2016 Summer Short-Term Chinese Language Program (Beijing Normal University)

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2016 Summer Short-Term Chinese Language
Program (Beijing Normal University)
【Introduction to the program】
The annual Summer Short-Term Chinese Language Program of BNU is opening now!
Teaching in different levels and small-class is the feature of our program. Highly
experienced and fully professional teachers in The College of Chinese Language and
Culture (TCCLC) of BNU will make you improve your communicative capability rapidly
within the short-term. The program provides a edutainment and student-centered teaching
strategy that can make you recognize the interests of learning Chinese and, at same time,
improve your communicative capability.
I. Highlights
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Combination of acquiring and practicing, student-centered class. Students can
improving their communicative capability by task-based activity in the class. And
small class make every student speak more and practice more in the class.
Immersive language learning environment. In addition to normal language course,
rich culture experience courses are also be given to the you twice a week, such as
calligraphy, paper-cutting, painting, Kung-Fu and so on. You can get an
comprehensive understanding of Chinese and Chinese culture.
Rich and colorful extra-curriculum activity. The study tour will be held in our program.
In the study tour you will go outside class and enjoy the charm of Chinese culture by
seeing the liberal and architectural art treasures of China with a civilization of 5000
years and watching Chinese traditional opera and acrobatics.
II. Duration of the program
Class A: July 4th, 2016-July 23rd, 2016 (Three Weeks)
Class B: July 4th, 2016-July 29th, 2016 (Four Weeks)
Class C: July 4th, 2016-August 20th, 2016 (Seven Weeks)
Class D: July 4th, 2016-August 26th, 2016 (Eight Weeks)
Class E: August 1st, 2016-August 20th, 2016 (Three Weeks)
Class F: August 1st, 2016-August 26th, 2016 (Four Weeks)
There are six classes for you to choose. You may apply one based on your own schedule.
III. Course Introduction
A. Class placement
The Summer Program offers three main levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Based on the results of the oral placement test, each student will be assigned to his/her
specific level within these main levels; for instance, the beginner level may be further
divided into Absolute Beginner, Intermediate Beginner, Advanced Beginner, and so forth.
Each class consists of approximately 15 students.
B. Class Arrangements
There are two courses (Reading & Writing and Listening & Speaking) in each level, as well
as Chinese culture classes offered twice a week. Chinese culture classes include
Experiencing Chinese Culture (involving calligraphy, Chinese painting, Chinese music,
paper cutting, and so on) and Chinese Kung-Fu.
C. Teaching Materials
Beginner level reading & writing:
Approach: Introductory Chinese—Reading and Writing
Beginner level listening & speaking:
Approach: Introductory Chinese—Listening and Speaking
Intermediate level reading & writing:
Application: Intermediate Chinese—Reading and Writing
Intermediate level listening & speaking:
Application: Intermediate Chinese—Listening and Speaking
Advanced level reading & writing:
Appreciation: Advanced Chinese—Reading and Writing
Advanced level listening & speaking:
Appreciation: Advanced Chinese—Reading and Writing
The above teaching materials are co-edited by Zhu Zhiping & Liu Lanmin and published
by Beijing Normal University Press.
