SHORT-TERM NON-DEGREECHINA STUDY PROGRAM
SCHOOL OF CHINESE STUDIES
XI’AN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES UNIVERSITY(XISU)
BEST LANGUAGE TEACHING UNIVERSITY IN NORTHWEST CHINA
SHORT-TERM NON-DEGREE
CHINA STUDY PROGRAM XI’AN CHINA
We offer excellence in Chinese learning and Chinese cultural experiences!
SHORT-TERM NON-DEGREE CHINA STUDY PROGRAM
Xi’an International Studies University (XISU)was one of the earliest four national universities specialized in foreign language teaching in China. After over 65 years, the university has developed into one of the national premium universities in the field of humanity, foreign language teaching and international studies. Situated in the prime location of theancient capital of China, the university is committed to the teaching and learning of Chinese language and culture to domestic and international students.
The School of Chinese Studies began to offer Chinese learning programs in the 1970s and wasone of the earliest institutions of higher learning and research in China for such programs. Taking advantages of the cultural assets of the ancient capital city, Xi’an, the school incorporates Chinese learning classes with field trips to the world-renowned museums, cultural and historic sites. Over the last 40 years, more than 12,500 international students have graduated from the school and the teaching quality has been recognized not only by the Ministry of Education of China but also by thousands of international students who are working with the knowledge gained from the school. Now, it is the only authorized HSKTesting Center (Chinese Efficiency Test) in northwest China.
Besides offering degree programs in Chinese language teaching, the school also provides customized non-degree programs of different types. We sincerely welcome students from all over the world to XISU.
SHORT-TERM NON-DEGREE STUDY PROGRAM
XISUoffers regular short-termprograms in collaboration with many foreign universities and educational institutions on annual basis in the forms of summer or winter camps through Confucius Headquarters/Hanban. We also offertailored short-term credit courses for universitiesfrom Asia, Europe, America, Africa and the Oceania areas. The content of the tailored program can be planned and adjusted in accordance with mutual negotiation interms of cooperation, study period, target language, and the curricula. Normally, every 36 hours account for 3 credits according to the university academic system. Participants accomplishing required course hours and tasks will be credited. We offer two credits on Chinese Culture for all program participants (minimum two weeks) who attend the lectures, cultural activities and field trips. One more credit will be honored to those who turn in a course essay or take one HSK (Chinese Efficiency).
SHORT-TERM NON-DEGREE CHINESE COURSES
CHINESE COURSES |
HOURS |
CREDITS |
NOTES |
Comprehensive Chinese |
36 |
3 |
Tailor for short-term programs according to students’ Chinese proficiency. |
Chinese Speaking |
Note: We offer systematic Chinese curricula for long-term degree and non-degree programs.
SHORT-TERM NON-DEGREE CHINESE TEXTBOOKS:
Levels |
Textbooks |
Comprehensive Chinese |
Chinese Speaking |
Elementary |
新概念汉语1 New ConceptⅠ |
发展汉语·初级口语1 Developing Chinese--Elementary Speaking CourseⅠ |
Intermediate |
新概念汉语2 New ConceptⅡ |
发展汉语·初级口语2 Developing Chinese--Elementary Speaking CourseⅡ |
Advanced |
新概念汉语3 New ConceptⅢ |
发展汉语·中级口语1 Developing Chinese--Intermediate Speaking Course |
Note: We have series of Chinese textbooks for long-term degree and non-degree programs.
CHINESE CULTURE (3CREDITS)
CHINESECULTURAL ACTIVITIES |
HOURS |
CREDITS |
NOTES |
Taiji Taining (Shadow Box) |
36 |
3 |
Taiji training will be conducted on weekday mornings before classes. All cultural activities will be accumulated for 3 credits on “Chinese Culture” if participants turn in an essay or take one HSK test. |
Chinese Calligraphy |
Traditional Chinese Painting |
Field Trips |
Culrual Activities |
Themed Lectures |
Chinese Cultural Activities
Chinese Cultural Activities |
Events |
Rural Trip Huxian Farmers’ Painting |
One-day activity for students to visit rural families and their livelihood near Xi’an where the local village is known in China for the beautiful paintings. Students can interact with them. |
Chinese Tea Ceremony |
Traditional Chinese tea ceremony is shown and knowledge of tea will be illustrated through the process. |
Shaanxi Puppet &Marionettes Show |
Local arts of puppetry are shown by local artists and vocalists through a traditional performance. Students can interact with artists. |
The Tang Dynasty Palace Show |
A fantastic show imitating the palace music and dances for emperors and the imperial families in the Tang Dynasty 1300 years ago. |
Ceramic Arts Show & Making |
Hands-on Experience with local ceramic artists to learn how ceramic works of art are created. A chance to make your own souvenirs. |
Chinese Calligraphy & Traditional Painting |
Famous Chinese calligraphers and artists are invited to teach Chinese calligraphy, the art of Chinese writing and painting. Outstanding works by students will be exhibited in the school’s art gallery. |
Seal Carving |
One of the four skills ancient Chinese scholars must be apt at. Students are taught how seals are made. Each student can have his or her name carved as a seal for ownership or proofs of arts. |
Folk Music and Dance |
An opportunity to interact with the famous folk dancers and learn some local folk songs, music and dances. |
Performance of Xun |
Xun was the earliest blowing musical instruments unearthed in a local village more than 7000 years ago. An artist is invited to perform. |
Dumpling Making |
Local foods are well-known throughout the world, esp. for its wheat-flour foods. This is an opportunity students are invited to parties to make their own Jiaozi, a kind of dumpling Chinese people must make for special festivals and ceremonies. |
Note: Chinese cultural activities can be tailored according to the design of program themes.
