South China Normal University
Chinese Language

Levels 

·         The course is Communication Chinese and it is divided into six levels:  Elementary Ⅰ, Elementary Ⅱ; Intermediate Ⅰ, Intermediate Ⅱ; Advanced Ⅰ, Advanced Ⅱ

Curriculum

·          Reading and Writing, Chinese Comprehensive Training, Listening and Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Readings in Newspapers and Periodicals, News listening comprehension, Chinese Composition, Advanced Chinese and Chinese Culture, etc.

Extra-curricular Activities 

·          HSK (primary, middle and advanced levels), Cantonese, Business Chinese, Chinese Calligraphy, Martial Arts, Pronunciation Training, Learning Chinese by singing Chinese songs, China Economy, etc..

Classroom Arrangement 

·         Small class size with about 20 students

Language Practice

·         CIC organizes all various activities to create a language environment which offers students good opportunities to practice Chinese.  

Teaching Duration

·          One academic year is divided into two semesters: Spring semester and Autumn semester.

Certificate 

·          Upon the successful completion, a certificate will be issued by CIC, SCNU.

Note

·         Applicants are eligible to apply for placement all year around

1. High school graduate or equivalent
2.Age of 18 to 65 years old
3.Students who study Cantonese must have acquired the basic skills of mandarin listening, speaking.

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.