Lycée Francais de Kuala Lumpur visits ICS

A group of students from Lycée Francais de Kuala Lumpur (LFKL) visited UTAR Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) on 15 January 2015 at Petaling Jaya Campus. They were led by LFKL Mandarin Language teachers who were Anna Coste, Julie Lau Chuen Siong and Ding Loong Loong.

The main objectives of the visit were for the students to be more familiar with Chinese Studies at ICS, and to gain a better understanding of Chinese culture. It is also to promote the University to the French students.

The members of ICS team who welcomed them were the Dean Dr Chong Siou Wei, Deputy Dean (Academic Development & Undergraduate Programmes) Dr Tee Boon Chuan, Head of Department (Chinese Studies-Klang Valley Campus) Dr Chin Chong Foh as well as staff and lecturers.

After Dr Chin’s welcome speech and introduction of ICS members to the visitors, there was the presentation of UTAR corporate video on the University’s background and achievements. The students were all ears to the informative talks by the ICS lecturer Tiong Ee Ping on ‘A New China in Malaysia, how could that be possible?’ and Dr Chin’s presentation on ‘Chinese Malaysian Society and Culture.’  

Anna Coste thanked UTAR for the warm reception. She added, “My students begin to learn Mandarin at Year 7 as a second or third language. From this visit to UTAR, they have learned much about the Chinese culture from the Malaysian perspective.”

The visit ended with a lively Q&A interaction session.

Dr Chong (left) presenting a souvenir to Anna Coste

Students at the talks

A memorable day at ICS