Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

(For International Students)

1． Program Name:International Chinese Education (For International Students)

2． Department:Faculty of International Education of Chinese Language

3． Duration:4 yrs.

4． Aim:

* Have a relatively systematic knowledge of Chinese language and solid Chinese language communication ability.

* Master rich knowledge of Chinese culture, familiar with China’s national conditions and social culture.

* Proficient in using Chinese to carry out related language work ability and academic research methods.

* Have the ability to engage in Chinese language teaching and the ability to engage in Chinese cultural exchange and dissemination.

5． Program structure

A minimum of 144 credits should be required. Detailed information are as follows:

Grade	First semester (class hour/week)	Second semester (class hour/week)		Required credits
	Chinese language	Chinese language	Academic practice
First	20	20		40
Second	20	20		40
Third	20	20		40
Fourth	18	4	8	30

6． Entrance requirements

(1) Senior high school graduate or equivalent, Chinese HSK level 3 or above.

(2) In good health, speak clearly and think clearly.

(3) Ages 18-50.

(4) No criminal record.

7． Graduation requirements

Obtain a minimum of 144 credits, participate in and pass academic practice activities, and pass graduation thesis defense.

8． Language practice activities

The language practice activities are divided into two parts: the languageandculture experience series and the language practice series.

The language and cultureexperience series activities are composed of five parts: sightseeing, visiting, performance, competition and lecture. Students are required to write a language practice report when they return to school. Language practice includes teaching practice and graduation thesis writing.