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Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) is the only one of its kind in China with the primary task of teaching Chinese language and culture to foreign students, which educates Chinese students in foreign languages and other relevant subjects of humanities and social sciences, training teachers teaching Chinese as a foreign language, and providing intensive trainings in foreign languages. During the 50 years since its founding, BLCU has taught Chinese language and culture to over 100,000 international students from 160 countries and regions. More than 10,000 international students and over 5,000 Chinese students come here to study each year.
Originally named, "Higher Preparatory School for Foreign Students", BLCU was established in June 1962. In 1964, the school's name was changed to Beijing Language Institute and later renamed Beijing Language and Culture University in June 1996. Then with approval of the Ministry of Education, the name was shortened to Beijing Language University (in Chinese) in July 2002.
BLCU enjoys academic advantages in the fields of teaching Chinese as a foreign language and teaching Chinese culture. Its programs cover both short-term and long-term language certificate courses and degree courses (B.A., M.A. and Ph.D), each with distinctive characteristics. To meet diversified needs of students, BLCU has optimized its disciplines to update its specialties, create new fields of study and develop a rational curriculum. To implement programs, a new discipline system has been set up, covering many subjects such as Literature, Economics, Law, Engineering, History, Education, etc. BLCU is entitled to grant bachelor, master and doctor degrees.
BLCU publishes three core journals: YUYAN JIAOXUE YUE YANJIU, SHIJIE HANYU JIAOXUE, and ZHONGGUO WENHUA YANJIU. The university press has produced more than 2,000 different textbooks, which are highly influential in China and abroad, which have been adopted as Chinese-teaching curricula by more than one hundred colleges and language training organizations all over the world.
Programs
Chinese Language Programs 2012 for International Applicants
1. Non-Degree Programs
I. Short-term Programs (not over 1 semester)
A. Regular course (20 hours per week)
Chinese Language Programs 2013 for International Applicant
Non-Degree Programs
I. Short-term Programs (not over 1 semester)
II. Long-term Programs (one year)
A. Chinese Language Programs
B. Advanced Visiting Scholar Program
Teachers’ Training Programs
2. Degree Programs
I. College Certificate programs (two years)
II. B. A. Programs (four years)
| Duration | Deadline of Application |
| Mar 04, 2013— mid of Jan 2017 | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Mar 4, 2013—(Chinese/English Bilingual Studies) (Chinese/ Japanese Bilingual Studies) | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Mar 4, 2013—(Chinese Painting & Calligraphy) | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Sept 9, 2013— mid Jul. 2017 | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Sept 9, 2013—(Chinese/English Bilingual Studies) (Chinese/Japanese Bilingual Studies) | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Sept 9, 2013—(Chinese Painting & Calligraphy) | Jul 16, 2013 |
III. M. A. Programs (three years)
| Duration | Deadline of Application |
| Sept 9, 2013— mid Jul 2016 | (1) Dec 14, 2012 |
| Sept 9, 2013—Literature and Art Studies (Chinese Calligraphy and Aesthetics) | (2) May 17, 2013 |
IV. Ph. D. Programs (three years)
| Duration | Deadline of Application |
| Sept 9, 2013-— mid Jul 2016 |
(1) Dec 14, 2012 (2) May 17, 2013 |
SUBJECTS OF STUDY
College Certificate Program (2-year program)
For more: http://www.blcu.edu.cn/jxxy/english/jx_e.html
Chinese Language (Business, Sociology, Tourism, Secretary)
2. B.A. (4-year program)
For more: http://www.blcu.edu.cn/hyxy/web/index.asp
1). College of Chinese Language Studies
(1) Chinese Language (Chinese Language, Business Chinese, Chinese/English Bilingual Studies, Chinese/Japanese Bilingual Studies, Japanese-Chinese Translation, Korean-Chinese Translation, Chinese Teaching Methodology)
(2) Chinese Language and Culture
2). College of Foreign Languages
(1) English (2) French (3) Japanese (4) Spanish (5) Arabic (6) Korean (7) German (8) Translation Studies (9) Italian
