National Database

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Name of the Institute

Vancouver Island University

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Chinese Program

Level 1 & Leve 2

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Programs on Campus

Fall Program
Spring Program
Summer Program N/A

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Program in China

N/A

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Director/ Coordinator

Hope Feith

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Yearly Enrolment

Yes

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Chinese Instructors

Faculty Members: Lei Chen
Full-time Sessional Instructors: No
Part-time Sessional Instructors: Yes

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Teaching Assistants

Full-time: N/A
Part-time: N/A

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Curricular

Fall Program, 1st Term: Yes
Spring Program, 2nd Term: Yes
Summer Program on Campus: N/A
Summer Program in China: N/A

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Textbooks

Chinese Link

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Degree Offered

Certificate

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Events/Activities

A Club

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Contact Information

Lei.Chen@viu.ca

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Course Description

Chin 100, 101, 200, 201

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Research projects

N/A

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Changes and challenges for the Chinese programs

Enrollment is low; Interest isn't growing; lack of outside classroom materials; small/no budget to promote courses, or organize activities.