浏览我们的网站www.confucius.umn.edu/support ，或者使用手册里的这个信封。

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The Blake School China InsightChina TribuneChinese American Association of MinnesotaChinese Heritage FoundationMinnesota Department of EducationUMN Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition UMN China CenterUMN CLA Language CenterUMN College of Education and Human DevelopmentUMN Department of Asian Languages and LiteraturesUMN East Asian LibraryYinghua Academy

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Dr. Robert J. JonesChair, Confucius Institute Governing BoardSenior Vice President, System Academic AdministrationUniversity of Minnesota 孔子学院管理委员会主席明尼苏达大学系统学术管理高级副校长。

Dr. Liu Xincheng Vice Chair, Confucius Institute Governing BoardPresident,Capital Normal University刘新成孔子学院管理委员会副主席首都师范大学校长

Dr. William D. GreenSuperintendent, Minneapolis Public School District 明尼阿波利斯公立校区督导 Dr. Charlie KyteExecutive Director, Minnesota Association of School Administrators 明尼苏达学校管理协会执行会长 Mr. Liu LiminDirector, Beijing Municipal Education Commission 刘利民北京市教育委员会主任

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Ms. Meredith M. McQuaidAssociate Vice President and Dean, International Programs University of Minnesota 明尼苏达大学主管国际事务副校长 Mr. Kent S. PekelExecutive Director,College Readiness ConsortiumUniversity of Minnesota 明尼苏达大学K-12学生大学准备中心主任 Mr. Qiu XiaopingDirector, International OfficeBeijing Municipal Education Commission 邱晓平北京市教育委员会国际合作与交流处处长

Ms. Alice SeagrenCommissioner, Department of Education 明尼苏达州教育厅厅长 Dr. Zhang XueChairwoman, University AdministrationCapital Normal University 张雪首都师范大学校党委书记


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Professor Martha BigelowAssociate Professor,Department of Curriculum & InstructionUniversity of Minnesota 明尼苏达大学课程与教学系副教授

Ms. Su ChenHead Librarian,East Asian LibraryUniversity of Minnesota明尼苏达大学东亚图书馆馆长

Dr. Gong Huili Vice President, Capital Normal University 宫辉力首都师范大学副校长 Ms. Han MeiAssociate Dean,College of International ProgramsCapital Normal University 韩梅首都师范大学国际文化交流学院副院长

Mr. Li YouzengExecutive Director,Beijing Teachers Training Center for Higher EducationCapital Normal University 李有增首都师范大学北京市高等学校师资培训中心执行主任

Professor Liu XiaotianDean,College of International ProgramsCapital Normal University 刘晓天首都师范大学国际文化交流学院院长

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Mr. John MelickDirector, Educator Licensing Minnesota Department of Education 明尼苏达州教育厅教育者教师执照主任

Dr. Elaine E. TaroneDirector,Center for Advanced Research on Language AcquisitionUniversity of Minnesota 明尼苏达大学高级语言习得研究中心主任

Mr. Wang DeshengDirector,Dean’s OfficeCollege of International EducationCapital Normal University 王德胜首都师范大学国际文化学院院长办公室主任

Ms. Margaret Wong Chinese Language Teacher,The Breck School Breck 学校汉语老师

Dr. Yongwei ZhangDirector,China CenterUniversity of Minnesota 明尼苏达大学中国中心主任

Dr. Zhen ZouTeaching Specialist,College of Liberal Arts Language CenterUniversity of Minnesota 明尼苏达大学人文学院语言中心教员


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Joan Brzezinski, director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota, graduated from Hamline University with a bachelor’s degree in East Asian history and later finished a Master of International Management degree at the University of St. Thomas. While at Hamline University, she was selected to participate in the reciprocal exchange program at Peking University—the first undergraduate-level exchange program with a private university in the U.S.

For more than 20 years, Joan worked in tourism and travel marketing and operations in China and the U.S and later as a business consultant to companies working in China. She has made more than 30 trips to China and has visited most major regions of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. In 1997, she joined the China Center where she administered the center’s business and activities. In 2008, Joan became the acting director of the newly established Confucius Institute. Since then, she has assisted the State of Minnesota in their discussions with the Hanban regarding a state-level visiting teachers program, developed a number of professional development seminars and meetings for Chinese language teachers throughout Minnesota, worked with school districts to bring quality Chinese language programming to schools, and enhanced Chinese cultural offerings throughout Minnesota.

