Course
What's In a Name: Pronouncing Chinese Names
Ended Nov 14, 2019
2 credits
Spots remaining: 16
Full course description
Term: Fall 2019
Date: November 14th, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Torgersen Hall 1100
Instructors: David Clubb, Mingzhi Li, I-Ping Fu
Presented By: Cranwell International Center (CIC)
Description:
Did you know that pronouncing students’ names correctly is a signal that their names and identities are honored? This can foster a sense of belonging and build positive relationships in the classroom, which are crucial for healthy social, psychological, and educational outcomes. With more than 50% of the international undergraduate student population at VT being from China, learning to pronounce Chinese names is a great place to start. This session is designed to provide a basic guide to pronouncing Chinese names.
Date: November 14th, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Torgersen Hall 1100
Instructors: David Clubb, Mingzhi Li, I-Ping Fu
Presented By: Cranwell International Center (CIC)
Description:
Did you know that pronouncing students’ names correctly is a signal that their names and identities are honored? This can foster a sense of belonging and build positive relationships in the classroom, which are crucial for healthy social, psychological, and educational outcomes. With more than 50% of the international undergraduate student population at VT being from China, learning to pronounce Chinese names is a great place to start. This session is designed to provide a basic guide to pronouncing Chinese names.