Chinese (as a Foreign Language)

Top↑Program Description

The Program has two subprograms - the Chinese Language and the Business Chinese.

Students in the Subprogram of the Chinese Language are trained to be specialized personnel of the Chinese language, knowledgeable about China and adaptable to the needs of the modern international development.

Students in the Subprogram of the Business Chinese are trained to be those who can practice commercial trades in fluent Chinese, knowledgeable about China and adaptable to the needs of the modern commerce.

Length
The length of study for the Program is four years, which can be prolonged to a maximum of eight years.

Study Place
Students study at Zhuhai Campus in the first and second year, at Guangzhou Campus in the third and fourth year.

Courses
Chinese (as a Foreign Language) Undergraduate Program is divided into two directions: General Chinese language and Business Chinese. Students in either of direction of the first two years will take same basic courses which include elementary and intermediate Chinese, conversational Chinese, listening, extensive reading and basic composition.

Students of the third and fourth years will take courses according to their chosen direction:

Courses for General Chinese Language direction:
Advanced Comprehensive Course, Advanced Conversational Chinese, Chinese Composition, Modern Chinese Language, Basic Classical Chinese Language, Chinese Culture, Chinese Newspaper Reading and other selective courses.

Courses for Business Chinese direction:
Comprehensive Business Chinese, Conversational Business Chinese, Chinese Business Composition, Chinese Business Reading, Economy of Current China, Basic Economics, International Trade and other selective courses.

Fees
Tuition: RMB 18,200 /year
Teaching Materials: according to the book price

Graduation
Graduation certificates will be issued when students have fulfilled the stipulated curriculum, acquired enough credits, completed the thesis on Chinese language and passed Band 8 of HSK. Students who satisfy the relevant requirements will be conferred upon the B.A. degree.

Top↑Entry Requirements

Foreigners with a senior high school graduation certificate, aged 18 or above, whose native language is not Chinese, and of good health, are eligible to apply to take the Program. The university will arrange oral test or written test according to students' condition.

Top↑Application Materials

1. Certificate of HSK
   Not required for BA program in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
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. High school academic transcript
5. High school graduate certificate
   Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

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