Mataram– July 1, 2024 – The University of Mataram has officially concluded its Mandarin class program, which was conducted by two distinguished lecturers from Shangrao Normal University, China. This initiative was part of a collaborative effort resulting from a previously signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the institutions, which also led to the establishment of a Mandarin Center at the University of Mataram.
The Mandarin class was conducted in tourism study program and was led by lecturers Zhu Xiao and Yu Chunying. Despite initial challenges, students demonstrated significant interest and enthusiasm in learning Mandarin. The program featured a series of online seminars with presenters from the University of Mataram, Shangrao Normal University, and Beijing University. These seminars focused on research themes in the tourism sector, particularly rural tourism.
In his speech, Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Kusumo, Ph.D., praised the program as an excellent first step towards enhancing the quality of education and broadening students’ understanding of Mandarin culture and language. “Our vision for the future is to expand this program beyond Unram students to include other stakeholders, such as travel agents and anyone interested in learning Mandarin,” stated Prof. Bambang.
This program marks a significant milestone in the University of Mataram’s ongoing efforts to foster international collaboration and cultural exchange, contributing to the global competence and cultural awareness of its students and community.
