Guangdong University of Technology
Long-term Chinese Class

NOTE: Students can apply for the course and enrollment at any time. The course is available for application all year round. For those who have Chinee basis can enroll the class in the middle of the course.
Introduction
With remarkable expansion of the number of foreign students coming to the university, GDUT provides a wide range of Chinese language programs on various levels of learning and training on the main campus located in Dongfeng Road, in downtown Guangzhou. The teaching group consists of experienced and conscientious academic staffs. Students are expected to improve Chinese proficiency at the end of each program with a closer look into the tradition and custom, to communicate with native Chinese, and to obtain sufficient skills and knowledge in the areas of HSK Tests. In addition, special-designed course work tailored to the needs of certain students may also be provided and arranged. GDUT thus, with pride and confidence, invites you to share and support its strong commitment to the dual goals of offering access to Chinese language learning and training combined with academic quality.

Course Aims
To acquaint students with the essentials of Chinese language, including consonants, vowels, intonation, pronunciation, Chinese character writing, commonly used vocabulary and basic grammar.
To develop student's ability in listening, speaking, writing and translating, and prepare students both linguistically and culturally for daily contact with Chinese people. To promote the ability to successfully pass the HSK Test.

Schedule Example
Duration of study: half a year, 1 year, 2 years or more
Time of study: 4-6 hours per day and 5 days per week(Monday-Friday). Morning:8:30-12:00, Afternoon:13:30-16:30.
Class Candidates Compulsory Courses Elective Courses
Elementary Chinese(1) for foreign students who have studied little Chinese, i.e. for beginners; Basic Chinese intensive reading; Chinese listening comprehension for beginners; basic Chinese reading; Chinese Characters; Basic oral Chinese, etc. Chinese Painting, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese folk songs and music, Martial Arts, Chinese History and Geography, Survey of China, Computerized Information Processing, Cantonese, etc.
Elementary Chinese(2) for students who have studied Chinese language for 4-6 months, or as an equivalent to HSK Grade 2;
Intermediate Chinese(1) for students who have studied Chinese language for 10-12 months, or as an equivalent to HSK Grade 3; Intermediate Chinese intensive reading, Intermediate Chinese extensive reading, Intermediate spoken Chinese, basic Chinese writing. Chinese grammar, etc.
Intermediate Chinese(2) for students who have studied Chinese language for 16-18 months, or as an equivalent to HSK Grade 4;
Advanced Chinese(1) for students who have studied Chinese language for 2 years, or as an equivalent to the level of HSK Grade 5; Advanced Chinese (1) is equivalent to the level of the third academic year of a four year study. Advanced Chinese, Audio-Visual Chinese, Advanced Chinese extensive reading, Survey of China, An Introduction to Chinese culture, Business Chinese, etc.
Advanced Chinese(2) for students who have studied Chinese language for 2 years, or as an equivalent to the level of HSK Grade 6; Advanced Chinese (1) is equivalent to the level of the fourth academic year of a four year study. Notes:
1) The long-term class students should attend a class-dividing test. We have examinations twice a semester, and the test result will decide which class you are in.
2) If students complete their lessons within the period of study, certificate will be granted.
3) Students have the right to choose the classes and courses according to their own interest and language levels.

Tuition Fee
RMB 7500 for 6 months;
RMB 15000 per year
 
 

Abide by the laws of China, and observe all regulations of the university;
In good health, and aged between 12 and 65, demonstrating an ability to pursue Chinese language studies successfully;
Have received junior high school certificate or the equivalent.

1.  Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.  Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.  Certificate/Diploma of highest education
The certificate should be in English or Chinese, if not，it should be translated into English or Chinese and be notarized

4.  Academic transcript of highest education