The traditional Dragon Dance is a well-known aspect of Chinese culture and American students are learning how to make the dragon come to life at Troy University‘s TROY-STAR camp.
When the campers aren’t learning about the Chinese language they can be found attending dance class.
For the dance, students have to work in unison…
Learning to teach others a language they have spoken their entire lives is the mission for a group of teachers taking part in Troy University‘s annual TROY-STAR camp.
The group of campers are learning techniques to teach the Chinese language to non-Chinese speakers through a series of workshops throughout the two-week camp.
The teachers…
Usually Troy University‘s John Robert Lewis Hall is all about business but for two weeks during the summer a group of high school students are not only learning the Chinese language but getting to know the culture as well at the annual TROY-STAR camp.
“This is a new cultural experience for them,” says Camp Coach…
For most students, a summer camp is for taking a break from school and enjoying their summer vacation. But for a group of students here at Troy University, their summer camp is all about learning a language and its culture.
“They basically are immersed in Chinese language and cultural activities that help them learn the language while…
