Calendar 2008–2009

University Extensions 137 Part 3 issued by the centre. Credits for these courses have been recognized by major universities as degree credits. For students from institutions not using the credit system, transcripts are prepared with sufficient details to present a clear picture of the work accomplished by each student. The centre operates on a three-term system. Students may register for admission to any term. Beginners’ courses are offered every term. The full-time programme of 12 to 15 sessions of classroom instruction per week constitutes the maximum course load. Founded in 1963 under the joint auspices of New Asia College and the Yale–ChinaAssociation, the centre became a part of the University in 1974. Every year close to 1,000 international students from different parts of the world are admitted to the centre, ranging from absolute beginners to trained sinologists who wish to polish their spoken Chinese or learn a new Chinese dialect. Among the local and non-local CUHK students, over 3,000 of them take language courses offered by CLC. Currently, CLC is offering the following 14 award-bearing programmes in accordance to the University Extension Board policies: Certificate Programme in Putonghua as a Foreign/Second Language Diploma Programme in Putonghua as a Foreign/Second Language Advanced Diploma Programme in Putonghua as a Foreign/Second Language Certificate Programme in Cantonese as a Foreign/Second Language Diploma Programme in Cantonese as a Foreign/Second Language Advanced Diploma Programme in Cantonese as a Foreign/Second Language Foundation Certificate Programme in Chinese Characters Foundation Certificate Programme in Chinese Local Language and Culture (Cantonese) Foundation Certificate Programme in Putonghua for Non-native Chinese Speakers Foundation Certificate Programme in Cantonese for Non-native Chinese Speakers Certificate Programme in Putonghua for Native Chinese Speakers Diploma Programme in Putonghua for Native Chinese Speakers Certificate Programme in Cantonese for Native Chinese Speakers Diploma Programme in Cantonese for Native Chinese Speakers In addition to language laboratory facilities with computers and learning software, CLC has a full complement of audio materials for teaching purposes. An information brochure is obtainable upon request but the CLC website is the best source for the latest information. All correspondence should be addressed to the NewAsia--Yale-in-China Chinese Language Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. • • • • • • • • • • • • • •