Guangxi
Normal University, Guilin China
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GUILIN, THE BEAUTIFUL
Guilin is situated in the northeastern corner of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, having a sub-tropical mild climate which is eulogized in many ancient poems for its ¡°infrequent snow in winters¡±, ¡° its blooming flowers throughout the year¡±, and ¡°its pleasantest weather in the Five-Ridge area¡±. Guilin¡¯s beautiful scenery, featuring ¡°green hills, crystal-clear waters, fantastic caves and spectacular rocks¡±, has been reputed as ¡°being matchless under the heaven¡±. Guilin, a natural wonder in the world and an ancient city with a rich culture dating back to 2,100 years ago, is one of the seven major tourist cities in China, a vacationing resort of world renown and one of the twenty-four famous historical cities in China, where are to be found over 117 places with important cultural relics. The local dialect belongs to the Northern Languages/Dialects (Bei Fang Fang Yan) which include Beijing Dialect and on which the Standard Mandarin (Pu Tong Hua) is based as the official language of China.
A Survey of
Guangxi Normal University
Located in the City of Guilin, Guangxi Normal University, with its long history of educational endeavors, is a key normal university at the provincial level, which combines basic and applied disciplines of liberal arts and natural sciences, teachers-training and non-teachers-training programs, and offers multi-education with courses in their varieties.
The University was formed on the basis of Guangxi Provincial Teachers Training School founded on October 12, 1932. It has set up 12 colleges, 24 teaching departments and 4 independent teaching units/departments which offer 46 majors of undergraduate programs and are authorized to confer Master¡¯s Degree in 21 disciplines. Besides, the University is one of the 16 institutions of higher learning in China authorized by the Chinese Ministry of Education to grant Master¡¯s Degree in Education. The discipline of the Chinese Language and Literature in the University is one of 49 in China established as the National Base for Training and Research in Humanities. The University now has over 2000 staff and faculty members, among whom are over 100 professors and nearly 300 associate professors. At present Guangxi Normal University has a total number of over 30,000 students, among whom are 15,000 full-time undergraduate students at school, more than 1,600 graduate students working on Diploma and Master¡¯s Degree in the various branches of learning, and over 14,000 students undertaking continued education in various areas. In addition, the University has also attached to it an experimental base for pre-school education, a high school and an experimental foreign language high school.
The University has also established 17 independent scientific research institutes, 7 training and research centers, 68 science laboratories and 16 language laboratories, equipped with more than 4,080 kinds of advanced facilities and instruments for teaching and research. Its library houses 1.7 million volumes of books, supplemented with more than 5,000 periodicals in Chinese and around 1,000 in foreign languages. The University Press, the University Journal Department and the University Periodicals Department enjoy good reputation both in the region and the country for their publications. The books, periodicals and academic journals such as Oriental Literary Series, Guangxi Normal University Journal, etc. are distributed domestically and internationally. Besides, it also runs 9 industrial enterprises involving in such businesses as publishing, printing, electronic products, chemicals, zoo-pharmaceuticals, bio-products, arts and crafts, decorations and tourism service.
The University is an institution which attaches importance to both teaching and research. It presently undertakes 22 categories of scientific research projects set by the State, ministries and commissions, and region. In recent years, approximately 400 books and textbooks have come off the press and around 3,000 academic papers have been published at home and abroad, 4 of which won national awards, 120 provincial and ministerial awards, and 230 other awards.
The University is granted the authority to enroll students from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and foreign countries. It has taken the initiative in promoting international academic exchanges, being one of the earliest since the implementation of the opening and reform policy in China to reenroll international students and to invite foreign experts and teachers to work in the University. Since 1980, it has established intercollegiate relations with around 40 institutions of higher learning in the United States, Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Vietnam, Thailand, New Zealand, etc. The University¡¯s Center of International Education Exchanges, Center of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language and Office of Chinese Proficiency Test are handling the teaching affairs for international students. So far, the Center of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, the Department of History and Information, the Department of Pedagogics, the Department of Economics, the Department of Physical Culture, the Department of Art and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures have received about 900 students from 20 foreign countries, and students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan for Master¡¯s Degree programs, undergraduate programs, and long & short-term training programs in Chinese language and culture.
