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 THE BANGOR CHINESE SCHOOL 

 ---Chinese Language & Culture Center of Maine 





2010 Maine Chinese Language, Culture and Business Conference




---Creating cooperation opportunities in education and business between US and China through
 

promoting Chinese language in Maine and building up a local business partnership between the
 

peoples of the these two global powers



Friday and Saturday, October 29-30, 2010, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm - the Wells Conference Center, University of Maine. 


Presented by: Chinese Language & Culture Center of Maine (CCLC) and Bangor Chinese School, 
in collaboration with the Maine Department of Education, The University of Maine and Orono High School

Sponsored by: Lee Academy (Maine).


The primary audiences, for this conference are school administrators, school board members, teachers, parents, and members of institutions of higher education statewide. 
 

 We would be honored to have you as a participant and would be delightedgrateful for the opportunity to share with you the highlights of Chinese language and culture teaching and learning in Maine.

 


Topics and potential speakers:(Detailed schedule will come up soon)



Business Opportunities in China, Kerry Brozyna, Maine people who is doing Business with China

Methods of Teaching Foreign Language, Raymond Pelletier, University of Maine

Input-Model-Output application in Teaching Chinese, Pat Lo, New York City

Culture Exchange through many ways, Suzanne Fox, Intercultural Consulting Services
 
Opening Doors to China and the U.S., the Consulate General of China in New York

Education Marketing in China/Asia, Bruce Lindberg, Lee Academy

Building Connections and Partnerships with China, Gerry Palmer, the City of Bangor

Chinese Language Education: A World/National/State Perspective, Hanban/Don Reutershan, ME DOE

My experience of Teaching in China, Rich Powell, University of Maine

Sharing Teaching Chinese Experiences, Chinese teachers from Maine schools

Chinese culture: the Art of War and Business Strategy, Quanzhen Shi, Bangor

Resources for Developing Chinese Programs, Don Reutershan, Jing Zhang and Jeff Wang



 
  




All day 	Display of Resources for learning Chinese, attending non-profit organizations, publishers, and companies

 

Registration fee (includes all sessions, materials and two lunches):
 
Before October 10: $150; after October 10: $175; seniors (age 65+) and students: $75



For more information: 
Please call 990-0710, email jingzhang@bangorchinese.com, or visit www.bangorchinese.com/CONFERENCE.HTML



To reserve your place: Complete the attached registration form and return it with your payment to 2010 Chinese Conference, 53 Cumberland Street, Bangor, ME 04401.
 


For hotel info: please call (800) 321-4921 or visit www.universityinnorono.com
 


Space is limited so register early! Registration date is the date that payment is received. You will receive an email confirming your registration.