Study Chinese in Shanghai at Tongji University 2008 Chinese Language Programs

University Profile			Program Information
	About Tongji University			Language Program Introduction
	Campus Scenery			Program Features
				Program Schedule & Fees

About Tongji University

Tongji University in Shanghai is one of the leading universities under the State Ministry of Education in the People's Republic of China. As a state key university, it has also been included in the State Project 211 and the 21st Century Education Plan of China.

The history of the university dates back to 1907 when Erich Paulun, a German doctor founded it as the Tongji German Medical School. It was officially accepted as a university in 1923 and became a national university in 1927. It had since grown to be recognized, both at home and abroad, as a comprehensive university having five schools, including: Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Liberal Arts and Law.

The university has four existing campuses covering a total area of 141.8 hectares. The Siping campus is situated on Siping Road of Shanghai, the west campus on Zhennan Road of Shanghai, the east campus on Wudong Road whereas the north campus is on Gonghe Xin Road of Shanghai. The Jiading campus, a new campus under construction has an area of 100 hectares and is located inside Shanghai International Automotive City in Jiading, a suburban district of Shanghai.

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Language Program Introduction

Semester Chinese Language Programs (18 weeks) are available at Tongji University starting every February and September. All classes are taught in Chinese, allowing students full immersion into the Chinese environment. Classes begin at 8 a.m. and end at 12 noon, Monday through Friday. Students are required to take both mid-term and final-term examinations. There are two 7-day holidays respectively in May for International Labor Day and in October for Chinese National Day. Upon completion of the program, students will be granted an academic certificate from the university.

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Program Features

• All new students will sit a placement test on the first day of the program to evaluate their written and spoken Chinese skills. Students will be placed in one of nine different class levels according to their test results: Intro1/2/3, Intermediate 1/2/3 or Advanced 1/2/3.
  
  
• The first week of class is a trial period, during which students can try classes in different levels and/or taught by different teachers. At the end of the trial week, the student list of every class will be finalized and there will be no further class transfers within the semester.
  
  
• The curriculum covers listening, speaking, written Chinese, grammar and comprehensive reading in a balanced manner. Homework is assigned under varied methods with specific purposes by teachers teaching different subjects.
  
  
• In addition to the regular classes in the morning, elective classes are offered in subjects such as correcting pronunciation of spoken Chinese, Chinese character writing, newspaper reading, Chinese calligraphy and painting, learning a traditional Chinese musical instrument, etc. Semester students can sign up for one elective class for free. Additional elective classes will require payment to the university.
  
  
• During the semester, students are required to take part in a language application project organized by the university, which is aimed at enhancing students' abilities in Chinese communication and deepening their understanding of Chinese culture. The project will involve students in interviewing local Chinese families and visiting emerging Chinese businesses in renowned tourist cities around Shanghai, including Suzhou and Yangzhou. All associated expenses are paid by the university.
  

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Program Schedule & Fees

Schedules and tuition fees for semester programs at Tongji University are outlined in the tables below.

Important points to note:

Tongji University Chinese Language Programs

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Tongji Uni Campus Scenery

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Teaching building	Library

Outdoor cafe	Soccer field

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