Introduction to Chinese as a Foreign Language Specialty

Introduction to TCFL

TCFL is the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language for people from countries or ethnic groups whose mother tongue is other languages, also known as Chinese. The corresponding majors train teachers of Chinese and China who can use foreign languages as a working language for colleges and universities, train tour guides and Chinese talents for tourism and various foreign-related departments, and teach Chinese as a second language. The following is my carefully organized introduction to Chinese as a foreign language. Welcome to share. Introduction to the major of Chinese as a foreign language 1

1. Introduction to the major of Chinese as a foreign language:

The major of Chinese as a foreign language pays attention to bilingual teaching (or another foreign language or minority language, and the following terms are adjusted accordingly), so as to cultivate high-level professionals who have a solid foundation in Chinese and English, have a comprehensive understanding of China literature, China culture and cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, and have the potential to further cultivate them, and can be published in relevant departments, schools and news at home and abroad.

2. Training objectives

This major pays attention to bilingual teaching (or another foreign language or minority language, the following terms are adjusted accordingly), and trains high-level professionals who have a solid foundation in Chinese and English, have a comprehensive understanding of China literature, China culture and cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, and have further training potential; As well as practical linguistics senior talents who can engage in teaching Chinese as a foreign language and cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries in relevant departments, various schools, press and publication, cultural management and enterprises and institutions at home and abroad.

3. Training requirements

Students in this major mainly study the basic theories of linguistics and second language education, master the basic theories and knowledge of Chinese language and literature, receive basic training in China literature, comparative literature, English language and literature, and comparative culture between China and the West, master English skillfully, and have the basic ability to engage in language or cultural research.

Graduates should acquire the following knowledge and abilities:

1. Master the basic theory and knowledge of Chinese language and literature, and have a certain understanding of related social sciences, humanities and natural sciences;

2. Master the basic theories and methods of teaching Chinese as a foreign language, and be able to conduct classroom and teaching;

3. Have the corresponding social investigation and research ability, certain creative thinking ability and the ability to engage in scientific research initially;

4. Have comprehensive English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating skills;

5. Understand the principles, policies and regulations related to foreign exchanges, and have a certain ability in foreign affairs activities;

6. Understand the theoretical frontier, application prospect and development trends of this discipline.

4. Main courses

Main subjects: China language and literature, foreign languages and literature

Main courses: Basic English, English writing, English-Chinese translation, modern, ancient Chinese, China literature, foreign literature, general theory of China culture, western culture and etiquette, and sinology research abroad; Introduction to linguistics, introduction to teaching Chinese as a foreign language, etc.

main practical teaching links: including visits, social surveys and teaching practice, which are usually arranged for about 8 weeks.

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts.

similar majors: Chinese language and literature, foreign language and literature, and Chinese as a foreign language.

5. Professional advantages

The major of Chinese as a foreign language is a major controlled by the state. At present, universities offering this major include Beijing Foreign Studies University, beijing language and culture university, beijing international studies university, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai International Studies University, Sichuan International Studies University, Tianjin Foreign Studies University, Zhejiang University, East China Normal University, Sichuan University, Sun Yat-sen University, Jinan University, Shandong University, Nanjing Xiaozhuang College, Henan Normal University, Zhongyuan Institute of Technology, Northwest University, Heilongjiang University, Shaanxi Normal University, Yunnan Normal University, Guizhou Normal University and Guangxi University for Nationalities. Beijing language and culture university is the most famous university for teaching Chinese as a foreign language in China. It is a university that specializes in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. In China, the first undergraduate program of teaching Chinese as a foreign language was established, and most of the teachers in the school have been engaged in teaching Chinese abroad.

6. Employment prospect of teaching Chinese as a foreign language:

According to the latest statistics of the Ministry of Education, Chinese teaching is developing vigorously all over the world, and the total number of people learning Chinese in all countries in the world has exceeded 2 million. Chinese teaching is increasingly entering the classrooms of universities, middle schools and primary schools abroad. At present, the United States, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Canada, Australia and other countries have included Chinese scores in university courses.

