Sinology and Chinese Studies

2023 Edition

I. Affiliated Department

College of Sinology and Chinese Studies

II. Years of Study

4 years

III. Training Object

International students whose Chinese proficiency has reached HSK level 4 or above (including level 4) of the "Chinese Language Proficiency Standards for Speakers of Other Languages".

IV. Training Objectives and Specifications

(I) Training Objectives

The major is aiming at cultivating talents have a solid Chinese language foundation, good humanistic quality and broad global vision. They will be able to be familiar with modern Chinese society, politics, economy, international relations, literature and art, receives systematic education in relevant theories, development history and research status of Chinese science, grasps China's national strategy, culture, foreign policy and other policies after study. They may have humanistic feelings and international sense of responsibility, and can be competent in relevant international organizations, public relations, international exchanges, global governance, etc. or in domestic and foreign cultural communication institutions. They will have the chance to become senior professionals in foreign-related administrative departments and foreign-related enterprises and institutions who are competent in cultural exchanges with foreign countries.

(II) Training Specification

1. Have solid basic knowledge of Chinese language, have reached a high level in listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation, and be able to proficiently use Chinese to obtain professional information and conduct written and oral business communication.

2. Have a relatively systematic knowledge of Sinology and Chinese studies and a certain level of Chinese cultural literacy, familiar with China's political, economic, social conditions and cultural policies.

3. Have a broad international vision and humanistic literacy, and have a certain understanding of international affairs, international organizations and international rules.

4. Have the ability to engage in the exchange and dissemination of Chinese culture, as well as the language and professional skills for further study.

5. With correct values and good professional ethics, strong learning ability, organizational management ability, innovation ability and team spirit, able to effectively conduct team cooperation in the work.

V. Basic Framework of the Training Programme

(I) Course Credits for Graduation: 158 credits. Among them, 80 credits for Discipline Basic, 24 credits for Elementary Courses, 24 credits for Compulsory Course, 18 credits for Elective Course, 2 points for General Elective Course, 6 credits for Dissertation and 4 credits for Internship.

(II) Total Class Hours: 2,368 class hours.

(Ⅲ) Total Number of Teaching Weeks: 128 weeks.

(IV) Dissertation (Graduation Design): 6 weeks, 6 credits.

(V) Time Arrangement of Dissertation (Graduation Design): from the end of the seventh semester to the end of May of the eighth semester.

VI. Core Course: (Only the main courses are listed, and the Chinese course name and the English course name should be given at the same time)

当代中国话题

Contemporary Chinese Topics

理解当代中国

Understanding Contemporary China

海外中国学研究

Overseas Research on Chinese Studies

当代中国社会专题研究

Special Research on Contemporary Chinese Society

当代中国经济专题研究

Special Research on Contemporary Chinese Economy

中国当代政治专题研究

Research on Contemporary Chinese Politics

中国外交史

History of Chinese Diplomacy

国际关系理论

International Relations Theory

当代国际政治与多边外交

Contemporary International Politics and Multilateral Diplomacy

中西方文明史概论

Introduction to the History of Chinese and Western Civilizations

世界汉学概论

Introduction to World Sinology

海外汉学文献学

Overseas Sinology Philology

中国典籍外译史

History of Foreign Translation of Chinese Classical Books

海外汉学专题研究

Special Research on Overseas Sinology

海外汉籍研究

Overseas Chinese Studies

跨文化传播学

Intercultural Communication Studies

中外文化交流史

History of Cultural Exchange between China and foreign Country

《说文解字》导读

Introduction to “Shuowen Jiezi”

VII. Main Practice and Time Arrangement

Internship: 4 weeks, 4 credits, scheduled on the seventh semester

Dissertation (Graduation Design): 6 weeks, 6 credits, scheduled for the eighth semester

VIII. Graduation Requirements

Students with formal status who have passed the examinations/assessments results of the courses studied and obtained the credits stipulated in the cultivation plan within the prescribed school system will be granted graduation and a diploma will be issued.

IX. Award of Certificate or Degree

Bachelor of Arts degree will be awarded to those who pass the Dissertation (Graduation Design) defense with 6 credits.

Table 1: Teaching Time Summary

Table II: Course Proportion Structure

Table 3: Practice Hours and Credits

Note:

Practical Hours (Compulsory+Elective, including general practical 8 class hours) 300 class hours+80 class hours of Internship=380 class hours. Total Class Hours: 2448 Class hours.

Total Practical Credits: 19 Classroom Teaching Practice Credits (296 practical hours are equivalent to 19 credits)+Internship 4+Dissertation (Graduation Design) 6=29 credits. Total Credits: 158 credits.

Table 4: General Elective Course

Table 5: Major Courses