ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISING
University of Calabar (UNICAL) is Set to Establish Chinese Language Center in January 2020 to Teach Mandarin.
Information reaching us confirms that the University of Calabar (UNICAL) is set to open a Chinese Language Centre in January 2020 to teach mandarin.This was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Zana Itiunbe Akpagu after his visit to the Embassy of the Peoples’ Republic of China in Nigeria on the 27th of November 2019. However, this came to fruition following the signing of Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with the Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Xuda Lee today (30/12/19) by the Vice Chancellor. Therefore, advancing the pace already set.
The MoU signed on behalf of the Confucius Institute has allowed UNICAL join three (3) other elite Nigerian Universities (including Unilag) in the teaching of mandarin. The socio-economic benefits and the employment prospects offered by this window of opportunity are monumental. This will also push forward the Sino-Nigerian cooperation.
The Center which will be domiciled in the Bassey Andah Institute of African and Asian Studies is to commence the teaching of Chinese already approved by the University’s Senate.
The Chinese government will provide lecturer s, assist in curriculum development, provide teaching aids and equipment, etc. While the University is expected to provide offices, accommodation in the university quarters for the lecturers, etc..
0 Comments
NOTE: Comments are moderated and may not appear immediately as they require review and approval by a moderator. Remember to check the "Notify Me" box before submitting your comment to receive notifications when your comment is approved or when a reply is posted.