With the increasing number of Chinese learners, many countries are facing a serious shortage of Chinese teachers. Therefore, learning Chinese as a foreign language has a good employment prospect in university majors. In many countries, Chinese teachers have become one of the well-paid and enviable occupations.

undergraduate graduation: after graduation, you cannot enter a university to engage in the education of foreign students. However, you can call Chinese as a foreign language education institutions, which will arrange work for you from time to time; Or you can check the recruitment information online and find the company or individual who needs Chinese teachers to apply; Or enter a bilingual school for Chinese education; Or go abroad to find employment opportunities.

master's degree: engaged in the work that can be engaged in the above undergraduate degree; Universities that don't want it can be allowed to enter the Institute of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language as a teacher (the graduate school is excellent) to educate international students; Or those who are experienced and have many scientific research achievements and teaching experience can apply for national public schools to teach abroad (the conditions are very good).

Ph.D. graduation: engaged in the work that can be engaged in the above undergraduate graduation; Teachers who are engaged in the Institute of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (those who graduate from excellent schools have abundant opportunities) can be admitted to carry out the education of international students; Or those who are experienced and have many scientific research achievements and teaching experience can apply for national public schools to teach abroad (the conditions are very good). Introduction to Chinese as a Foreign Language 2

Training objectives: to cultivate talents who have a solid foundation in Chinese and English, have a comprehensive understanding of Chinese and foreign literature, culture and their exchanges, and can meet the needs of modernization and economic globalization; Cultivate innovative teachers and reserve backbone teachers, academic leaders and outstanding educational management talents who can teach Chinese as a foreign language and bilingual teaching and research in relevant schools at home and abroad; Cultivate applied talents with good comprehensive quality who can meet the needs of modern international society in cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.

Training requirements: To train students to master the basic theory and knowledge of Chinese language and literature, receive basic training in China literature, comparative literature, English language and literature, and comparative culture between China and the West, master English skillfully, receive basic training in education and teaching research, have good humanistic quality and teachers' professional quality, and have the teaching ability and preliminary scientific research ability in this major.

main courses: introduction to teaching Chinese as a foreign language, teaching Chinese as a foreign language, modern Chinese, ancient Chinese, introduction to linguistics, ancient literature in China, modern literature in China, contemporary literature in China, introduction to China culture, western culture and etiquette, basic English, Chinese writing, English-Chinese translation, foreign literature, etc.

Employment orientation: teaching Chinese as a foreign language, Chinese-foreign cultural exchange departments, various colleges and universities, key high schools, mass media, foreign-funded enterprises, etc.

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts. Introduction to Chinese as a Foreign Language Major 3

Training Objectives

This major cultivates high-quality compound internationalized Chinese as a foreign language talents with excellent ideological and moral character, solid Chinese foundation, high foreign language level, comprehensive understanding of linguistic theory, Chinese and foreign literature, Chinese and foreign culture, and knowledge of education and teaching theory, and strong ability of teaching Chinese as a foreign language and cross-cultural communication.

professional characteristics

this major requires students to systematically study Chinese language and literature courses, pedagogy and psychology courses and English major courses, so as to cultivate students' cross-cultural communication and internationalization quality. The major of teaching Chinese as a foreign language is characterized by wide professional caliber, strong application, wide adaptability, distinctive international characteristics, and the characteristics of both basic and applied disciplines.

main courses

introduction to linguistics, ancient Chinese, modern Chinese, literature, China ancient literature, China modern literature, foreign literature, comparative literature, introduction to teaching Chinese as a foreign language, China culture, educational teaching theory, educational psychology, intercultural communication, Chinese lexicology, pragmatics, comprehensive English, English listening, oral English, etc.

graduation destination

graduates can engage in literary criticism, Chinese language teaching and research in universities at home and abroad, Confucius Institutes around the world, scientific research institutions, government agencies, enterprises and institutions, as well as translation, secretarial work, public relations and management in news, literature, publishing, culture and publicity departments and Chinese and foreign enterprises, or cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, and they can also successfully enter the postgraduate stage. Introduction to the major of teaching Chinese as a foreign language 4

Training scheme for postgraduate students majoring in teaching Chinese as a foreign language

I. Training objectives

This major trains high-quality talents with all-round development in morality, intelligence and physique, with a solid theoretical foundation, systematic professional knowledge and strong teaching ability as a foreign language. The specific requirements are as follows:

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2. I have a solid theoretical foundation in linguistics, systematic Chinese professional knowledge, rich knowledge of Chinese and foreign cultures, and proficient skills in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. After graduation, I can independently engage in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, theoretical research on teaching Chinese as a foreign language, and management of teaching Chinese as a foreign language at home and abroad.

