The Confucius Institute at the University of Saskatchewan
萨斯喀彻温大学孔子学院
General Introduction of the Confucius Institute at the U of S
The Confucius Institute at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) was co-established by the U of S and its flagship partner Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) on June 18, 2012. The U of S Confucius Institute is a non-profit educational centre offering Chinese language and culture courses and programs for university and K-12 school students, as well as members of the general public.
The CI at the U of S serves the university and the local community in four important capacities: as a classroom, a window, a platform, and a bridge.
As a “classroom”, the CI offers Chinese language and cultural courses for the U of S students, public schools, and general public.
As a “window”, the CI exposes people to different aspects of Chinese society and culture, such as Chinese history, music and performing arts, painting, and martial arts. The CI works with local Chinese communities to engage and promote intercultural activities through cultural displays and cultural events.
As a “platform”, the CI promotes academic exchange and educational cooperation between the U of S and BIT and between Canadian and Chinese scholars through seminars, public lectures, faculty exchanges, conferences, and joint research projects.
As a “bridge”, the CI facilitates cross–cultural exchange and understanding and promotes friendship between Canada and China. The CI is an important bridge linking the people of our two great countries.