Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

If Shanghai is like New York, then isn’t Shanghai University the New York University of China? Although not as influential as NYU, Shanghai University is still one of China’s best 100 universities. In addition to Mandarin study programs, it is one of the few schools in China that provide 100% English-language MBA programs and attracts over 2000 international students annually.

Shanghai University was founded in May 1994, by consolidating four former institutions of higher learning: Shanghai University of Technology, Shanghai University of Science & Technology, Shanghai Institute of Science & Technology and the former Shanghai University. Until now, SHU has offered English-taught MBA and MIT courses for Master’s degree for international students, which is ranked top one in China. Besides, Chinese Languge couse available there is within easy access. You can pass HSK easily if you study Chinese language in SHU.SHU attracts over 2000 international students annually.

1. Cultivation Aims This program focuses on researches on bilingual dictionary compilation, theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics and English textbook compilation & evaluation. It aims to cultivate qualified personnel who are capable of conducting studies in linguistic theories and putting these theories into practice, and who are capable of undertaking teaching and research work related to English. 2. Duration of the Program The program generally lasts three years. 3. Research Directions 3.1 Bilingual dictionary compilation and research 3.2 Theoretical linguistics 3.3 Applied linguistics 3.4 English textbook compilation & evaluation 4. Course Content Category Course Number Course Name Period Credit Term Remarks Academic Degree CoursesPolitical Theoretical Course 001000701 Theory and Practice of Scientific Socialism 30 2 1 001000703 Selected Readings of Marxist Classics 60 3 2 Second Foreign Languages 031000701 Japanese 160 6 1, 2, 3 Select one from the 4 items 031000702 French 160 6 031000703 Russian 160 6 031000704 German 160 6 Basic Course 031000705 Translation Practice 40 4 1 031202701 English Writing 60 6 1,2 Specialized Course 031202702 Theoretical Linguistics 40 4 1,2 031202703 Applied Linguistics 40 4 2 031202704 Cognitive Grammar 40 4 4 Required CoursesLiterature Reading Seminar 031202901 Cognitive Linguistics 40 4 3 031202902 Discourse Analysis 40 4 2 031202903 Sociolinguistics 40 4 5 031202904 Syntax 40 4 1 031202907 Semantics 40 4 2 031202908 Research Method of Applied Linguistics 40 4 6 Academic Seminar 2 5. Research and Dissertation 5.1 After acquiring all the credits as required, candidates are eligible for conducting research on their theses. 5.2 Candidates should present their topics of their theses, then collect both Chinese and foreign documentary resources, begin the research work under guidance of their supervisors, conduct seminars on documentary resources, thesis preliminary conference and periodical reports on their theses. After consulting the discipline panel and obtaining the approval of the panel, candidates can start their specific studies and thesis writing. 5.3 Theses must be written in accurate and smooth English as well as in good format, logic and organization, supported by full and detailed reference resources. The theses should convey the original and correct ideas of the authors, up to the requirements of being published. The 15000- to 20000-word thesis must be printed out one month prior to the defense and then submitted to the defense committee, which will make arrangement for the evaluation and defense of the theses. 5.4 The thesis writing should be conducted in accordance with "The Quantification Index on Research Achievements of Shanghai University for Master's and Doctoral Candidates." 5.5 The completed theses should be assessed and degrees conferred in accordance with "Regulations Concerning Academic Degrees in the People's Republic of China" and "Rules Concerning Academic Degrees in Shanghai University."

Shanghai University Libraries is composed of three libraries. The main library is on the new Baoshan campus, Wenhui library is located on Yanchang campus, and Lianhe library resides on Jiading campus. The University library, with a total floor space of 55,000 square meters, has 25 reading rooms and 3,000 seats. The main library occupies approximately 38,000 square meters.

The libraries contain more than 3 million volumes, more than 4,600 periodicals, and many electronic resources including Elsevier, Ebsco, Kluwer, and Academic Press. The library materials are comprehensive and cover diversified areas. In cooperation with Shanghai Writer’s Association, the main library has a collection room for Shanghai writer’s works.

The library includes the departments of acquisition, cataloging, periodicals, circulation, information reference, technical service, reading, and special collection. The administrative offices include the Director’s Office and Office of General Affairs. The director of library is Professor Yuanda Dong, a famous material scientist.



