StarTalk Chinese Language Camp for High School Students

Tentative dates for the 2010 program are June 28–July 21.

We anticipate offering instruction for first–, second–, third–, and fourth–year students.

Upon receiving program funding, BYU Chinese StarTalk 2010 will offer an intensive three–and–a–half–week Chinese language learning experience for mature, highly motivated high school students. Through formal classroom instruction, fun hands–on activities, and creative cultural experiences, students build proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese.

BYU Chinese StarTalk’s exciting student–centered curriculum emphasizes active learning. Extracurricular events include martial arts instruction, music, Chinese cooking, crafts, calligraphy, Chinese movies, dragon dancing, and weekly field trips. Parents are invited to attend the culminating Celebration Banquet which celebrates and showcases the students’ achievements. Every year participants give the BYU Chinese StarTalk program high marks for learning, fun, and friendship.

All StarTalk classes are taught by experienced faculty. Tutorial and review sessions are offered daily. Students live in housing provided through BYU Conferences and Workshops. Mandarin and English speaking resident facilitators supervise evening and weekend activities. Meals are provided by BYU Food Services.

Students agree to abide by the BYU Honor Code while participating in the BYU Chinese StarTalk camp.

Tuituion: To be determined
Tuition will include housing, tuition, meals, books and classroom materials, field trips, and all other program costs.

Scholarships: After being accepted into the program, students may apply for need–based scholarships.

Check this site after March 1, 2010, for program, application, and scholarship information.

Thank you for your interest in BYU’s 2010 Chinese StarTalk program.