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M.A. Programs of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language

Teaching Medium:	Chinese
Degree Awarded:	Master's Degree
Entry Requirements:	Bachelor's Degree
Duration:	2 Years
Starting Date:	Sep.2025
Application Deadline:	May 05, 2025
Tuition Fee:	CNY 21,600 per year
Application Fee:	150 USD (Non-Refundable)
HSK:	Level 6
Schools:	Other

Program Description

The Programs are oriented towards the research on CFL teaching and learning and second language acquisition. Students enrolled in these Programs are required to take courses not only on linguistic theories and Chinese language studies, but also on CFL methodologies, particularly the up- to- date second language acquisition theories and research methods which are closely related with psychology and education. The students are also required to take course on computer science. All international students who are interested in Chinese language studies and CFL teaching are welcome to apply for the Programs.

Length
The length of study for M.A. Program is generally 2 years.

Course
Courses for TCFL (Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language) M.A students include Second Language Acquisition, Studies on Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Applied Chinese Grammar, Inter-language Error Analysis, Social Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Applied Phonetics and Research Methods on Second Language. M.A students could also take courses, such as Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Functional Linguistics, etc. offered by the other departments or schools.

Fees
Tuition: RMB 21,600/ year
Examination Fee: RMB 540
Teaching Materials: according to book price

Entry Requirements

1.Have finished their MA or MS courses and with two references from two associate professors or professors and should be generally under the age of 35 and healthy.

2.The score for the HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) should be grade 6 or above.

Application Materials

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. HSK Certificate (No need for English-taught program)

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

7.Resume
Written in Chinese or in English

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