Confucius Institute at Prince of Songkla University

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Introduction to Confucius Institute

I.Purpose of Establishing the Confucius Institute
     The "Confucius Institute" mainly offers training of Chinese for special purposes for the public
and professional training for teachers of Chinese.       All these trainings fall into the category of
non-degree education. The teaching focus of the  "Confucius Institute"  is applied Chinese.
"Confucius Institute" will also assist Prince of Songkla University   by offering courses to support
degree programs like Chinese language major and   Chinese as public courses and cooperate
with PSU in academic research.
     Prince of Songkla University of Thailand and Guangxi Normal University of    P. R. China established collaboratively Confucius Institute,    financially supported by the Chinese National
Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language in December 2006 to promote the
relationship between the two universities,    to enhance the understanding of Chinese language
and culture among Thai Chinese learners as well as providing them with good learning
conditions, to reinforce the Chinese language education and its academic standards, and,
the most important of all, to further develop the friendship between Chinese and Thai peoples.

     Who is Confucius: Confucius (Kong Fu Zi), a humble man from poor beginnings,
    became so influential that his teachings inspired a philosophy, a religion, and a way
    of life that has lasted until today. He gathered students around him and taught
    the basics of what is today called Confucianism. He taught decorous, courtly behavior,
    duty to rulers, parents, and older brothers.

        Confucianism: Confucian philosophy seeks a harmonious society, not dependent on     feudal    or financial merit but based on the ultimate goodness and moral equality of all     mankind.
        The heart of the Confucian teaching is 'morality'.
        Ren is the key. Ren means the qualities of benevolence, humanity and love. It is the
    duty of governments, parents and teachers to cultivate Ren in all its aspects.
        Also important is Li, meaning rituals, ceremonies and how to behave.
        Then there is Yi, meaning duty or righteous behavior.
        There is also Zhi, which means wisdom, derived from both history and experience.
        Another virtue is Cong, meaning reciprocity: 'Do not do unto others what you would
    not have them do unto you'.

    II.Definition

           "Confucius Institute" is a non-profit public institute      with a mission of promoting Chinese language and culture and
     supporting local Chinese teaching. It abides by the local law and regulations and is subject to supervision and inspections      from the local educational administrative authorities.

    III. Business Line

    The business lines of "Confucius Institute" are Chinese language teaching. Generally speaking, it could include the following:

1. Multimedia and web-based Chinese teaching์

2. Professional training for university, secondary and elementary school teachers of Chinese

3. HSK tests for Certificate of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language

4. All types of Chinese programs (corporate program, preparation course for study in China, pre-examination training for
HSK and other Chinese tests) and courses of Chinese for special purposes (translation, tourism, business, finance or Traditional Chinese Medicine)

5. Chinese degree courses integrated with those in Chinese universities and institutes

6. Helping formulate Chinese teaching curriculum or teaching plans

7. Promoting Chinese teaching materials and recommending Chinese teachers

8. Co-developing practical Chinese teaching materials for local regions

9. Holding or co-operating academic activities and Chinese competitions

10. Presenting Chinese movies and TV programs

11. Offering information and services about study programmes(including co-operative programmes) in China

12. Providing library services and information searching

Website : http://www.confucius.psu.ac.th
EMail : info@confucius.psu.ac.th
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