2017 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 (CCLC) 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
v Combination of acquiring and practicing, student-centered class. Students can improve their communicative capability by task-based activity in the class. In addition, small class make every student speak more and practice more in the class.
v 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 a comprehensive understanding of Chinese and Chinese culture.
v Rich and colorful extra-curriculum activity. There are culture tour 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 3rd –July 22nd (Three weeks)
Class B: July 3rd –July 28th (Four weeks)
Class C: July 3rd –August 18th (Seven weeks)
Class D: July 3rd –August 25th (Eight weeks)
Class E: July 31st–August 18th (Three weeks)
Class F: July 31st –August 25th (Four weeks)
There are several classes for you to choose: from three to eight weeks in July and August. 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
l Schedule for Registration\Opening Ceremony¥Closing Ceremony
Class / Time / Content /A¥B¥C¥D / July 2 (Sunday) / Arrive in Beijing
July 3 (Week One, Monday) / 8:30 Assemble at the apartment lobby;
9:00 Opening Ceremony& Placement Test ;
14：00-16:00
Payment & registration with
original passport;
original “Registration Form for Temporary Residence;
2 photos;
Insurance proof or buy insurance(by cash);
tuition fee(only by UnionPay bank card);
activity fee(by cash);
International Students Office Location：
9910 in Jingshi Building
July 28 (Week 4, Friday) / Closing ceremony
E¥F / July 30 (Sunday) / Arrive in Beijing
July 31 (Week 1, Monday) / 8:30 Assemble at the apartment lobby;
9:00 Opening Ceremony& Placement Test ;
14：00-16:00
Payment & registration with
original passport;
original “Registration Form for Temporary Residence;
2 photos;
Insurance proof or buy insurance(by cash);
tuition fee(only by UnionPay bank card);
activity fee(by cash);
International Students Office Location：
9910 in Jingshi Building
August 25(Friday) / Closing Ceremony
l Class Schedule
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday8:00~9:45am / 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
l Schedule of Extra-Curriculum Activities
For Class A\B\C\D
July 5th / First week(Wednesday) / Peking OperaJuly 8th / First week(Saturday) / The Great Wall（Lunch is not arranged）
July 12th / Second week(Wednesday) / Acrobatics
July 15th / Second week(Saturday) / The Summer Palace（Lunch is not arranged）
July 19th / Third week(Wednesday) / Chinese Kongfu
July 22nd / Third week(Saturday) / The Heaven Temple（Lunch is not arranged）
For Class E\F
August 2nd / First week(Wednesday) / Peking OperaAugust 5th / First week(Saturday) / The Great Wall（Lunch is not arranged）
August 9th / Second week(Wednesday) / Acrobatics
August 12th / Second week(Saturday) / The Summer Palace（Lunch is not arranged）
August 16th / Third week(Wednesday) / Chinese Kongfu
August 19th / Third week(Saturday) / The Heaven Temple（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
For Class A\B\C\D: May 31st, 2017
For Class E\F: June 30th, 2017
Please apply before the deadline and make sure your application materials arrive International Students Office of Beijing Normal University before the deadline.
II. Qualifications
v Healthy foreigners who are willing to observe Chinese laws and regulations, as well as those of BNU;
v Between 18 and 60 years old;
v Students must hold medical and accident insurance for the duration of their studies at BNU.
III. Application Process
v 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.
v 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】).
v Application materials: 1) registration form; 2) a photocopy of the applicant’s passport.3) two photos
v Visit http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/, get more detail information about visa application.
v The quota of applicants is limited.
V. Fees (Currency: RMB):
v Application fee (payment online):350 RMB/person
v Tuition fee : 2900RMB for 3 weeks, 3500RMB for 4 weeks, 6400RMB for 7 weeks, 7000RMB for 8 weeks
v 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
v Activity fee :600 RMB/person
IV. Accommodation
v BNU can allocate accommodation for short-term Chinese language students. The cost of this accommodation is 120 RMB/person/day (standard double room).
v Please send email to: 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:
Website: http://iso.bnu.edu.cn/
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