The
University occupies an area of 72 hectares, with a floor space of 300,000 square
meters divided into 2 campuses. The downtown campus is located at the former
site of Jingjiang Princes¡¯ Mansion of the Ming Dynasty in the city center of
Guilin. It is a historic place with its authentic Ming architecture protected by
the State, where Duxiu Hill stands abruptly from the ground in the middle of the
campus. The other campus is in Sanlidian Hi-tech Development Zone. On the
campuses there are to be found gymnasiums and athletic grounds, a botanical
garden, and a museum of folk customs. In recent years, new building complexes
have sprung up to give the University a new and pleasant look.
**College of
Continued Education
**College of
Education Science
*Department
of Education
*Department
of Psychology
*Department
of Education Technology
**College of Politics and Public Administration
*Department
of Political Education
**College
of Economics and Law
*Department
of Law
*Department
of Economics
**College of
Mathematics and Computer Science
*Department
of Mathematics
*Department
of Computer Science
**College of
Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering
*Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
**College of Life Science
*Department
of Biology
*Department
of Resources and Environmental Science
**College of
Poli-Techniques
**College of
Primary Education
**College of
International Culture and Education
**College
of Physical Education
*Department of College
Physical Education
**College
of Social Culture and Tourism Industry
*Department of Tourism
*Department of Social
Service
*Department of History
**College
of Physics and Electronics
*Department of Physics
**College of Foreign Studies
*Department of English Language and Literature
*Department of Tourism English
*Department of Japanese Language and Literature
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**Department
of Chinese Language and Literature
**Department
of Fine Arts
**Department of Music
**Teaching
and Research Department of Social Sciences
**Department
of College English Education
**Department of College Computer Education and Teaching and Research
Master¡¯s Programs (3 years)
Field Major
(01) Philosophy Marxist Philosophy
(02) Economics National Economics
(03) Law Marxist Theory and Ethic Education
(04) Education Curriculum and Instruction
(05) Literature Literature and Art Theory
Chinese Philology
Ancient Chinese Literature
Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
Languages and Literature of Chinese Minority Ethnic Groups
Comparative Literature and World Literature
English Language and Literature
(06) History Modern Chinese History
(07) Science Basic Mathematics
Theoretical Physics
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Ecology
(08) Engineering Circuit and System
Computer Software and Theory
(09) Management Educational Economy and Management
Master¡¯s Degree in Education (covering the disciplines of Chinese Language and
Literature, Educational Management, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry)
Bachelor¡¯s
Degree (4 years)
3-Year Junior College Diploma
Chinese Language and Literature Chinese Language and Literature
Secretarial Education Chinese Secretary
Ethic Education Ethic Education
Law Law
Economics Business Management
History History Education
English English Education
Chemistry Chemistry Education
Biology Biology Education
Physical Education Physical Education
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Mathematics Education
Physics Physics Education
Computer Science and Technology Computer Application and Maintenance
Fine Arts Fine Arts Education
Music Music Education
Public Utility Management Trade Economy
Applied Psychology Athletic Training
Electronics and Information Industrial Analysis
Environment Science Chemical Technology
Machinery Designing, Manufacturing Wild Life Protection and Utilization
& Automation Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing
Education Science Pre-school Education
Educational Technology Information
Applied Electronic Technology
Educational Technology
Chinese
Language Series Chinese
Culture Series
Elementary Chinese Readings in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
Intermediate Chinese Readings in Classical Chinese Literature
Advanced Chinese Chinese History
Chinese Listening Introduction to Chinese Culture
Chinese Speaking Customs and Habits
Chinese Reading Women in China
Chinese Writing Ethnic Minority Groups in China
Chinese Grammar Education in China
Idiomatic and Witty Expressions Geography
Film and Video Appreciation Chinese Painting
Classical Chinese Language Chinese Calligraphy
News Listening Chinese Folk Music and Instruments
Newspaper Reading Chinese Food Culture
Chinese Martial Arts
APLLICATION AND ADMISSION
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Qualifications
for Admission
1. Undergraduate Programs: An applicant should have an academic record equivalent to Chinese high-school graduate. One majoring in Chinese Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy must be a holder of HSK Certificate Intermediate Level C (Level 6); one majoring in other disciplines, including Chinese Language, must be a holder of HSK Certificate Elementary Level C (Level 3).
2. Graduate Programs: An applicant should have qualification of a undergraduate, under 35 years old, recommended by 2 associate professors or professors, and has obtained the Certificate of HSK Intermediate Level A (Level 8).
