Saturday, July 09, 2011

Chinese to be taught in IIT Bombay soon

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Forget Spanish or Italian, students at the (IIT-B) will now learn to speak Mandarin. The premier institute at Powai is planning to offer a course in the language for its students. Not only will they learn the language, but also about the social set-up and work culture in China. Universities from China are showing interest in collaborating with IIT-B and the institute sees a growing opportunity for its students in terms of higher education, placements and business opportunities. The international relations office in IIT-B is finalizing the course in collaboration with faculty from a university in Beijing. The dean of international relations, Subhasis Chaudhari, told TOI, "Opportunities in China are emerging both in terms of academics and placements. Chinese universities are looking forward to collaborate with our institute. The increasing dynamism between the two countries will create opportunities for students in future. Some of the students from the institute have already shown a keen interest in learning the language. We have decided to offer to a course in the language."

He added that for students at any level, if they are interested in moving to the country, the language course will be helpful. "Knowing the language and culture of China will also help in setting up business ventures there. Students will not have to face any linguistic barrier to try out any kind of opportunities there," he said. According to an official from the international relations office, the focus will not just be on learning the language. "Students will be taught about the Chinese work culture, the society, its customs and traditions. The course will help them adapt to their culture and language if they migrate there," said the official. Usually, teachers training students in foreign languages at IIT-B also screen movies for them as part of the course. The language will be offered in two modules and will be a year-long course. The faculty for teaching the course would be called in from Beijing Jiaotong University. The university is seeking visa for their teacher to teach in India.

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