Well, that is another Christmas we have survived. LOL We had a lot of fun at the New Campus playing a song and then listening to the other songs that were played. Some of the music was in Chinese of course but surprisingly (actually it shouldn't be a surprise) some of the music was also in English and a lot of the English songs were rock songs from the 80’s and 90’s. That was cool! I could sing along in China!!! They also did something that was different for a college party; they had games like musical chairs, and a chocolate eating contest (a twist on a pie or cake eating contest). Nate had a great time joining in on musical chairs and even saying hello on stage before the game was played. We all enjoyed ourselves and I am very thankful to my student, Kathy, for asking me to play and inviting our family out. Today is a chill day for us, Chuck does have to go to school, but I will be home with Nate.
Students here are required to take English lessons in their Freshmen year and those that want to learn more English can take elective classes after that in the following years. Chuck has taught the Freshmen this semester and I have had Sophomores and Juniors. Classifications like that are more American than here, students usually refer to themselves as first, second, third, or fourth year students. I also found out that if a student want's to study and get a Masters in English, the student needs to take Japanese as well. It does make sense as Japan is a close neighbor of China. I just found it odd since I don't think there is a requirement to learn a third language if you want to major in one in the US.
Well, I'm looking forward to my mini vacation until I teach for the last time this semester on Jan. 8 and then I have six weeks off from teaching. I will be doing lots to get ready to teach again and we are arranging it so that Nate is also off during this time as well.
Students here are required to take English lessons in their Freshmen year and those that want to learn more English can take elective classes after that in the following years. Chuck has taught the Freshmen this semester and I have had Sophomores and Juniors. Classifications like that are more American than here, students usually refer to themselves as first, second, third, or fourth year students. I also found out that if a student want's to study and get a Masters in English, the student needs to take Japanese as well. It does make sense as Japan is a close neighbor of China. I just found it odd since I don't think there is a requirement to learn a third language if you want to major in one in the US.
Well, I'm looking forward to my mini vacation until I teach for the last time this semester on Jan. 8 and then I have six weeks off from teaching. I will be doing lots to get ready to teach again and we are arranging it so that Nate is also off during this time as well.