Language Student Project
The International School of Chinese Studies (Overseas Education College) of Northeast Normal University undertakes the tasks of teaching and language training for undergraduates of Chinese language and literature, masters of international Chinese education and language students. Language students are divided into long-term language classes and short-term language classes, enrolling students in spring and autumn. While carrying out various language teaching activities, the college also offers special lectures on Chinese cultural knowledge, Chinese talent skills, and the enhancement of Chinese proficiency for international students, and offers optional courses such as composition, calligraphy, Tai Chi, folk dance, and folk music. And through practical activities such as visits to Chinese families, factory visits, and social inspections, international students can learn Chinese happily in China and have a deep understanding of Chinese culture. Provide a good platform and conditions for the development of students.
Curriculum
Basic Chinese Course
| Class type | Student Chinese proficiency | study-time | Curriculum | |
| Compulsory course | Featured elective courses | |||
| Elementary Class 1 | Zero starting point | 4 months | Elementary Chinese 1 Elementary Speaking 1 Elementary Listening 1 Elementary Chinese Characters 1 | Calligraphy, Taijiquan, Chinese painting, Chinese paper-cutting, Overview of China, Reading Mandarin Chinese, Appreciating Chinese movies, Chinese folk musical instruments, Chinese traditional handicrafts, HSK level five comprehensive practice |
| Elementary Class 2 | Have mastered about 500 words | 4 months | Elementary Chinese 2 Elementary Speaking 2 Elementary Listening 2 Elementary Chinese Characters 2 | |
| Elementary Class 3 | Have mastered about 1,000 words and elementary grammar items | 4 months | Elementary Chinese 3 Elementary Speaking 3 Elementary Listening 3 Elementary Reading 3 | |
| Intermediate Class 1 | Have mastered 2000-2500 commonly used words and have basic Chinese communicative skills | 4 months | Intermediate Chinese 1 Intermediate Speaking 1 Intermediate Listening 1 Intermediate Writing 1 | |
| Intermediate Class 2 | Have an intermediate entry level, can understand relatively simple written materials, and can communicate with people on familiar topics in Chinese | 4 months | Intermediate Chinese 2 Intermediate Speaking 2 Intermediate Listening 2 Intermediate Writing 2 | |
| Advanced Class 1 | Have mastered elementary and intermediate Chinese grammar, have learned 3500-4000 words, can understand general language materials related to life and society, and be able to make general narrative explanations and argument expressions | 4 months | Advanced Chinese 1 Advanced Speaking 1 Advanced Reading 1 Advanced Idioms and Advanced Writing 1 | |
| Advanced Class 2 | Have advanced Chinese proficiency, can use Chinese to communicate with people on general Chinese topics and general topics in professional fields, can accurately understand various opinions and express their opinions completely and accurately | 4 months | Advanced Chinese 2 Advanced Speaking 2 Advanced Reading 2 Advanced Idioms and Advanced Writing 2 | |
Intensive Chinese Language Course (Preparatory Basic Chinese Course)
| Class type | Student Chinese proficiency | study-time | Curriculum | |
| Compulsory course | Featured elective courses | |||
| HSK Level 4 Intensive Course | No knowledge of Chinese, reach HSK Level 4 through four months of intensive training | 4 months | Strengthen Chinese Reading, Strengthen Chinese Listening, Strengthen Chinese Writing, Strengthen | Calligraphy, Taijiquan, Chinese painting, Chinese paper-cutting, Overview of China, Reading Mandarin Chinese, Appreciating Chinese movies, Chinese folk musical instruments, Chinese traditional handicrafts, HSK level five comprehensive practice |
| HSK Level 5 Intensive Course | HSK Level 4, after four months of intensive training, reach HSK Level 5 with a score of 240 or more | 4 months | Strengthen Chinese Reading, Strengthen Chinese Listening, Strengthen Chinese Writing, Strengthen | |
| HSK Level 6 Intensive Course | Achieve a score of 210 or more in HSK Level 4, and reach HSK Level 6 through four months of intensive training | 4 months | Strengthen Chinese Reading, Strengthen Chinese Listening, Strengthen Chinese Writing, Strengthen | |
Basic Courses for Preparatory Education Courses in China
The Preparatory Department for Foreign Students of Northeast Normal University mainly trains foreign students who are interested in studying for an undergraduate degree in China. The mode of intensive teaching allows students to understand Chinese culture in the shortest time; master Chinese, realize daily communication with Chinese people in Chinese, be able to use Chinese to survive in China, use Chinese to learn professional courses, and have basic Chinese listening, Ability to speak, read, and write; and master effective strategies for continuing to learn Chinese; learn Chinese vocabulary and sentence patterns related to majors; supplement related majors such as mathematics, physics and chemistry; finally enable students to be well connected with future undergraduate professional knowledge learning ; Lay a good foundation for future majors and gain comprehensive ability to learn future majors.
| Course type | learning result | study-time | Course content | Featured Programs | |
| Professional Basic Class | Science and Technology | Zero starting point of Chinese, reaching the standard of undergraduate study in science and engineering of Chinese universities | 8 months | Basic Chinese Professional Chinese (Technical Chinese, Business Chinese, Medical Chinese, etc.) Professional Courses (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) | Calligraphy, Taijiquan, Chinese painting, Chinese paper-cutting, Overview of China, Reading Mandarin Chinese, Appreciating Chinese movies, Chinese folk musical instruments, Chinese traditional handicrafts, HSK level five comprehensive practice |
| Liberal arts direction | The Chinese language has a zero starting point and meets the learning standards for undergraduate majors in liberal arts of Chinese universities | ||||
| Economic and Trade Direction | A zero starting point for Chinese, which meets the learning standards for undergraduate majors in economics and trade of Chinese universities | ||||
| Medical direction | The Chinese language has a zero starting point, and it meets the learning standards for undergraduate medical majors in Chinese universities | ||||
Training Courses for Teachers in China
Focusing on the training of Chinese pedagogical grammar knowledge and Chinese teaching skills, the introduction of Chinese culture and the display of Chinese talents are integrated, which not only highlights the focus of research and training, but also adds fun to the training. The settings are as follows:
| Course category | Course Title |
| Foundation Course | Pedagogy/group preparation |
| Chinese character teaching/collective lesson preparation | |
| Grammar teaching/group lesson preparation | |
| Vocabulary teaching/group lesson preparation | |
| Voice teaching/group lesson preparation | |
| Introduction of Chinese teaching materials and utilization of teaching resources | |
| Elective Courses | Error Analysis and Teaching of Chinese |
| Chinese culture | |
| Classroom activity design | |
| Classroom teaching methods and skills in elementary and middle schools | |
| Language Testing and Assessment (Introduction to HSK Test) | |
| Speaking class/topic class | |
| "International Chinese Teacher Certificate" exam training | |
| Practical courses | Video observation and comment |
| Micro-teaching (simulation lecture) | |
| Talent Course | Paper-cutting; tai chi boxing; painting facial makeup; painting a fan; origami |
| Cultural experience and cultural activities | Chinese Tea Ceremony; Northeast Folk Museum; Talent Course Show |
| Cultural inspection (choose one from three) | Changbai Mountain/Harbin/Jian |
