Chinese Studies, UCC

Information for UCC BCOMM and BA Students studying at Shanghai University

Please remember throughout your time at SHU that you are an ambassador for UCC. Please adhere to the expectations of your SHU hosts and if you do encounter any problems please communicate with SHU and UCC contact staff as early as possible.

The third year is spent pursuing approved courses of study to the value of 60 credits at a University in China.

Note that: the second year Chinese language modules( CH 2103/ CH 2017) are taught from HSK 2-3. It is a continuation of Chinese you have done at UCC in the second year.

Course Information at Shanghai University

For BA students:

Compulsory Subject (you will be allocated to one of the following two, according to your Chinese language level) (40 credits in total)

Class B (Language skills: Chinese ReadingWriting, Chinese Listening& Speaking)

汉语读写, 汉语听说-16 classes per week

( HSK 2-3)

Class C (Language skills: Chinese Reading & Writing, Chinese Listening & Speaking, Chinese Writing and Extensive Reading) 汉语读写, 汉语听说, 汉语写作，汉语阅读-16 classes per week

(HSK 3-4)

Elective Subjects(20 credits in total):

20 credits chosen from the following:

  • Chinese Marketing(24 classes/ 1 term) (5 credits)
  • Chinese Law(24classes/ 1 term) (5 credits)
  • Business Chinese(48 classes/ 2 terms) (10 credits)
  • Chinese Culture (24 classes/ 1 term) (5 credits)
  • Chinese History (24 classes/ 1 term) (5 credits)
  • CH3012 Work Placement in China (10 credits) – you must provide contact details for your host organization and obtain written approval for the placement from UCC before taking this second-semester module
  • Other modules with prior written approval of the UCC BA programme co-ordinator

For BCOMM Students:

Compulsory Subject (you will be allocated to one of the following two, according to your Chinese language level) (40 credits in total)

Class B (Language skills: Chinese ReadingWriting, Chinese Listening& Speaking)

汉语读写, 汉语听说-16 classes per week

( HSK 2-3)

Class C (Language skills: Chinese Reading & Writing, Chinese Listening & Speaking, Chinese Writing and Extensive Reading) 汉语读写, 汉语听说, 汉语写作，汉语阅读-16 classes per week

HSK 3-4

Elective Subjects(20 credits in total):

20 credits chosen from the following:

  • Chinese Marketing (24 classes/ 1 term) (5 credits)
  • Chinese Law(24classes/ 1 term) (5 credits)
  • Business Chinese (48 classes/ 2 terms) (10 credits)
  • Chinese Culture (5 credits)
  • Chinese History (5 credits)
  • CH3012 Work Placement in China (10 credits) – you must provide contact details for your host organization and obtain written approval for the placement from UCC before taking this second-semester module
  • Other modules with prior written approval of the UCC BCOMM programme co-ordinator

Important Notes

The elective subjects will be taught in the evenings, this being the only time available for non-language classes. As these elective courses are solely for UCC students, SHU will decide if the elective courses are delivered in 1st or 2nd term. It is your responsibility to register for the elective courses each term and make sure you have chosen 20 credits within 2 terms.

Attendance will be recorded. SHU has an attendance policy which is enforced.If your attendance is less than 2/3 of classes in each course per term you will not be allowed to take the final exam, which means you will inevitably fail that course.

Scholarship rules: Under Shanghai University scholarship rules all students who receive a Hanban Scholarship must have a recorded attendance of 70% strictly for all the compulsory and elective modules each term. If not, SHU has the right to suspend or cancel your scholarship.

Students with half-year scholarship will be required by SHU to take HSK4 (including HSKK intermediate) and those with full-year scholarship will be required to take HSK5 (including HSKK intermediate). The exact dates of these tests (normally in December and June)are to be determinedby SHU and you are responsible to register one month before the exam date and pay your own test fee, anyone fails to take the test during the term in SHU will result in scholarship removed by SHU.

Examination Requirements

•For each termat Shanghai University,the mid- term exam counts for (30%), continuous assessment (30%) and the end-of-term exam(40%).

•You are not allowed to go into a lower class level in the 2nd term.

•The pass mark is 60% at Shanghai University.If you fail one language skill test (e.g. reading and writing)during the 1st term at SHU, you can still upgrade to the next level class during the 2nd term. If you fail two language skill testsduring the 1st term in SHU, you will remain with the same level class during the 2nd term.

Please note that your standard of Chinese acquired at SHU has a major impact on the final year of your degree.

Also note that the final year Chinese language is taught at a level from HSK 4-5

Supplementary Examination

•For both BA and BCOMM students: To fulfil requirements for the successful completion of this year, a student must achieve a pass standardin each module (60%) and must pass all the modules they take at Shanghai University. Marks will be submitted to the Autumn Examination Board, UCC with a Supplemental Board in winter.

When results from Shanghai University are received at UCC before the autumn exam board, the average mark for the compulsory language modules (according to weightingattached to the language skill tests) will be calculated. Those who are below 60% will be required to re-sit after the autumn exam board that takes place in late August/early September. Those who fail the elective modules (e.g. Marketing, Law and Business Chinese) will also retake equivalent assessments.

The repeat examination will take place in September at UCC. The Chinese repeat exam will be set, in collaboration with Shanghai University, at a standardwhich you must reach in order to progress to your final year. Those who fail the repeat examinations will have to repeat the third year, at UCC.

Important Reminder

•Please don’t forget to register with UCC before your departure to China. If you have any problem registering, contact the dept. office at Dr. Constantine Holzer tel +353 21 490 2825.

Please budget for your travel and your living costsin China prior to departureand make sure that you have sufficient funds for the whole period of stay.

In the event that any debts remain unpaid, the UCC Students Debtor Policy will apply to you.

It is illegal to do any paid work if you have a student visa, unless it is part of a formal internship approved in writing by SHU and UCC. You are liable to deportation if you breach your student visa conditions, and UCC will not be able to act on your behalf.

If you have any questions about your forthcoming study at SHU please contact the UCC programme co-ordinator listed below.

Thank You and Enjoy Your Study in China!