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Program Introduction
The history of international students' Chinese language education is from the 1980's at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. Today, the Chinese language center offers non-native speakers of Chinese a unique program in which they can learn not only the Chinese language, but also Chinese unique customs and culture. The program offers a wide range of courses levels and subjects, so it is easy for students to find a program fits their needs. It is important for students to attain the high level of Chinese proficiency required for research and academic activities in the future.
Program Duration
The Chinese Language Program is the best way to understand China and Chinese culture. The long-term Chinese language training programs are taught by instructors from the University of Science and Technology Beijing Chinese Language Centre (CLC) and last from 1 semester to 3 years.
The academic year for this program is divided into two semesters:
(1) spring semester: Feb - Jun;
(2) autumn semester: Sep - Jan.
Each semester consists of 18 weeks (20 class hours per week, holidays excluded).
Entry Exam
In order to accurately assess the Chinese proficiency of new students, CLC arranges an exam at the beginning of each term. According to the results, students will be assigned to appropriate class levels.
Curriculum
The curriculum of the program includes the following courses: Speaking, Listening Skills, Comprehensive Chinese, Extensive Reading, Intensive Reading, Newspaper Reading, Grammar, Chinese Culture and Writing etc.
CLC also offers elective courses, including Chinese history, Business Chinese, Mandarin Pronunciation, Chinese Film, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Fashion Terms, Chinese Songs, Chinese Painting, Taiji, etc.
Regulation
CLC has explicit regulations on student attendance and exams. Only those attending classes regularly and passing exams can obtain their final grades and program certificate from the university.
The applicants need to have a formal education background at the high school level or above, a good moral character, be aged 18-55 and in good health.
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