Long term Chinese Language Program (spring semester)

Top↑Program Description

Duration

lasting from one semester to 2 years 

For one semester: school begins on March 1st and ends on June 30th.

Curricular Arrangement

A. Teaching Contents

Basic Chinese is mainly taught with oral conversation, intensive reading, listening and speaking, newspaper and magazine reading, phonetics, writing etc. In accordance with the actual level of the participants, culture of China and special lectures are to be given.

B． Aims and methods

Improvement in listening and actual speaking ability is the main aim, and consideration is given to reading and writing as well. Classroom instruction will be combined with lots of conversation practice through visiting and sightseeing, in formal discussion or seeing films and other art performances.

C． Time Table

From Monday to Friday classroom instruction will be given before noon; every afternoon will be time for individual study or other activities. To meet the requirements of the participants, there will be Taijiquan, calligraphy, painting, recreational and sports activities etc.

D. HSK training course

Because of the requirements of the participants who want to take HSK(Test for Chinese Level), there will hold a training course for about 2 months beforethe test.

E. Class Division

Those who are to study more than a semester will be enrolled in March, September every year. An examination will be given to the applicants after their arrival and the division of classes will be made according to their Chinese level.

These classes will be ABC course, elementary course, intermediate course or advanced course. There will not be more than 12 students in each class. We will hold individual course in case there come 10 more students with approximately the same Chinese level during the school day. As to their timetable, we shall discuss it on some other occasion.

Tuition fee

RMB 8200/semester

Lodging Fee

single room: RMB 84/day

double room: RMB 42/bed/day

Top↑Entry Requirements

People who are between the age of 18 and 65 and are interested in Chinese language will be eligible if he/she is in good health. Of course, the laws and decrees of the People's Republic of China as well as the rules and regulations of BUPT will be enforced.

Top↑Application Materials

1. Health certificate
   Photocopy of notarized foreigner physical examination record (for durations of study over 6 months)
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.

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