孟菲斯大学孔子学院(The Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis)

The Confucius Institute is a non-profit, public institute with the goal of promoting Chinese language and culture and supporting local Chinese teaching internationally through affiliated Confucius Institutes around the globe.

Confucius Institutes are established by the China National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, headquartered in Beijing.

The University of Memphis is home to the only Confucius Institute in the state of Tennessee and the first in the Mid-South.

In conjunction with its partner institution, Hubei University in China, the Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis promotes understanding of the Chinese language and culture among the people of the United States, develops friendly relations between the U. S. and China, accelerates the expansion of multiculturalism, and provides opportunities for students studying the Chinese language.

The Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis will occupy the entire 11th floor of Wilder Tower beginning in early 2009. A statue of Confucius, designed by a local artist, will greet visitors to the Institute.

The Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis is closely affiliated with the University’s new Asian Studies and International Trade program, whose aim is to provide students with the critical combination of skills that an increasing number of companies seek: international business knowledge, foreign language proficiency, cultural sensitivity and experience abroad. The program was created by an anonymous $1 million donation to the University.

The University of Memphis has long participated in educational exchanges with a number of universities in China, including Hubei University, its partner in the Confucius Institute.

A pilot institute was established in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in June 2004. The first Confucius Institute opened on November 21, 2004 in Seoul, Korea.

Board of Advisors

• Dr. Shirley C. Raines

President, University of Memphis – Board Chair

• Dr. Chuanxi Wu

President, Hubei University – Board Vice-Chair

• Dr. Ralph Faudree

Provost, University of Memphis

• Dr. Henry Kurtz

 Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Memphis

• Mr. Rudi Scheidt

Community Representative

• Professor  Xiangkun Li

Director of the International Office, Hubei University

• Dr. Hsiang-te Kung

Director, Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis – Ex officio

One of our missions at the Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis (CIUM) is to offer to opportunity for students of all ages and economic status to participate in Chinese language studies in order to become more multi-culturally competent. At the CIUM, we are prepared to offer Chinese classes as well as Chinese cultural classes at affordable rates to everyone.

Below you will find links to two required items: the fall semester schedule and information and the required behavioral contract form. Enclosed you will find information about the class schedule and meeting times, pricing, and what you will expect to gain out of these courses.

• Dr. Hsiang-te Kung

Director of the CIUM and ASIT Programs

Full Tenured Professor In Geography

• Yiping Yang

Associate Director

Associate Professor in English and Cross Cultural Studies

Dean of the International School at Hubei University

• Riki H. Jackson

Assistant Director of the CIUM and ASIT Programs

Adjunct Professor in Chinese Abacus, Business, Economics, Marketing

• Zhang Lin

          Project Coordinator for the CIUM and ASIT Programs

• Zhang Yue

          Financial Officer of the CIUM

• Zhang Xifa, Chinese Language Instructor
• Chen Nailin, Chinese Language Instructor
• Qiao Guiqian, Chinese Language Instructor
• Zhou Jinghui, Chinese Language Instructor
• Yang Wanwei, Chinese Language Instructor
• Wang Ting, Chinese Language Instructor
• Wang Huihui, Chinese Language Instructor
• He Yanhua, Chinese Language Instructor
• Li Jiayun, Chinese Language Instructor
• Li Fachao, Chinese Language Instructor
• Feng Juanjuan, Chinese Language Instructor
• Li Jing, Chinese Language Instructor
• He Aiping, Chinese Language Instructor
• Liu Ting, Chinese Language Instructor
• Zhang Wenbo, Chinese Language Instructor
• Xu Xuiqin, Chinese Language Instructor
• Chen Xiaoqian, Chinese Language Instructor
• Xiao Yayun, Chinese Language Instructor
• Wen Di, Chinese Language Instructor
• Wei Pengcheng, Chinese Language Instructor
• Wei Xuemei, Chinese Language Instructor
• Ni Mei, Chinese Language Instructor