3. Long/Short-term Chinese Language and Culture Programs: No qualification is required.
Notes: The validity of the HSK Certificate is 2 years from the date of issuance.
APPLICATION
An applicant can apply for admission directly to the Office of International Exchanges of Guangxi Normal University, and mail the following documents to the Office 1 to 4 months before starting the program.
1. The completed Application Form for International Student issued by Guangxi Normal University.
2. An eligible Medical Examination Form for Foreigners completed and signed by a medical doctor or by a licensed hospital.
3. A Xeroxed copy of his/her passport and 8 passport photos.
4. An applicant for an undergraduate program or graduate program should in addition submit the following documents:
1) The HSK Certificate as required above.
2) A xeroxed copy of his or her certification.
3) 2 letters of recommendation by associate professors or professors for an applicant to undertake a graduate program.
ENTRY VISA
An overseas student can apply for a student visa (X Visa) from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate closest to his or her locality by presenting the Admission Notice, JW202 Form (the visa application form for foreigners who wish to study in China) and the Medical Examination Form for Foreigners mailed to him or her by Guangxi Normal University. For one who wishes to study for shorter than 6 months, he or she may apply for a visitor¡¯s visa (F Visa).
COSTS FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
(I) Long-term
Programs
1. Mandarin programs and advanced studies, individual:
$1,600USD/per person an academic year
+ $30USD registration fee
$850USD/per person a semester
+ $30USD registration fee
2. Mandarin programs and advanced studies, in group of 5 or over:
$1,500USD/per person an academic year
+ $30USD registration fee
$800USD/per person a semester
+ $30USD registration fee
3. Undergraduate and junior college students, individual:
$1,800USD/per person an academic year
+ $30USD registration fee
4. Undergraduate and junior college students, in group of 5 or over:
$1,700USD/per person an academic year
+ $30USD registration fee (registration fee collected
5. Graduate students pursuing Master's Degree, individual:
$2,100USD/per person an academic year
+ $30USD registration fee
6. Graduate students pursuing Master's Degree, in group of 5 or over:
$1,900USD/per person an academic year
+ $30USD registration fee
(II) Short-term Programs (Class size: 5 to 10 students / each class;
16-18 class hours/per week)
1. 4 weeks: $200USD + $30USD registration fee/per person
2. 8 weeks: $400USD + $30USD registration fee/per person
3. 12 weeks: $600USD + $30USD registration fee/per person
4. 16 weeks: $800USD + $30USD registration fee/per person
(III) Study-tour Program (Group of over 10 people)
1. One-week: USD70 program fee + USD160 tours / per person
1. Two-week: USD130 program fee + USD220 tours / per person
2. Three-week: USD180 program fee + USD280 tours / per person
Notes:
1. For those engaged in Art, Physical Education or Sciences, tuition is 40% higher
2. For one-to-one instruction/teaching program, tuition is doubled.
II. Accommodation
(I) Lodging
1. The Designated Hotel (Double room with air-conditioner)
$12USD/per day/per room
2. The University¡¯s International Student Dormitory
1) Student Room (4 occupancy, with Chinese toilet, Chinese kitchen, without air-conditioner)
$2USD/per day/per person/per bed
2) Student Apartment (2 twin-bed rooms with a shared sitting room and TV, without air-conditioner)
$4USD/per day /per person/per room
3) Student Standard Twin-bed Room (with air-conditioner, TV and refrigerator)
$10-12USD/per day /per room
4) Student Suite (with air-conditioner, TV, refrigerator and washing-machine)
$12-20USD/per day/per suite
(II) Meals (3 Chinese meals a day)
$5-6USD/per day/per person
You
are welcome to Guangxi Normal University for studies, exchanges and visits!
College
of International Culture and Education, Guangxi Normal University
Address:
15 Yucai Road, Guilin, Guangxi, P. R. China
Zip
Code: 541004
Tel: (0086-)
773-5857157 or
773-5850311
Fax: (0086-773)
5850305 or
773-5850310
E-mail:
overseas@mailbox.gxnu.edu.cn
E-mail:
gxnu@public.glptt.gx.cn
E-mail:
waiban@mailbox.gxnu.edu.cn
(For more and latest information, please visit GXNU Web-site)
Web-site: http://www.gxnu.edu.cn
October, 2001