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Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL)
Teachers College, Columbia University
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Columbia University

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TCSOL - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

About the Program

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The Certificate Program in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, co-sponsored by

provides state-of-the-art training in Chinese pedagogy. Developed and taught by a world-class team of experts, the program offers a cutting-edge curriculum that sets trainees on a fast and efficient track to gain knowledge and skills necessary for operating effectively in the current and future classroom in various contexts.

The program spans 12 week(end)s over one academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) and is ideal for both pre-service teachers and in-service teachers who look to develop or enhance their ability to teach through an accelerated program.

The program particularly welcomes applications from the following groups of people:

  • College seniors or recent graduates majoring in Chinese studies
  • Guest teachers from China or from other Chinese-speaking regions
  • Mandarin speakers in the U.S. certified to teach other subjects
  • Mandarin speakers in the U.S. not yet certified in any subject
The program is currently accepting applications for its 2009-2010 session (Fall 2009-Spring 2010). Click herefor information on how to apply. Completed applications must reach the TCSOL Office by mail or email (tcsol@tc.columbia.edu) by January 15, 2009 (priority deadline) or April 15, 2009 (final deadline). Spaces are limited. Merit-based scholarships (up to $4,000) are available.

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