Chinese Language and Cultural Course

Chinese culture is accounted as the dominant culture in East Asia, as it has the civilization that kept the most dominant impact in the region that is arranged the cultural groundwork for East Asian civilization.A lot of international students are getting interested on chinese language.

In this course, you can find some related courses which are given as below :

1) Chinese language Course 

2) Chinese Culture and Education

3) Traditional Chinese painting

   1) Chinese language Course 

Chinese language program is arranged for students who are interested in learning Chinese. When students first attend the program, they will be put into different classes based on the results of the placement test. After completing the program, learners will nicely improve their Chinese ability, use Chinese in daily communication and place a great foundation for capability tests such as Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) and Hanyu Kouyu Shuiping Ceshi(HKC). Our graduates could also select to apply to Chinese universities for more study. In recent years, our graduates are admitted to reputable Chinese universities and vocational colleges because of their clear Chinese and brilliant grades of HSK and HKC. 

2) Chinese Culture and Education

This course was planned to teach you about Chinese culture today and the approached behaviors of the Chinese people. You’ll learn about the lifestyles of modern Chinese people, the philosophies that guide their lives, and get a  thoroughly quick look into Chinese culture so that, if you visit, you’ll fit right in.
You’ll also learn:

  • The history of China
  • About the climate and terrain
  • The former philosophies that still affect the culture and the people
  • Day to day life in China
  • The Chinese views on family,  gender, and even foreigners
  • Regional cuisines that you may encounter
  • Occupations and hobbies in China
  • Religions in China
  • About Chinese medicine
  • Business etiquette and culture
  • And much, much more.

3) Traditional Chinese painting

Traditional Chinese painting is recognized as “guo hua (国画)”. Like calligraphy, the painting is done using a brush dipped in black or colored ink, commonly on paper or silk. The finished work can be produced on scrolls and hung.

The Origins of Chinese Painting

 With a history of more than 6000 years, Chinese Painting developed nearly  221 BC during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, when it was chased by the wealthy people who had plenty of  extra time. Then, Chinese Painting became popular nearly 581 AD since more and more people began to compliment its beauty. During this time, people started to paint real subjects like trees and flowers in Chinese painting, and the “six principles” of Chinese paintings were broadly  initiated till the 1300s.

 Brushes :Ink brush is the important instrument in Chinese painting. At first, Chinese painting brushes were made of fox hair or goat hair  because these animals’ hair was acceptable in producing brushes that were both soft and thin . These brushes have the benefit of holding up against pressure. Brown wolf hair is also used in making brushes, especially harder brushes.

 Ink :Oil or acrylic are is famous  in Western art, while Chinese ink is used in traditional Chinese painting. The ink was made by a mixture of pine soot and animal glue originally.Mostly , the ink comes in the shape of thick black sticks and used in combination with an ink stone. The way it used is  mostly different from that of the printer ink used today. The painter will wet the ink stone and then shred the ink brush on the stone, wetting the stick, making the ink run so that it can be used for painting.

 Silk and Paper : Most of the artworks in ancient China were done on the silk paper. However, the silk paper was a bit costly ,  so only very essential documents and paintings will use such kind of paper. By the first century, when the early shape  of paper was created , it became much low-priced to write or paint.

Traditional painting can also be done in albums and on walls, lacquer work or other media. When looking at a Chinese painting, you may not primarily realize its complications . Actually, there is much to learn about traditional Chinese painting and its components .  And through complementing the Chinese painting, you will get a full quick look of the traditional Chinese art culture.