Confucius Institutes In The United States
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-05-29/confucius-institutes-united-states
China has been stepping up its efforts to project a positive image abroad, including funding a growing number of "Confucius Institutes." These institutes promote Chinese language and culture in partnerships with organizations and universities around the world. China now operates 350 of these institutes, including more than 60 on U.S. campuses. Many cash-strapped universities welcome the support, but critics worry that there may be too many strings attached.
Guests
C.D. "Dan" Mote Jr.
Regents Professor of Engineering, University of Maryland; Former President, University of Maryland, College Park
William Reeder
Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts; Professor of Arts Management, George Mason University
Tobie Meyer-Fong
Co-chair, PTA foreign language committee at Brent Elementary School; Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University
Arthur Waldron
Lauder Professor of International Relations, University of Pennsylvania
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This is an excellent topic - my company, Beida Jade Bird International Education, works with schools using Confucius Institute instructors & we work to establish and prepare courses' learning outcomes. This is due to the cycle the CI teachers are on - will the State Dept's recent change in these teacher's visas interrupt any language offerings at universities?
Very interesting topic. Thought you might find the attached Senate report on Chinese "soft power," which includes a study of Confucius Institutes, of use for listeners who want a broader understanding of the issue: http://lugar.senate.gov/issues/foreign/diplomacy/ChinaInternet.pdf