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 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 Register & Commencement Schedule Arrival th July 4 First week (Monday) <For class A、B、C、D > August 1st Fifth week (Monday) <For class E、F> 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) 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 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 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 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) 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): 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 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/