Undergraduate Major Introduction

Ⅰ. Cultivation Objective

This major cultivates specialized talents who can communicate and work proficiently in Chinese. It is aimed at foreign students or overseas Chinese students whose native language is non-Chinese, who have a high school diploma and hold a foreign passport. In the first and second years, students take basic disciplinary courses of this major, which mainly include Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing, Chinese vocabulary and grammar, etc. In the third year, students can select specialized courses, including Chinese language and culture, business Chinese and international trade, Chinese-foreign translation, academic writing, etc. In the second semester of the fourth year, students should undertake internships and complete undergraduate dissertation writing. After finishing their studies, students will be equipped with relatively systematic knowledge of the Chinese language, high Chinese communicative ability, and comprehensive humanistic qualities. According to different professional directions, students can engage in international Chinese education, China-related international trade and Sino-foreign cultural exchanges, and have sufficient Chinese proficiency to continue further studies.

Ⅱ. Cultivation Requirements

Students should not only master the basic theories and knowledge of Chinese linguistics, but also develop Chinese application ability and cross-cultural communication ability, and be able to correctly, fluently and appropriately communicate in Chinese. In addition, students should understand Chinese culture and China’s national conditions, and have the ability to engage in Sino-foreign cultural exchanges. What’s more, students are required to master the general methods of retrieving and organizing Chinese materials, conducting monographic study and social investigation in Chinese, and to be able to carry out monographic study related to Chinese language and culture under the guidance of their supervisors. Students also should master the basic theories and knowledge of international trade and have the basic ability to engage in China-related business activities.

After graduation, students can be engaged in Chinese teaching in various teaching units in their country, or work in translation, trade, management, and secretarial work in multinational companies, Chinese and foreign enterprises, and government agencies. Some outstanding graduates can apply for postgraduate studies in international Chinese teaching, linguistics and applied linguistics, Chinese philology, journalism and communication, and international relations.

Ⅲ. Length of schooling, Total Credits and Degree

Length of schooling: Four years

Total credits: 150

Degree: Bachelor of arts

Ⅳ. Course Structure and Main Courses

Ⅴ. Department Directors and E-mail Address

Director: Xu Changhuo, Associate Professor

E-mail: xuchanghuo@nju.edu.cn

Deputy director: Ao Xuegang, Associate Professor

E-mail: aoxuegang@nju.edu.cn