Community Classes
The Chinese Language and Culture Programing offers Chinese language and culture classes that are open to WMU faculty, staff, Â鶹´«Ã½s and the community.
2025 Spring Classes
CHINESE LANGUAGE (Online)
| Class | Day | Starting Date | Sessions | Time (Eastern Time Zone) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language Basic I | Tue, Thu | January 14 | 12 weeks | 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. | Online |
| Chinese Language Basic II | Tue, Thu | January 14 | 12 weeks | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Online |
| Chinese Language Intermediate I | Mon, Wed | January 13 | 12 weeks | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Online |
| Chinese Language Intermediate II | Mon, Wed | January 13 | 12 weeks | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Online |
CHINESE LANGUAGE (In-person)
| Class | Day | Starting Date | Sessions | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language Basic I | Mon, Wed | January 13 | 12 weeks | 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. | Sangren Hall, WMU |
| Chinese Language Basic II | Mon, Wed | January 13 | 12 weeks | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Sangren Hall, WMU |
TAI CHI
| Class | Day | Starting Date | Sessions | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Chi Basic (WMU East Campus) | Wed | January 15 | 12 weeks | Noon to 1:00 p.m. | CHHS 4010, WMU East Campus |
| Tai Chi Basic (OLLI)1 | Wed | January | 6 weeks/ 2 Sessions | 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | CHHS 4010, WMU East Campus |
| Tai Chi Intermediate | Thu | January 16 | 12 weeks | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | CHHS 4010, WMU East Campus |
| Tai Chi Fan2 | Mon | January 13 | 12 weeks | 5:10 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. | CHHS 4010, WMU East Campus |
| Tai Chi Synthesis3 | Mon | January 13 | 12 weeks | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | CHHS 4010, WMU East Campus |
Seated Tai Chi4 | Thu | January 9 | 8 weeks/ 2 Sessions | TBD | Portage Zhang Senior Center |
CHINESE ART
| Class | Day | Starting Date | Sessions | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Painting5 | Fri | January 17 | 12 weeks | 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. | Sangren Hall, WMU |
CHINESE TEA CEREMONY
| Class | Day | Starting Date | Sessions | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Tea Ceremony I6 | Tue | January 14 | 12 weeks | 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. | Sangren Hall, WMU |
| Chinese Tea Ceremony II7 | Wed | January 15 | 6 weeks | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Sangren Hall, WMU |
To help Â鶹´«Ã½s choose a language class that suits their level, a placement test may be held at the beginning of the session.
1 Please visit OLLI website wmich.edu/olli to learn more and register.
2 In addition to the regular tuition, $5 material fee is required for the Tai Chi Fan class. Fan will be provided, but needs to be returned upon the completion of the session.
3 Registration for this class requires the instructor’s reference. In addition to the regular tuition, $5 material fee is required for the Tai Chi Synthesis class. Fan will be provided, but needs to be returned upon the completion of the session.
4 Please register the Seated Tai Chi class at .
5 In addition to the regular tuition, $25 material fee is required for the Chinese Ink Painting class.
6 In addition to the regular tuition, $25 material fee is required for the Chinese Tea Ceremony class.
7 Prerequisite is to have completed Chinese Tea Ceremony I. In addition to the regular tuition, $25 material fee is required for the Chinese Tea Ceremony class.