3. Master at least one foreign language, and reach a higher level in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

4. Physical and mental health.

Second, research direction

1. Research on the theory and method of teaching Chinese as a foreign language

Mainly study the basic theory of teaching Chinese as a foreign language and explore teaching methods.

2. Research on Chinese ontology for teaching Chinese as a foreign language

From the perspective of meeting the needs of teaching Chinese as a foreign language, this paper studies the pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and characters of Chinese.

3. Research on the acquisition of Chinese as a second language

This paper mainly studies the acquisition law of Chinese as a second language.

4. Cultural research for teaching Chinese as a foreign language

Based on teaching Chinese as a foreign language, we study Chinese and foreign cultures and cross-cultural communication.

Third, the length of study

The academic system is three years, and the longest study period is no more than four years.

iv. Curriculum and credit requirements

The total credits that the graduate students of this major should complete should be no less than 42 credits. The total credits of the course shall be no less than 3 credits (5 credits for public compulsory courses, 6 credits for general courses, 6 credits for compulsory courses in research direction, and the rest for elective courses); Practice link 2 credits; 1 credits for dissertations.

Postgraduates who enroll in different majors or with the same academic qualifications must make up at least two required courses for undergraduates specified in this scheme and get a grade of B or above, which will not be counted as credits.

V. Dissertation

1. Thesis topic: Determine the thesis topic under the guidance of the tutor. The topic selection of this paper should be a problem worthy of study and academic value in this subject field, which has some new ideas.

2. opening report: make a opening report to the teaching and research section in the fourth semester. The main contents of the opening report include: the reason for choosing the topic, the significance of the topic, the research status at home and abroad, the research methods of this paper, the basic framework of the paper and the main references. There should be no less than 3 teachers (including tutors) attending the opening report of the thesis. After discussion and approval by the steering group, data collection, special research and paper writing can be formally carried out.

3. thesis writing: once the opening report is passed, the topic is finally determined, and in the following year, concentrate on the thesis writing. Tutors should always supervise and inspect, grasp the progress and guide the revision. The paper should be clear-cut, informative, well-demonstrated, and have certain new insights or new contents. After the dissertation is completed and approved by the steering group, it will be submitted to two reviewers one month before the thesis defense. The reviewer must be a professor, associate professor or peer expert with equivalent title. Those who pass the review comments can enter the thesis defense link.

4. defense qualification: the graduate students of this major should complete the course and complete the credits during their studies; Complete the internship practice and participate in at least one research project; Participate in more than 8 academic exchange activities (including attending academic conferences at home and abroad, listening to academic reports, etc.) and fill out the "Wuhan University Postgraduate Academic Activity Assessment Form"; As the first author and the signing unit, Wuhan University is the first completion unit, and at least one academic paper is published publicly.

5. thesis defense: completed by the end of May or before the end of ll every year. The thesis defense committee consists of five people. With the consent of more than two-thirds (including two-thirds) of all members, the paper can be adopted.

VI. Other compulsory links

1. Practice link: During the school period, the master students of this major should go deep into enterprises and institutions to carry out social practice, attachment exercise, teaching practice, social investigation, professional practice and other practical activities under the guidance of their tutors, and the total time should not be less than three months. The situation of participating in internship practice needs to be filled in the "Internship Practice Assessment Form for Academic Postgraduates of Wuhan University" in detail, and the internship practice summary report should be submitted. Only after passing the examination by the college and reporting to the training office of the graduate school for approval and filing can you enter the defense link and count 2 credits.

2. Mid-term assessment: it will be conducted in the third semester, and the elimination system will be implemented. According to the graduate students' study and scientific research, combined with their professional achievements, the specific direction will be confirmed, including continuing to study for a master's degree, continuing to study for a master's degree and dropping out of school.

VII. Training methods

Tutors are specifically responsible and disciplines are collectively trained. Give full play to the initiative and consciousness of graduate students in the process of training, adopt heuristic and seminar teaching methods, and attach importance to cultivating graduate students' scientific research ability. ;