Topical Lectures (In English and Chinese)
Topics |
Topics |
Political System in P.R. China |
Confucianism & and Its Legacies |
Economic Reforms in China: Planning Vs. Market |
Daoism and Its Legacies |
English Teaching in China |
Buddhism and Its Legacies |
Direct Investment Strategies in China for MNCs |
Artifacts and Chinese Culture |
Chinese Culture and Architecture |
Fengshui & Imperial Mausoleums in Ancient China |
Highlights of the Yellow River Civilization |
The Silk Road: Yesterday and Today |
Primitive Chinese Philosophies & Their Interaction |
Tourism Industry in China |
Islam in China |
The Charms of Chinese Characters |
Note: Lecture topics can be tailored according to the design of program themes.
SHORT-TERM CHINA STUDY PROGRAM
Academic Field Trips (In-Depth Academic Lectures Arranged Before Field Trips)
Themes |
Museums & Sites |
Themes |
Museums & Sites |
Buddhism& Legacies |
Dayan Pagoda,Xiaoyan Pagoda |
General History of China |
Shaanxi History Museum |
Ci’en Temple,Xingshan Temple |
Banpo Museum, |
Famen Temple, Xiangjiao Temple |
Xi’an Museum |
Daoism & Legacies |
Louguan Daoist Culture Scenic Area |
City of Xi’an |
Xi'an Museum ofUrban Planning |
Ancient Louguan Temple |
The Ming Dynasty City Wall |
Tang History & Legacies |
Qianling Mausoleum |
Bell&Drum Towe, |
Princess Yongtai’s Tomb |
The Muslim Street |
Daming Palace National Heritage Park |
Shuyuanmen Cultural Street |
Tang Paradise & Tang Cultural Mall |
Qin Dynasty & Legacies |
The First Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum |
Huaqing Palace Heritage Park |
Terra-cotta Army Museum |
Eco-Resources of Xi’an |
World Horticultural Expo |
Han Dynasty & Legacies |
Han Yangling Mausoleum |
Chanba New District |
Xianyang Museum |
Panda Rescue Center, Cuihua Mountain |
Maoling Museum |
Huashan Mountains |
Folk Arts |
Guanzhong Folk Arts Museum |
Rural China |
Yuanjjia Village |
Confucianism & Legacies |
Beilin Museum |
Huxian County |
Confucius Temple |
Note: Field trips start with a minimum 10 students.
OPTIONAL COURSES IN ENGLISH FOR LONG-TERM PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS
COURSES |
HOURS |
CREDITS |
NOTES |
Marketing in China |
36 |
3 |
Normally thesecoursesare offeredon semester basis for long-term programs.Students will be arranged in the schools where the selected courses are offered. However, these courses can be offered intensively for groups according to the design of the programs. |
Financial Accounting |
36 |
3 |
Corporate Culture and Ethics |
36 |
3 |
Cross-CultureBusinessCommunication |
36 |
3 |
Cross-cultural Business Management |
36 |
3 |
Human Resource Management |
36 |
3 |
Corporate Governance and Business Law |
36 |
3 |
International Trade & Economics |
36 |
3 |
Interpretation of Chinese Culture & History |
36 |
3 |
Note: We offer more English courses in China Tourism and China Mass-Media and Journalism
SHORT-TERM NON-DEGREE CHINA STUDY PROGRAM
Recommended Accommodation
XISU Experts Building
Double Room RMB300/Day
(Bathroom; air-con; phone and television; free Internet access)
Budget accommodation available for long-term programs in XISU International Students Apartment
Double Room RMB1800/Year/Person (bathroom; shared shower-room; air-con)
For more information about our short-term program and the long-term programs, please visit our website:
http://www.wsmjcs.com/
Or contact us:
0086-29-85309431 0086-29-85309784
0086-29-85246154
xisuadmission@163.com admission@xisu.edu.cn
Admission Office, School of Chinese Studies,437 South Chang’an Rd., Yanta District, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Zip code: 710061