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Course Dates
April 11, 2026
April 18, 2026
April 25, 2026
May 10, 2026
May 23, 2026
May 30, 2026
Who Can Register?
Adult learners (aged 18+) of all backgrounds and experience levels
Certificate
All students will receive a Certificate of Completion from NYU Shanghai after the conclusion of the course
Instructor
Professor Lixian Cui, Associate Professor of Psychology, NYU Shanghai; Global Network Associate Professor, NYU Steinhardt
Language of Instruction
English, with AI-powered real-time captioning and Chinese translation support
NYU Shanghai is delighted to offer a lifelong learning course open to the general public in Spring 2026 taught in-person by Professor Lixian Cui, Associate Professor of Psychology at NYU Shanghai and Global Network Associate Professor at the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
This course - Parenting in Contemporary China - will feature two sections and offers a thoughtful, research-informed look at how adults influence children’s development in today’s rapidly changing social and cultural landscape. Grounded in real-life Chinese family experiences, this discussion-based course explores practical topics such as parenting styles, emotion coaching, digital-age challenges, and common myths like “tiger parenting.” Designed for parents, future parents, educators, grandparents, and anyone interested in child development, the course provides clear insights, practical tools, and a supportive space for reflection—no prior experience required.
Course Structure & Registration Options
Section I, Foundations: 24 hours of instruction, large-class environment, open to all backgrounds and experience levels
- April 11, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- April 18, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- April 25, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- May 10, Sunday at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- May 23, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- May 30, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Section II, Advanced Seminar: 6 hours of instruction building upon Section I, small-class environment up to 30 students, designed for deeper study and more faculty interaction, enhanced activities and exercises
- April 11, Saturday at 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- April 25, Saturday at 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- May 23, Saturday at 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Students may choose to register for:
- Section I Only
- OR
- Section I + Section II
Course Description
About the ProfessorCourse Fees and Registration Deadlines
Section I
- Early bird: 5500 CNY. Register and pay by February 26.
- Regular: 6000 CNY. Register and pay by March 26.
Section II
- Register and pay an additional 3000 CNY by March 26.
Register- All participants must register for Section I. Because Section II builds upon Section I, there is no option to register for Section II only.
- Please be sure to complete payment of all course fees. Your registration is not confirmed until after payment is successfully processed.
- This course is open to adult learners of all backgrounds and experience levels with an interest in the topic. It is not necessary to have prior expertise nor to be a current parent to enroll.
- Participants must be 18 years or older. If you are under 18, please email shanghai.opencourses@nyu.edu to join our mailing list for announcements about future Open Courses.
- All information provided will be used solely for program registration and administration.