The University of Pittsburgh's Confucius Institute is offering a basic Chinese language class for students and the general public. The course is designed to give beginners a solid foundation in Chinese pronunciation, as well as a strong introduction to practical conversation and Chinese culture. The class will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, and will run from September 24 - December 5. Enrollment is limited to 24 participants.

For more information about the class, please contact the instructor, Frank M. Dolce (杜启天), at fdolce1458@gmail.com or (716)628-6016.

To register, please visit http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/cipitt/. Payment can be made by check and mailed to: Confucius Institute, University of Pittsburgh, 4400 Posvar Hall, University Center for International Studies, Pittsburgh, PA 15260