1、SWU English-taught Program (School of History and Culture)I. Program Objectives To provide students with the requisite knowledge and necessary training to conduct independent research on Chinese historical and cultural issues; To provide students necessary knowledge and skills on doing business and
2、conducting cultural exchanges in China. To meet the continuous education needs of secondary school teachers in Chinese history and culture.II. Course Arrangementtypes of courses course name term class hour credit assessment remarksChinese 1 54 3 Close-book ExaminationGeneral courses Chinese Culture
3、Survey 1 54 3 Open-book ExaminationSelected Works on Chinese History 2 54 3Open-book ExaminationAncient Chinese History: Advanced Studies1 54 3 Course paperModern and Contemporary Chinese History: Advanced Studies2 54 3Course paperCompulsory coursesSpecialty coursesHistory of Chinese Foreign Relatio
4、ns3 54 3Course paperHistory of Chinese Martial Arts 2 36 2 Course paperTraditional Chinese Culture 3 36 2 Course paperSpecialty optional coursesCulture of Ethnic Minorities in China1 36 2Course paperattending academic activities, such as academic reports and lectures not less than 5 times. handing i
5、n records of such reports and lectures for supervisors signature and college checkliterature review and thesis proposal 3 handing in for approval and oral defenseRequired proceduresqualification evaluation and thesis writing progress check 4 handing in with supervisors approval III. Application Requ
6、irements1. English proficiency requirements For English speakers: No requirements For Non-English speakers: IELTS not less than 6.0, or TOEFL (Internet-based) not less than 802. Requirement for degree/study background Bachelors degree holders with GPA not less than 3.03. Materials to be submittedFor
7、 English speakers: Curriculum Vitae Research proposal Two letters of recommendation Photocopies of bachelors degree certificate and bachelors degree study transcript. Such documents in languages other than English must be attached with notarized copies in Chinese or English.For non-English speakers: Curriculum Vitae Research proposal Two letters of recommendation Photocopies of bachelors degree certificate and undergraduate transcript. Such documents in languages other than English must be attached with notarized copies in Chinese or English Photocopy of IELTS or TOEFL certificate.
