• A clear focus on Chinese language
• Carefully designed immersion activities and excursions
• Teaching delivered by qualified faculty at school
• Discussions with the participation of Chinese students and faculty
• Access to optional Chinese language courses

【Period of Schooling】

Students may apply for either one semester or one academic year. Each semester is 17 weeks long and students may apply for an extension based on their respective circumstances at the end of the semester. 

【Type of long-term Chinese language classes】

◆ General track:

1、The general track has a total of 20 class hours per week. Please refer to Appendix ① for a sample class schedule.
2、Levels: The track is divided into 9 levels: Elementary 1, Elementary 2, Elementary 3, Elementary 4, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Intermediate 3, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2.

Program for Chinese Heritage Learners (Huayiban)

⚫ Target students: 
The program is for students with a Chinese background (belonging to the Chinese diaspora) who can communicate in Chinese (no less than the level of our school after completing Elementary A) in daily life but have very limited ability in reading and writing Chinese characters (knowing less than 200 Chinese characters).

⚫ Program Objectives:
Rapidly and simulatenously improve students' ability to read and write Chinese characters as well as their original Mandarin listening and speaking skills through intensive training. Most students should feel confident enough to enter the intermediate level after one semester.

Program format : 20 class hours per week
Reading & Writing: 12 class hours/ week
Listening & Speaking: 8 class hours / week

Advanced Culture and Business Course （Advanced 3）

⚫ Target students: advanced students

⚫ Program Objectives:
To provide seminars on Chinese traditional culture, Chinese society, and Chinese economy for advanced students who want to take a deeper dive into China. 

⚫ Program format :
20 class hours per week, with the following classes: Advanced Business Chinese, Financial Chinese, Selected Readings of Chinese Literature, Chinese History and Culture, English to Chinese Translation, etc. (Classes may vary. Please refer to the class schedule) 

【Elective courses】

HSK Tutoring class, Tai Chi, Chinese Calligraphy

【Cultural Activities & language practice】

Visits to historic cultural sites and natural sights in Shanghai;

Sample class schedule:

• 1. A valid passport （passport should have a validity period of at least one year）
• 2. Aged from 18 to 60 and in good health.
• 3. Abide by the laws of the People's Republic of China and observe the rules and regulations of the university.

Note: No on-campus accommodation for non-degree Chinese Language students.

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