CET at Harbin University of Industry and Technology
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Established in 1988, the CET-Harbin program on the campus of Harbin University of Industry and Technology (HIT), one of China's top ten academic institutions, boasts a pioneering position in the teaching of Chinese as second language in China. Harbin boasts a unique mixture of Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese cultural influences.
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The curriculum consists of both required and elective courses. The two required courses are the "One-on-One" and the "One-on-Two." The former is a research project, proposed by the student, and conducted entirely in Chinese under the supervision of a Chinese faculty expert. Topics range from politics, economy, and literature, to music, medicine, and education; students produce either a research paper or another academic project. The other required course, the "One-on-Two," is conversation-based, involving one instructor and two students and emphasizing the mastery of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary with a focus on useful communication skills.
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Two electives are chosen from such courses as: Modern Chinese Literature, Classical Chinese, Reading Chinese Newspapers, Spoken Chinese, Chinese Composition, and Business Chinese. In addition to the two required and two elective courses, students may also choose from a series of extra-curricular evening courses such as calligraphy, martial arts, and Chinese cooking. All students are required to take a language pledge to speak Chinese only at all times.
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Field trips are designed to introduce students to the unusual history of the Harbin region, including Russian-influenced architecture and Korean minority villages.
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Housing is provided in an international student dormitory where Two American students share a suite with two Chinese roommates.
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Eligibility: Two years of Chinese language or the equivalent. Suitable for serious-minded Chinese learners who also have their own research projects in mind.
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