Introduction 簡介
In 1994, Tzu Chi established its first humanities school in Los Angeles, California, USA. It has been 29 years since its establishment. There are twenty-five schools across the United States. The center passed the review of the ROC Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee of the in 2022, and officially opened adult classes on January 15, 2023. There were only two 4-week Pinyin courses for adults previously. Courses were set to satisfy the needs of parents of students who did not understand Mandarin. Adhering to the philosophy and quality of Tzu Chi’s operation principles, the TCML teaches " Mandarin listening, speaking, reading, writing and typing skills" and "Jing Si Aphorisms", as well as "Madarin" and "Humanistic". TCML courses are designed for adult students aged 18 and above. It is run by mainstream people and tailor-made courses are offered according to the actual needs of students. Courses are designed to raise interest in learning Mandarin and enhance understanding of the Taiwanese culture and multiculturalism, with the hope that students may put what they’ve acquired to practical daily use.
The biggest feature will not only be "language class", but also "humanities & culture class" with Tzu Chi's humanistic spirit, including fundraising for the Turkish earthquake in February. The class will also explain concepts of environmental protection and loving the earth. It will also teach flower arrangement, tea ceremony and calligraphy, traditional painting appreciation, and introduce traditional folk customs of Taiwanese festivals, such as Hakka culture Leicha, and making rice dumplings and popiah/Taiwanese spring roll. The courses will use the Taiwanese food culture to deepen American students' understanding of Taiwanese culture and attract students to class. Students will participate in the Traditional Character Cultural Festival, watch Taiwanese performances, and experience Taiwanese culture. Multiple customized learning content will be provided.
1994年慈濟在美國加州洛杉磯成立第一所人文學校，創校至今已達二十九年。全美共有二十五所學校。中心於2022年通過中華民國僑務委員會審核，於2023年一月十五日正式設立開辦成人班。前身則是有辦過兩次為期4週拼音成人班課程，滿足不懂華文的學生家長需求。秉持慈濟一貫辦學的理念和品質，藉由教授「華文聽說讀寫打」和「靜思語」，還有「華文」和「人文」並重的優質教學下學習華語文，本課程針對18歲以上主流人士開辦，以學生實際需求開設量身訂製課程，開啟學習華文興趣瞭解傳統及臺灣多元文化，達到學以致用目的。
最大特色將不只有「語文課」，更加入具有慈濟人文精神的「人文課&文化課」，包括這次二月為土耳其地震募款。講解環保愛地球的理念。教導花道、茶道及書法、國畫欣賞，以及介紹臺灣節慶的傳統民俗課等，例如: 客家文化擂茶，粽子、潤餅製作。用食物文化來加深美國學生對臺灣文化的了解與吸引學生來上課。參加正體漢字文化節，觀看臺灣表演活動，體驗臺灣文化。 將提供多元客製化的學習內容。
Courses 課程特色
There are currently two beginner classes. In September, one intermediate class and one beginner class will be launched. The teaching will focus on listening and speaking skills, supplemented by reading, writing and typing skills. Moreover, students will learn about Taiwanese traditional culture and folk festivals. For example: Lunar New Year, Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, with food and life etiquette, flower arrangement and tea ceremony. The key point is to promote Taiwanese folk culture and tourism, traditional culture and the humanistic spirit of respecting etiquette, respecting filial piety, and respecting teachers and elders.
目前開設兩班基礎班。九月將推出一班中級班，一班基礎班。希望教學以聽、說為主，讀、寫、中打為輔。了解傳統文化及民俗節慶。舉例:過年、元宵節、端午節、中秋節，搭配食物與生活禮儀及花道與茶道。宣揚臺灣民俗文化與旅遊、傳統文化與尊禮重孝、尊重師長的人文精神。
Location 交通資訊
Address: 222 E. Palm Ave., Monrovia, Ca. 91016
Take 210 W/Foothill Fwy to E Central Ave in Monrovia. Take exit 34 from I-210 W/Foothill Fwy
Take S Myrtle Ave and S Ivy Ave to E Palm Ave.
Contact Us 報名方式
● If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Lin at (626) 775-3675
● E-mail:debbie_lin@tzuchi.us
● Website
