B.A.Program: Chinese Language (Autumn Semester)

Top↑Program Description

Compulsory Courses

Comprehensive (Elementary Chinese), Listening (Elementary Chinese), Reading (Elementary Chinese), Conversation (Elementary Chinese), Comprehensive (Intermediate Chinese), Listening and Conversation (Intermediate Chinese), Comprehensive (Advanced Chinese), Conversation (Advanced Chinese), Chinese Writing, Comprehensive (Advanced Chinese), Topics on Contemporary China, etc.

Optional Courses

Modern Chinese Pronunciation (early selective course for the Chinese Instruction major), Selective Readings of Chinese Culture, Chinese Idioms, Modern Chinese History, Contemporary Chinese History, Intermediate Chinese Reading, Fundamentals of Chinese Writing, Fundamentals of Publication Language, Chinese Cultural Geography, Fundamentals of Japanese-Chinese Translation, Fundamentals of Korean-Chinese Translation, etc.

Find more detail curriculum information, please see Chinese Language Curriculum.

Top↑Entry Requirements

1. Applicant should be a senior high school graduate or with equivalent schooling in the age bracket of 18-50,with an HSK certificate (level 3 or above).
2. Those who have basic knowledge of Chinese language without any HSK certificate should take the HSK test at BLCU. Only qualified students can be admitted as B.A. students. Those who fail the test shall be enrolled as language students to study in a foundation class for half a year. After they finish the half year of study and pass HSK Level 3, they can further their studies as B.A. students. HSK test applicants need to submit three passport photos along with other required documents. The test fee is RMB 250.

Top↑Application Materials

1. Certificate of HSK
   For applicants of Chinese Language major and Chinese Language and Culture major:Level 3 or above. For those applying to take classes with Chinese students: HSK Level 6 or above
2. Photocopy of valid passport
   With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
3. Passport photo
   A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
4. Certificate/diploma of highest education
   Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
5. Academic transcript of highest education
   Original transcript of academic record.
6. Valid identity document of the applicant's emergency contact person
   A photocopy of the ID of the emergency contact (can be a license, official ID of Chinese citizen or foreigner).
7. Letter of recommendation
   Reference letter from applicants' former teacher.

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