Practical Chinese Program
Part-time program / Spring & fall intake / Online learning
Program Features
Study Anywhere Around the World
Online courses give students the chance to learn authentic Chinese without leaving their homes. Students can interact with teachers live, and review the course independently based on personal arrangements after class. Students will also be able to contact others from all over the world in online cooperation and Chinese language practice.
Cultural Immersion Learning Experience
Studied have proved that culture learning is an indispensable part of language learning. The process of language learning is a cultural encoding. A variety of colorful Chinese cultural lectures and cultural activities will be held both online and offline Regardless of the social distance, the cultural experience is still within reach.
Original Learning Resources
Variety of online applications have been utilzed to give students a better learning experience. Original course materials are available for download anywhere and anytime. Practical and interesting course contents bring more social opportunities and meanwhile emphasize students’ learning experience and a sense of achievement.
Program Features
Free opportunities to learn Chinese online
Break the geographical restrictions and provide you with free opportunities to learn Chinese online if you are not in China.
Scholarships will be given priority to applicants with HSK level 2 or above qualification .
Cultural Immersion Learning Experience
Studies have proved that culture learning is an indispensable part of language learning. The process of language learning is a cultural encoding. A variety of colorful Chinese cultural lectures and cultural activities will be held both online and offline Regardless of the social distance, the cultural experience is still within reach.
Accredited Teaching Quality
We assure the high teaching quality by strictly following the EAQUALS Accreditation standards, adapting self-compiled textbooks with focus practical application, providing sufficient online teaching resources and supports from teaching assistants.
Weekly Program Schedule (15 weeks)
6 class hours of live teaching: twice a week, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (GMT+8);
2~4 class hours of self-study with tailored learning materials or language activities.
Application Deadline
Program Features
✔ Flexible course management and diverse teaching methods such as live streaming, recordings, Q&As and online activities provide you with a better online learning experience;
✔ Integrate language learning with cultural experience in the course design. Develop your professional Chinese and Chinese cultural knowledge to enrich your Chinese study experience;
✔ Featured recorded resources: The thematic recorded course units allow you to better understand the teaching and retain the learning concept in a cooperative way. They turn classes into exciting adventures, and you may become more invested in learning with achievements.
✔ We assure high teaching quality by strictly following the EAQUALS Accreditation standards, adapting self-compiled textbooks with a focus on practical application, and providing sufficient online teaching resources and supports from teaching assistants.
* If you are currently enrolled or a past student at DHU, the application fee will be waived and you can enjoy a discount on the tuition fee, which is CNY 4,800.
Scholarships
Language students with excellent academic performance will be awarded the Outstanding International Students Scholarship of DHU.
For more details: https://english.dhu.edu.cn/language/practicalchinese/list.htm
Other Things You Need to Know
Visa & Dormitory
Documents for student visa and Residence Permit (Study) application will NOT be provided.
The university will NOT offer accommodation services or documents.
Reasonable Class Level
Students have to take a placement test to evaluate their Chinese proficiency, and they will be divided into different levels based on the test result.
Completion
After completing the courses and pass the evaluation, students will get a completion certificate (delivered in the electronic version).
Software & Hardware Requirements
for Online Courses
Computers, headsets, and microphones, can turn on the camera and is able to show up to communicate with the classmates and the teacher;
Smooth Internet connection, can participate in the real-time interaction, is able to install WeChat App and use the relevant online teaching and interaction platforms;
A suitable environment for learning, which should be quiet and without disruption.
Class Levels
Program A
Program E
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