3). International Business School
(1) Finance
(2) Accounting
(3) International Economics & Trade
4). College of Information Science
(1) Computer Science and Technology
(2) Information Management and Information Systems
5). College of Humanities and Social Sciences
(1) Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
(2) Chinese Language and Literature
(3) Chinese Painting
(4) International Politics
(5) Journalism
6). College of Online Education (http://www.eblcu.com)
(1) Chinese Language: Chinese Language, Business Language
(2) Chinese Language and Culture
3. M.A. (3-year program)
School of Graduate Students
For more: http://www.blcu.edu.cn/yjs_edu/index.htm
(1) International Politics
(2) Curriculum Design and Language Teaching Theories
(3) Study of Literature and Art
(4) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
(5) Chinese Philology
(6) Chinese Classic Documentation Studies
(7) Chinese Classic Literature
(8) Chinese Modern and Contemporary Literature
(9) Comparative Literature and World Literature
(10) English Language and Literature
(11) French Language and Literature
(12) Japanese Language and Culture
(13) Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
(14) Particular History Study
(15) Languages and Literatures of Chinese Minority Nationalities
(16) Spanish Language and Literature
(17) Arabic Language and Literature
(18) Asian Languages and Literatures
(19) Basic Psychology
(20) Computer Application and Technology
(21) European Language and Literature
(22) International Education of Mandarin
(23) Education of Politics
4. Ph.D. (3-year program)
School of Graduate Students
For more: http://www.blcu.edu.cn/yjs_edu/index.htm
(1) Literature and Art Studies
(2) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
(3) Chinese Language and Philology
(4) Classic Chinese documentation studies
(5) Classic Chinese Literature
(6) Modern Chinese Literature
(7) Languages and Literatures of Chinese Minority Nationalities
(8) Comparative Literature and World Literature
(9) English Language and Literature
Advanced Visiting Scholar Program (1 or 2-year program)
For more: http://www.blcu.edu.cn/yjs_edu/index.htm
Candidates can choose subjects offered in M.A. and Ph. D. Programs.
6. Refresher Program and Language Learners Program (1 or 2-year program)
The College of Advanced Chinese Training
For more: http://www.blcu.edu.cn/jxxy/englinsh/jx_e.html
According to candidates' requirements, the university provides a wide range of courses on language and culture.
7. Short-term Program for Language Studies (one semester or less)
The College of Intensive Chinese Training For more: http://www.blcu.edu.cn/HYSC2/pro.asp
Short-term intensive Chinese training programs are effective to enhance students' Chinese communicative competence by offering a variety of language and culture courses.
8. Short-term Program for Language and Cultural Studies (group application only)
Based on the needs of learners and duration of studies, the following courses can be arranged: Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, History of Chinese Literature, Chinese Drama, Chinese Customs and Folklore, Chinese Contemporary Economy, Chinese National Conditions, Survey of Chinese Society, Chinese Tourist Geography, Chinese Garden Architecture, Cultural Exchanges between China and Other Countries, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, and Chinese Martial Arts.
9.In-service Training Program for Teachers of Chinese Language
The College for Chinese Language Teacher
For more: http://www.blcu.edu.cn/jxxy/english/jx_e.html
The program provides courses on Chinese language, culture and national conditions, and gives training on pedagogical principles, methodology and skills relating to instruction of Chinese phonetics, vocabulary and comprehensive usage.
Contact
Address: The Admissions Office for Foreign Students, Beijing Language and Culture University, 15 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, P R China, 100083
Tel: +86 10 8230 3951, +86 10 8230 3086, +86 10 8230 3088
Fax: +86 10 8230 3087
Emails: zhaosh1@blcu.edu.cn (one-year, B.A.), zhaosh5@blcu.edu.cn(short-term and graduate), zhaosh2@blcu.edu.cn(short-term), zhaosh4@blcu.edu.cn(short-term), zhaosh3@blcu.edu.cn(group study)
Websites: http://www.studyinblcu.cn http://www.blcu.edu.cn