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Joan Brzezinski, 明尼苏达大学孔子学院主任，Joan 是Hamline大学东亚历史学学士，St. Thomas大学国际管理学硕士。在Hamline大学就读期间，Joan被选中参加了Hamline大学与北京大学的学生交换项目，这是中国第一次与美国私立大学所进行的本科生交换项目。Joan 在中美旅游与旅游市场营销，以及后来的中国市场咨询界有20多年的从业经验。她去过中国30多次，足迹踏遍中国内地大部分地区及香港和台湾。1997年她加入中国中心，主管中心的日常事务。 2008年Joan 开始担任新成立的孔子学院代理主任，协调明尼苏达州与中国国家汉办之间汉语教师互访、汉语教学职业培训的工作。她还带领孔子学院与明尼苏达州的中小学合作，引进高水平的汉语教学项目，提高明州汉语与中国文化教学的质量。


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Yu Wang joined the Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota as assistant director in 2009. She has an extensive understanding of Chinese traditional culture and history and ten years experience in teaching Chinese as a second language in the College of International Education at Capital Normal University. Yu was born and raised in Inner Mongolia. She received her master’s degree from the Central University for Nationalities and her Ph.D. from Peking University, both in Chinese classical literature. She is particularly proud of Chinese culture because of its rich 5,000-year history and continuous evolution.

Yu has extensive interests in anthropology and sociology because the end result of research in these fields helps people around the world to build relationships and strengthen communication. She is enthusiastic to work at the Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota and hopes to help strengthen the relationships between American and Chinese people through various Chinese language and culture activities.

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王宇于2009年加入明尼苏达大学孔子学院，就任学院的中方院长。在这之前的十年，王宇博士在中国首都师范大学国际文化交流学院从事对外汉语教学，对汉语及其中国传统文化与历史有着深厚的了解。王宇出生成长在内蒙古，在中央民族大学和北京大学分别取得了古典汉语文学的硕士和博士学位。她为中国五千年延绵不绝的文化和历史深感骄傲.

王宇博士对人类学和社会学也很感兴趣，她认为所有科学研究和社会工作的最后服务对象都是人。她非常高兴在明尼苏达大学孔子学院工作，并希望通过各种各样的语言文化活动，为增进中美两国人民的理解和友谊作出贡献。


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Emily Hanson earned her bachelor’s degree in global studies from the University of Minnesota and is currently pursuing a graduate certificate in nonprofit management. Emily began her study of Chinese language at Minneapolis South High School. During her junior year, she participated in School Year Abroad, a semester-long high school program in Beijing. She continued her study of Chinese at the University of Minnesota and Lewis & Clark College.

Emily has spent the majority of her career in the nonprofit sector, including positions with a Chinese adoption agency and educational organizations in literacy and the arts. As project and program specialist, Emily coordinates many of the Confucius Institute’s events and activities.

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Emily Hanson 明尼苏达大学人文学院国际研究学学士，目前正在明大继续教育学院的非营利性组织管理硕士专业学习。Emily 的汉语学习从她在South 中学上初中时就开始了。初中时她参加了学校组织的为期一个学期的学生交换项目，在中国北京师范大学附属中学学习了一年。在Lewis & Clark 学院和明尼苏达大学期间，Emily 的汉语学习一直没有间断。

在加入孔子学院之前，Emily一直在非营利性慈善教育机构工作。做为孔子学院的活动项目的组织者之一，Emily成功策划了很多与汉语及中国文化相关的活动。


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Li Yang, administrative fellow, is pursuing a Ph.D. in comparative and international development education through the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. Li was born and raised in Xinjiang, one of the most multicultural and multilingual places of China, and is interested in intercultural communication and education. Before coming to Minnesota, she was a lecturer of English literature and Mandarin Chinese at Xinjiang University for five years. Her students of Mandarin Chinese included minorities in her region and international students in China. Li loves novels and poetry in both English and Chinese. She believes that language is a way to the heart of a culture, and she is happy to be able to share this with others.

杨莉是明尼苏达大学教育与人类发展学院，比较教育与国际发展专业的博士研究生。她出生并成长于中国文化最多元的地方之一---- 新疆，对跨文化交流与教育充满兴趣。来明州之前，杨莉在新疆大学教授汉语和英语。她的汉语学生包括新疆的少数民族以及来自中亚，韩日和欧美的国际学生。喜欢小说与诗歌的她深信语言是直通文化心灵的枢纽，并为能够与大家分享学习语言和文化的快乐而深感荣幸。

Yunli Gao worked as an administrative fellow in the University of Minnesota China Center prior to the opening of the Confucius Institute, where she serves as administrative fellow. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in second languages and cultures in education at the University of Minnesota. She has experience teaching English in China and now enjoys promoting Chinese language and culture in Minnesota.

高云丽是明尼苏达大学第二语言文化教育专业的博士研究生。在加入孔子学院之前，她是明大中国中心的研究生行政助理。云丽在中国是位英语老师，现在她很享受在明州推广汉语和中国文化。

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