D. Schedule
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Register & Commencement Schedule
Arrival
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July 4
First week (Monday)
<For class A、B、C、D >
August 1st
Fifth week
(Monday)
<For class E、F>
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8:30
Assemble at
the apartment
lobby
9:00 Opening
Ceremony,
Placement
Test
July 29th
Forth week (Friday)
 August 26th
Eighth week(Friday)
(Time to be confirmed)
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14:00-16:00
Payment & registration with
 original passport;
 original “ Registration Form for Temporary
Residence;
 2 photos;
 Insurance proof or buying insurance;
 tuition fee;
 activity fee;
International Students Office Location:
9910 in Jingshi Building
Commencement
Class Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:00~9:45am
Reading
Writing
&
Reading
Writing
&
Reading
Writing
&
Reading
Writing
&
Reading
Writing
&
10:00~11:40am
Listening
Speaking
&
Listening
Speaking
&
Listening
Speaking
&
Listening
Speaking
&
Listening
Speaking
&
13:30~15:10pm
Rest
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Culture
Experienced
Courses
Rest
Kong-Fu
Rest
Schedule of Extra-curriculum Activities
For Class A、B、C、D
July 6th
First week(Wednesday)
July 9th
18:00 Peking Opera
First week(Saturday)
7:40 The Great Wall(Lunch is not arranged)
July 13
th
Second week(Wednesday)
18:00 Acrobatics
July 16
th
Second week(Saturday)
7:40 The Summer Palace(Lunch is not arranged)
July 21st
Third week(Wednesday)
18:00 Chinese Kongfu
July 23rd
Third week(Saturday)
7:40 Forbidden City(Lunch is not arranged)
For Class E、F
August 3rd
Fifth week(Wednesday)
18:00 Acrobatics
August 6th
Fifth week(Saturday)
7:40Forbidden City(Lunch is not arranged)
August 10th Sixth week(Wednesday)
18:00 Chinese Kongfu
August 13
th
Sixth week(Saturday)
7:40 The Great Wall(Lunch is not arranged)
August 17
th
Seventh week(Wednesday)
18:00 Peking Opera
August 20th Seventh week(Saturday)
7:40 The Summer Palace(Lunch is not arranged)
E. Assignments and Grading
1. Each teacher will assign written or oral homework, in-class dictation, in-class quizzes,
etc. based on their class requirements. Student scores on these assignments will be used
to calculate each student’s Assignments grade.
2. Grading structure: Attendance 10% + Participation 20% + Assignments 70%. The
grading system is based on percentage points, which can be converted into another
grading system in the case of special requirements from a students’ home university.
【Application For the Program】
I. Application Deadline
Deadline of Class A、B、C、D: May 29th, 2016
Deadline of Class E、F: June 30th, 2016
II. Qualifications
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Healthy foreigners who are willing to observe Chinese laws and regulations, as well
as those of BNU;
Between 18 and 60 years old;
Students must hold medical and accident insurance for the duration of their studies at
BNU.
III. Application Process
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Applicants must fill in the online registration form at: http://apply.bnu.edu.cn/. On
completion of the application form, the form should be printed off and signed by the
applicant and his/her guarantor.
 Application materials can be delivered in the following ways:
1) Hand-delivered by the application or his/her agent; 2) By post (Please see
【Contact Information】).
 Application materials: 1) registration form; 2)a photocopy of the applicant’s passport.3)
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two photos
Visit http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/, get more detail information about visa application.
The quota of applicants is limited.
V. Fees (Currency: RMB):
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Application fee (payment online):350 RMB/person
Tuition fee : 2900RMB for 3 weeks, 3500RMB for 4 weeks, 6400RMB for 7 weeks,
7000RMB for 8 weeks
Extracurricular Chinese Culture Courses Fees:
This year’s summer program offers two extracurricular Chinese Culture courses,
which students may choose to take according to individual interest.
1. Chinese Cultural Experience
This course includes instruction and training in such subjects as calligraphy, Chinese
painting, Chinese food cooking, Chinese music, and so on, allowing students to
experience Chinese culture firsthand.
Tuition Fee: ¥30 /class period, two class periods per week.
Three weeks/¥180, Four weeks/¥240, seven weeks/¥420,Eight weeks/¥480
2. Chinese Kung-Fu
Tuition Fee: ¥30 /class period, two class periods per week.
Three weeks/¥180, Four weeks/¥240, seven weeks/¥420, Eight weeks/¥480
Activity fee :600 RMB/person
IV. Accommodation
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BNU can allocate accommodation for short-term Chinese language students. The
cost of this accommodation is 120 RMB/person/day (standard double room).
Please send email to: shp@bnu.edu.cn to book the dorm. (The email should
including your name, application number and the program you applied). If you do not
live in campus, please let us know when you are applying. You can pay the
accommodation fees when you check in at front desk.
【Contact Information & Mailing Address】
The Office of International Scholars and Students' Affairs, Beijing Normal University, 19
Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China (Postcode: 100875)
Telephone:+86-10-5880-7986
Fax:+86-10-58800823
E-Mail:shp@bnu.edu.cn
Website: http://iso.bnu.edu.cn/
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