English

Every foreigner that has studied Chinese has heard the name “Beijing Language and Culture University.” This school’s fame comes from the fact that it is China’s only university specifically designed to teach foreigners Chinese language and culture. This school has more international students than any other institution in China.

English department is founded in 1964, aiming to cultivate students with solid English language foundation and extensive scientific culture knowledge. The main focus of the English department is to develop translating, researching, teaching and management skills, which enable the graduates work in departments like foreign affairs, culture, publishing, education, scientific research and tourism as English professionals. Knowledge and abilities that graduates should acquire:

1. Familiarity with the relevant guideline, policy, laws, current situation of China
2. Basic knowledge of linguistics, literature and related humanities science and technology
3. Solid basic knowledge of linguistics and good listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating abilities
4. Know our own national conditions and social science and culture in English speaking countries
5. Good Chinese expression ability and basic research skills
6. Practical use of the second foreign languages
7. Mastering the basic methods and means to search and collect documents, materials and information; having certain scientific research ability

The main focus of English department is to develop undergraduate education. Also admit the postgraduates major in foreign linguistics and applied linguistics, English language and literature.

Currently there are 36 in-service teachers, including 10 professors (2 doctoral supervisors), retain 6-8 foreign teachers, also there are 17 teachers hold the doctorate diploma. About 90% teachers with master’s degree diploma have the study abroad experiences.

Courses

Compulsory Courses Basic English, Senior English, Selected Readings of Newspaper & Magazine, English Listening, Speaking and Video, Oral English, English Writing, Translation Theory and Practice, Introduction of Linguistics, History of Literature and Literature Readings Selection of Main English Speaking Countries, National Countries Condition of Main English Speaking Countries.

Optional Courses

Western Culture, History of Western Civilization, Language and Culture, Stylistics, English History, Scientific English, English Film Appreciation, Business English, Financial English, Tourism English, The Second Foreign Language, Brief Western Economy, International Economy, Introduction of Finance, Laws of Foreign Banks.

Main Practical Teaching Concepts

Social Survey, Language Practice, Various Foreign Language Contests, Military Training, Graduate thesis.

Main Professional Practice

Study practices (including exhibitions, oral interpretation and written translation), Work practices (intern in the Ministries of the State Council, news organization, company, etc.)

For Further Study

Master in foreign language and other social science major home and abroad

Students Employment

The Ministries of the State Council, News Organization, University, Companies, and etc.

"Join BLCU to create and share the multi-cultures." Beijing Language and Culture University is an international university where students from all over the world study together, and diversified cultures exchange with one another. For more than 40 years since its establishment, the university has carried on the consistent aim of “popularizing Chinese language and promoting Chinese culture”, constantly expanded the cause of teaching Chinese as a foreign language and the international popularization of Chinese language. Through all these efforts, we have developed distinctive disciplinary and educational features, with priorities on the subjects of Chinese Language and Culture as well as Foreign Languages and Cultures. Faculties in BLCU, intelligent and enlightening, have always strived to promote friendly relations among peoples. Under such guidance, we have cultivated thousands of talents for both China and other countries, who have been making great contribution to further mutual understanding and friendship among all nations.

Based on systematic management principles, the university focuses on innovation, discipline construction, and teacher-training in its development. Through the joint efforts of the BLCU staff and students, great progress has been made in the above-mentioned aspects.

Thanks to the continuous growth of China's economy, its comprehensive strength, and cooperation and exchange with the outside world, Chinese language has been put to wider use, thus creating an ever-increasing number of learners of both the Chinese language and Chinese culture. Therefore, as an established institution of teaching and researching Chinese language as a second/foreign language, we are faced with unprecedented opportunities. What we shall do is to fully display the superiority of the studies of Chinese as a second/foreign language, and to further strengthen the exchanges and co-operations with other institutions of higher education both at home and abroad. We are willing to contribute to the dissemination of human civilizations, the promotion of cultural diversity, and the world peace.

To ensure an integral and sustained development for our university, we will stick to the student-oriented teaching principles and teacher-oriented academic development to pursue excellence in teaching and research. We are making unremitting efforts to build BLCU into a highly recognized international university that is home to students from all parts of the world.

Accommodation fee:

 Single room: 150RMB/day

 Double room: 80RMB/day 

 Double room:

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1.  Certificate of HSK
For applicants of Chinese Language major and Chinese Language and Culture major:Level 3 or above. For those applying to take classes with Chinese students: HSK Level 6 or above

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

3.  Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

4.  Certificate/diploma of highest education
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

5.  Academic transcript of highest education
Original transcript of academic record.

6.  Valid identity document of the applicant's emergency contact person
A photocopy of the ID of the emergency contact (can be a license, official ID of Chinese citizen or foreigner).

7.  Letter of recommendation
Reference letter from applicants' former teacher.