![]() Tsinghua University- Chinese Language Program Chinese Language Program
1. Introduction
The Chinese Language Program serves to promote the Chinese language throughout the world and to help people in other countries acquire a better understanding of China. Any qualified foreigner, overseas Chinese, or compatriot from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan may apply to Foreign Student Affairs Office, Tsinghua University for this program. The academic year 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, 4 class hours per day, Moday to Friday). The courses are taught by instructors from The International Chinese Language & Culture Centre (ICLCC), Tsinghua University.
2. Courses
In order to accurately assess the Chinese proficiency of new students, ICLCC arranges a placement exam at the beginning of each term. Students will then be assigned to appropriate class levels in accordance with their Chinese proficiencies. The curriculum of the program includes the following courses: Speaking, Listening Skills, Comprehensive Chinese, Extensive Reading, Newspaper Reading, Grammar, Classical Chinese, Chinese History, Hot Topics, Writing, Pronunciation, and China in Modern Times. The program delivers 20 class hours per week. Further information about the courses and the curriculum schedule is available at the website of ICLCC: http://hanyu.tsinghua.edu.cn
ICLCC also offers public elective courses and advanced eletive courses. Public elective courses include Chinese Character (elementary), Chinese character (intermediate-advanced) Mandarin Pronunciation (elementary), Mandarin Pronunciation (intermediate-advanced), Mandarin Test, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, Chinese Songs, HSK Lessons, Taiji, Chinese Martial Arts, Chinese Er-hu, etc. Advanced elective courses are only for students of advanced –level class, including Lectures on Chinese Culture, Business Chinese, Audio-Visual lessons, Classical Chinese, and Grammar.
ICLCC 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.
3.Qualification of Applicants
Any foreigner, overseas Chinese, or compatriot from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan may apply directly to the Foreign Student Affairs Office of Tsinghua 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. +86-10-62784621, 62771142 Foreign Student Affairs Office Hiadian District Beijing, 100084 China Fax Fax: +86-10-62771134 Phone Phone: +86-10-62784621, 62771142 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories: MANDARIN universities/ colleges |