As a member of IFLA (International Federation of library Associations), Shanghai University libraries have established contacts and academic exchanges with many other universities, institutes, and libraries, both domestic and abroad.

Shanghai University Libraries have paid great attention to the development of an unique, automatic, modern, and digital library. There are more than 300 computers that provide all kinds of services. The library website provides all the electronic resources including accessing and connecting to China Academic Library & Information System, and the Shanghai Education Network Library. Through the campus network system, users can access the electronic databases of Shanghai University Libraries. The campus network of the university is built upon an infrastructure of the gigabit Ethernet and the three campuses are interconnected by the fiber optic backbone. The libraries adopt SUN Enterprise 5500 as the main server and HORIZON library automation system for library and information management.

The libraries has established an interlibrary loan and resource-sharing system with most of the universities in Shanghai.



 

Yanchang Campus

The international students' dormitory consists of four apartment buildings linked together, named Building Xinyuan, which started using in the year of 2002.With 193 rooms (only 4 double rooms)in which there are 198 beds, the building can accommodate 198 students.

Staff members are particularly assigned to take the responsibility of the security and service 24 hours a day. Boiled water is available in wash rooms of each floor. All the rooms are well furnished and equipped and look neat and beautiful.

There is a laundry room each floor with pre-paid washing machines and a mini-shop selling foods and articles for the daily life for the convenience of international students.

The types of rooms are as follows: (Price is subject to change due to the inflation each year and Y-C rooms are limited for couples only)

Type	Equipments	Charges  (RMB per person per day)
		Long-term	Short-term
Y-A	Single room with TV, air-conditioner,  telephone, shower, toilet, furniture	70	85
D-A	Double room (3 double rooms & 1 single room in a suite),  with TV, air-conditioner, telephone, furniture,  shared shower, toilet	35	45
D-B	Single room (3 double rooms & 1 single room in a suite)  with TV, air-conditioner, telephone, furniture,  shared shower, toilet	60	80

               

  

Baoshan Campus

The international students' dormitory consists of four apartment buildings linked together, named Building V and Building Z & W, which started using in the year of 2001, 2006 & 2008. With 186 rooms & 280 rooms in which there are 259 beds & 360 beds, the building can accommodate 245 & 360 students.

Staff members are particularly assigned to take the responsibility of the security and service 24 hours a day. Boiled water is available. All the rooms are well furnished and equipped and look neat and beautiful. Each building has its own elevator except Z & W building. Life turns out to be convenient.

There is a laundry room with pre-paid washing machines in each building and a mini-shop only in V building selling foods and articles for the daily life for the convenience of international students.

The types of rooms are as follows (V building): (Price is subject to change due to the inflation each year)

 

Type	Equipments	Charges (RMB per person per day)
		Long-term	Short-term
X-A	Single person in double room with TV,air-conditioner,telephone,  shower, toilet, furniture & shared refrigerator	60	75
X-B	Double room with TV, air-conditioner,telephone,shower, toilet,  furniture	35	45
X-C	3 single-room in one suite with air-conditioner and furniture;a living room with telephone, TV and shower and toilet and refrigerator  shared by three students.	45	60

The types of rooms are as follows (Z & W building): (Price is subject to change due to the inflation each year)

Type	Equipments	Charges (RMB per person per day)
		Long-term	Short-term
Z-A	Double room with TV, air-conditioner, telephone, shower, toilet, furniture & shared refrigerator	35	45
Z-B	Double room with air-conditioner, telephone, toilet, furniture  & shared refrigerator and shower	25	30
W-A	Double room with air-conditioner,telephone, shower, toilet,  furniture & shared refrigerator	35	45
W-B	Single room with air-conditioner, telephone, shower, toilet,  furniture & shared refrigerator	70	90

 

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. Undergraduate graduation, hold a Bachelor's Degree
2. HSK 6
3. Aged 18 - 40

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.

3.  Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.  Transcript of undergraduate school

5.  Two recommendation letters
From professor,associate professor or equivalents.

6.  Certificate of English proficiency test
IELTS or TOEFl will only be required if the applicant is not a native English speaker.

7.  Certificate of Chinese language education
For applying Chinese-medium programs.

8.  Study plan
Including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief. (at least 1 A4 page)