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Institute of Strategic Languages & Cultures

Programme Detail: ISLC Intensive Chinese Level I

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource ISLC Intensive Chinese Level I
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description A six-month intensive program designed to develop the student's proficiency in Mandarin Chinese up to at least level 2- (ACTFL/DLPT). Students become highly conversational while also learning much about Chinese culture, the language of the scriptures and principles of contextualization. Website: www.strategiclanguages.org
Keywords Mandarin Chinese Language learning Cross-cultural training
Languages Programme Available in English (USA)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United States / South Carolina
Area of Ministry and Focus Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / Languages and Literature; Mission and Evangelism / Language Learning Methods
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $3250.00
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 6 months
Average hours of study per week 20
Methods of instruction mentoring, community living, seminars, lectures, work-book study, practicums
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 40%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 40%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 20%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 15
Prerequisite Programmes n.a.
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Diploma/attestation of proficieny
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies SACS