Organized by the Chinese Program and Chinese Studies Program, University of Louisville

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Why?

After students of Chinese have basically acquired the essential linguistic elements of the Chinese language, such as the pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, they should be encouraged to build up abilities of communicating accurately and pleasantly in Chinese by utilizing what they have learned. Based on the idea above and on our belief that practice makes perfect, The Chinese Spoken Drama Club was created.

As part of the extra-curriculum of the Chinese Program at U of L, activities taking place in The Chinese Spoken Drama Club, such as spoken skits, short plays, and brief comic dialogues, will definitely enhance students’ acquisition and appreciation of Chinese and Chinese culture. By participating in these activities under the supervision of the professors of Chinese, students will not only improve their linguistic skills but also learn what to say and how to say it culturally in a formal and/or informal Chinese-speaking environment.

Who?

Anyone who is interested in speaking perfect Chinese and/or willing to expand his or her experience of learning Chinese in an enjoyable way after class is invited.

When and Where?

The Chinese Spoken Drama Club was inaugurated in 2003. It has organized on-going activities and performances most of which have taken place on campus. The club’s first showcase on campus kicked off on April 23, 2003, followed by the second showcase on April 12, 2004, third showcase on April 1, 2005, and fourth showcase on April 3, 2006. Usually, a showcase lasts about four hours with an intermission in which Asian style refreshments are provided.

How?

To support The Chinese Spoken Drama Club and to share what you have learned in class with each other and showcase your unique experience of learning Chinese to the university community, everyone currently enrolled in a Chinese language course is strongly encouraged to participate in the club’s activities and performances. You’ll be given suitable, performable assignments by your professors to start with. After practicing your own assignment individually at home, collective practices are usually organized on campus under your professors’ supervision. A few days prior to the actual showcase, there will also be a couple of fixed schedules for rehearsals/dress-rehearsals. The assigned performances on each showcase can be credited and included individually in the total of each participating student’s final grade. The schedules for collective practices and rehearsals are usually announced in advance.

Contact

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact: Dr. Li Zeng at 852-0493 or l0zeng01@louisville.edu.