The document discusses cooperation between East China Normal University (ECNU) and US institutions in training international Chinese teachers. It provides details on joint programs between ECNU and New York University, the University of Central Arkansas, Chicago Public Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, and plans to expand partnerships with other US schools. Through these collaborations, over 1000 Chinese teachers from 26 countries have been trained at ECNU to teach Chinese abroad.

1. Cooperation between ECNU and US Institutions in Training International Chinese Teachers Professor Wu Yongyi, Ph.D. Dean of College of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language East China Normal University Shanghai, China

2. Brief introduction to the International College of Chinese Studies/the College of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language Department of Chinese as a Foreign Language Department of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language DCFS DTCFL Institutions of the College (founded 2002) Distance Education Center for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language CTCFL Center of Chinese Language and Culture CCLC

5. China Institute University of Central Arkansas NYU MA Degree Program ECNU(East China Normal University) “ Mayor Program” NAIS AP & Pre-AP Chicago Public Educational Bureau Cooperation between ECNU and US Institutions

8. Chinese Institute in America 2007/2008 About 40 American teachers 3 semesters 36 credits Several teachers have received an Initial or Professional Certificate These teachers who both received the Certificate to teach Chinese as a foreign language in New York State and passed the ECNU entrance exam can also apply for an MA of Chinese language and literature at ECNU

14. ECNU students also have other opportunities to get familiar with American students and teaching methods used in the US schools and universities Shanghai AmericanSchool Viriginia Overseas Campus CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)