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Purposes and Functions
Since its founding in 1982, the China Institute has been influential
in arranging educational/cultural activities and exchanges between China
and the United States. The goal of the Institute is to promote a better
understanding of the Chinese culture and to strengthen the friendship between
American and Chinese peoples. Specifically, the purposes and functions
of the Institute are as follows:
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This Institute shall act to facilitate and coordinate ongoing and potential
CSUN activities involving teaching, learning, and research related to Chinese
institutions and individuals.
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The Institute shall draw together the expertise of the faculty of the university
and other experts in the critical study, research and teaching of Chinese
studies.
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The Institute shall promote linkages between Institute activities and those
in the CSUN academic program concerned with China.
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The Institute shall seek to assist Chinese students, faculty and others
seeking to establish contact with the CSUN academic community.
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The work of the Institute shall include the support and coordination of
research and publication; special courses, seminars and lectures; the compilation
of data and bibliographies; communication activities concerning Chinese
studies; and other such activities as may be appropriate to the purpose
of the Institute.
Academic and Educational Programs
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To assist CSUN faculty members to develop curriculum related to China.
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To develop research projects related to China.
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To organize educational tours to China.
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To sponsor and organize lectures, seminars, or workshops related to China.
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To sponsor exhibits and demonstrations of an educational, scientific, or
technological nature.
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To assist Chinese education delegations in visits to the United States.
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To organize and sponsor short-term training programs for Chinese professionals.
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To provide assistance to faculty, staff, and graduates of CSU, who are
interested in teaching or studying in China.
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To assist and facilitate Chinese scholars and students to visit and/or
study at CSUN
Cultural Programs
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To sponsor exhibits of Chinese art works.
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To organize Chinese music concerts.
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To show Chinese films at CSUN
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Other Cultural Activities
Services
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To act as a clearing house on CSUN campus for information related to China.
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To act as a liaison between the university and local communities.
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To act as a liaison between CSUN and other CSU campuses in matters related
to Chinese affairs.
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To provide assistance to individuals or groups in their travel plans to
China and in establishing contacts with Chinese governmental agencies,
research institutes, and universities.
Membership
Benefits and privileges of membership in the China Institute, CSUN,
shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
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Regular notification of Institute activities and programs.
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Assistance to members seeking travel to China and/or the development of
personal contact with Chinese citizens and visitors to the United States.
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Reduced fees for China Institute sponsored activities and programs.
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