University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Introduction

The school of international education of the University of Electronic Science and technology of China has set up a training program of Chinese as a foreign language for international students all over the world. It provides Chinese language and Chinese culture courses from beginning to higher level.

There are two semesters in an academic year: spring and autumn. The study period is from February to June (spring semester) and from September to December (autumn semester).

Chinese language learns will take evaluation on the language proficiency, then will be assigned into corresponding classes based on the evaluation result. Each semester is composed of 16 weeks, with 16-20 class hours of Chinese language courses per week. Besides the regular Chinese language learning course, there are also a series of activities such as regional culture study, museum visit, folk custom experience, etc. to help students master the necessary Chinese knowledge, deeply understand Chinese civilization, feel the original Bashu culture, and integrate into the traditional and modern life of Chengdu as soon as possible. Learners who have completed all the courses and passed the examination will be provided a certificate issued by the University of Electronic Science and technology of China.

A complete, scientific and characteristic curriculum system has been established with strict teaching management and experienced teaching team. The program is developed and delivered by a team of professional teachers, who have rich experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language for decades. Many of them taught Chinese in the USA, African and European countries.

Syllabus of Chinese Language Program

Compulsory Courses

Elementary Level: courses include Comprehensive Chinese, Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing.

Intermediate Level: courses include Comprehensive Chinese, Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing.

Advanced Level: courses include Advanced Comprehensive Chinese, Listening and Speaking, Writing and Reading.

Note: Pre-University Program course: Chinese for Science and Technology, Mathematics, Physics.

Optional Courses

(1) Survey of China (2) Chinese History (3) Chinese Culture (4) Chinese Character and Calligraphy (5) Eyes on Sichuan (6) Martial Arts (7) Museum Visit & Local Folk Experience

Note: The optional courses offered in each semester are subject to the courses announced after the beginning of the term.

Chinese Language Cultural Activities

Culture is a form of social behavior accumulated over a long period of time in a region, including material culture and spiritual culture. Language is the most special kind of spiritual culture. Language is the embodiment of spiritual culture, as well as a symbol and carrier of culture. Each region has different cultures and different languages. Language represents the unique culture and social concepts of this region. The spread of culture also depends on language. 

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China has added cultural immersion courses and activities in the Chinese language curriculum design. While learning standard Chinese language, it organizes a series of activities such as museum visits, folk customs and regional lifestyle experiences so that students can master the necessary Chinese knowledge. Gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese civilization, feel the original Bashu culture, and integrate into Chengdu life that combines tradition and modernity as soon as possible.