Introduction
The duration of study lasts for one semester or more. Classes begin in the beginning of March and September every year. Based on students’ Chinese proficiency, classes are arranged for beginner, elementary, intermediate and advanced. Chinese Courses include comprehensive Chinese, Chinese listening, Chinese speaking, Chinese reading, Chinese writing and Great Wall Chinese. Students may also select courses such as folk dance, China’s ethnic music instrument, Chinese calligraphy, painting, paper-cut, martial art, HSK intensive training courses and etc. Generally, Chinese courses are taught in 20 hours per week, 16 weeks per semester.The students who have completed the courses requirements can obtain their transcripts and certificates of completion at the end of the semester. Chinese language program cannot provide credits certificate.
Under the influence of global COVID-19 pandemic, only online courses will be provided inspring semester 2023.We can not assist the learners overseas to apply for study visa to China during their online learning period.
For more course information on Chinese languageprogram, please refer to Annexes.
Eligibility
The applicant should be a non-Chinese citizen, above 18 years old in good health condition.
Tuition and fees
Application fee: RMB 400
Tuition: RMB 8,800/semester RMB 17,600/academic year
Teaching material: RMB 300/semester
Calendar of the spring semester of 2023(estimated)
Online Registration: February 13-15, 2023
Placement test: February 16-17, 2023
Class Duration: February 20, 2023-June 30, 2023
Online application
Online application: http://lxs.muc.edu.cn
(click here to download Application Guide) Online Application Guide for Chinese Language Program.pdf
Online application period: November 1 to December 30, 2022
Means of contact: Student Affairs Office,College of International Education, Minzu University of China
Address: 27 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, P.R.China
University Website: http://www.muc.edu.cn
College Website: http:
E-mail: chinese@muc.edu.cn
Tel: 0086-10-68933263
Fax: 0086-10-68933459
Annex 1 Course Information
The courses for Chinese learners are divided into two categories: compulsory courses and elective courses. The curriculum and class schedule are as follows:
Course categories |
Elementary (class hours perweek) |
Intermediate (class hours perweek) |
Advanced (class hours perweek) |
Compulsory courses |
Comprehensive courses |
8-10 |
8 |
8 |
Language skill courses |
Speaking class |
6-8 |
4 |
4 |
Listening class |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Reading class |
2 |
4 |
4 |
Writing class |
|
|
2 |
A Guide to Chinese Culture |
|
|
2 |
Elective courses |
HSK intensive training courses |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Chinese character courses |
2 |
|
|
Chinese cultural elective courses |
Calligraphy |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Martial arts |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Ink painting |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Folk dance |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Note: Elective courses are suspended during online Chinese language program.
Annex 2Curriculum schedule for Chinese language learners
Level |
Class |
Type of Lesson |
Class hours per week |
Total class hours |
Assessment |
Elementary |
Class 1 |
Great Wall Chinese(Main practice) |
10 lessons |
180 |
Exam |
Great Wall Chinese(Secondary practice) |
10lessons |
180 |
Exam |
Class 2 |
Comprehensive course |
10lessons |
180 |
Exam |
Speaking class |
10lessons |
180 |
Exam |
Class 3 |
Comprehensive course |
8lessons |
144 |
Exam |
Speaking class |
8lessons |
144 |
Exam |
Listening class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Class 4 |
Comprehensive course |
8lessons |
144 |
Exam |
Speaking class |
8lessons |
144 |
Exam |
Listening class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Class 5 |
Comprehensive course |
8 lessons |
144 |
Exam |
Speaking class |
6lessons |
108 |
Exam |
Listening class |
4 lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Reading class |
2lessons |
36 |
Exam |
Intermediate |
Class 6 |
Comprehensive course |
8 lessons |
144 |
Exam |
Speaking class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Listening class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Reading class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Class 7 |
Comprehensive course |
8 lessons |
144 |
Exam |
Speaking class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Listening class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Reading class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Class 8 |
Comprehensive course |
8 lessons |
144 |
Exam |
Speaking class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Listening class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Reading class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Advanced |
Class9 |
Comprehensive course |
8 lessons |
144 |
Exam |
Speaking class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Listening class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Reading class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Class10 |
Comprehensive course |
8 lessons |
144 |
Exam |
Speaking class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Reading class |
4lessons |
72 |
Exam |
Writing class |
2lessons |
36 |
Exam |
A GuidetoChinese Culture |
2lessons |
36 |
Exam |