Tsinghua University
6-Week Mandarin Chinese Language Programs
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Studying the Tsinghua summer Program could be your most memorable experience in this summer vacation. You can learn Mandarin in Beijing, explore Chinese cultures, and travel to the capital of China. In addition to enjoy a wonderful summer vacation, your knowledge and experience of Chinese language, culture and history will be a tremendous asset in your future career. |
Tsinghua University
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Tsinghua University is conveniently located in the northwestern “university district” of the capital of China. Situated on several former royal gardens of the Qing Dynasty, surrounded by historical sites such as the Summer Palace, and China’s most important information technology area Zhongguancun (where Lenovo established), Tsinghua University is the ideal choice for your summer study in Beijing. |
Program dates:
June 24, 2007 (Sunday) – August 4, 2007 (Saturday)
Courses overview :
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Mandarin instruction is offered during the 6 week summer program and the total number of classroom hours is 120 in which including seminars about Chinese culture, Taichi/Kung Fu, Chinese poems, Chinese songs, Calligraphy, Olympics in Beijing, and modern China. Students will receive instruction in Chinese language (phonetics, reading, writing and conversation). The Mandarin language courses, offered by the Tsinghua University are conducted completely in Mandarin supplemented with English. All instructors are experienced teachers from Tsinghua University, other leading universities, and examiners of Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK). This program provides students with full lanaguage and cultural immersion. Group excursions in Beijing give students insight into Chinese society and lifestyle, and provide students with a variety of environments in which to use their language skills.
Upon arrival in Beijing, students take part in an orientation session, beginning with the introduction of program staff, instructors, and Tsinghua staff. Discussion topics include practical advice about living in China, and the customs and cultures students will likely encounter during their stay. The orientation also includes a tour of the campus. On a typical weekday, students have 3 hours of class in the morning and a 2-hour session in the afternoon. The rest of the afternoon is left open for study and extracurricular activities in Chinese. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, there are excursions. Excursions to sites in Beijing—such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Temple of Heaven as well as the scientific centers such as Lenovo and Chinese Aerospace Center —enhance and broaden students' perspectives on Chinese culture. In addition to these experiences, students participate to take lessons in Chinese arts, such as Taich, martial arts, calligraphy, peoms, or music. One special event is an end-of-program talent show among students in all of the Tsinghua Mandarin Summer Programs. So, do bring your camera and videocam! The Tsinghua Mandarin Summer Program is open to students from all countries. This 6-week program is designed for English speakers aged 15 or above. |
Summer 2007 Program Schedule
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Week 1 |
1st Day |
2nd Day Jun 25 (Mon) |
3rd Day Jun 26 (Tue) |
4th Day Jun 27 (Wed) |
5th Day Jun 28 (Thu) |
6th Day Jun 29 (Fri) |
7th Day Jun 30 (Sat) |
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| 9:30-10:30 | Arrive Beijing
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Welcoming Ceremony |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Visit
the Great Wall |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Visit Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square |
| 10:30-11:30 | Seminar – Tsinghua and Beijing |
Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
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| 11:00-12:30 | Tsinghua Campus Tour |
Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
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| 2:30-4:30 | Seminar –
Olympic Games and Beijing |
Martial Arts / Taichi / Kung Fu |
Ancient Chinese Poems |
Chinese songs |
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Week 2
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8th Day July 1 (Sun) |
9th Day July 2 (Mon) |
10th Day July 3 (Tue) |
11th Day July 4 (Wed) |
12th Day July 5 (Thu) |
13th Day July 6 (Fri) |
14th Day July 7 (Sat) |
| 9:30-10:30 | Rest
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Mandarin Pronunciation |
Environmental Protection Mandarin |
Visit Summer Palace |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Visit the Temple of Heaven Shopping at the HongQiao market |
| 10:30-11:30 | Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
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| 11:00-12:30 | Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
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| 2:30-4:30 | Chinese calligraphy |
Martial Arts / Taichi / Kung Fu |
Ancient Chinese Poems |
Chinese songs |
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Week 3
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15th Day Jul 8 (Sun) |
16th Day Jul 9 (Mon) |
17th Day Jul 10 (Tue) |
18th Day Jul 11 (Wed) |
19th Day Jul 12 (Thu) |
20th Day Jul 13 (Fri) |
21th Day Jul 14 (Sat) |
| 9:30-10:30 | Rest
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Mandarin Pronunciation |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Visit
the Beijing Aerospace Center |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Visit Chinese Acrobatics Training Center |
| 10:30-11:30 | Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
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| 11:00-12:30 | Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
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| 2:30-4:30 | Seminar – Olympic Games and Beijing |
Martial Arts / Taichi / Kung Fu |
Ancient Chinese Poems |
Chinese songs |
| Week 4 | 22nd Day Jul 15 (Sun) |
23rd Day Jul 16 (Mon) |
24th Day Jul 17 (Tue) |
25th Day Jul 18 (Wed) |
26th Day Jul 19 (Thu) |
27th Day |
28th Day Jul 21 (Sat) |
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| 9:30-10:30 | Visit
Chinese Acrobatics Training Center |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Environmental Protection Mandarin |
Visit
Ming Tombs |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Visit Old Beijing Hutong and courtyards |
| 10:30-11:30 | Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
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| 11:00-12:30 | Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
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| 2:30-4:30 | Chinese calligraphy |
Martial Arts / Taichi / Kung Fu |
Ancient Chinese Poems |
Chinese songs |
| Week 5 | 29th Day Jul 22 (Sun) |
30th Day Jul 23 (Mon) |
31st Day Jul 24 (Tue) |
32nd Day Jul 25 (Wed) |
33rd Day Jul 26 (Thu) |
34th Day Jul 27 (Fri) |
35th Day Jul 28 (Sat) |
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| 9:30-10:30 | Rest
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Modern China |
Environmental Protection Mandarin |
Visit Lenovo Beijing Headquarter |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Mandarin Pronunciation |
Visit Beijing Museum |
| 10:30-11:30 | Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
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| 11:00-12:30 | Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
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| 2:30-4:30 | Chinese calligraphy |
Martial Arts / Taichi / Kung Fu |
Ancient Chinese Poems |
Chinese songs |
| Week 6 | 36th Day Jul 29 (Sun) |
37th Day Jul 30 (Mon) |
38th Day Jul 24 (Tue) |
39th Day Aug 1 (Wed) |
40th Day Aug 2 (Thu) |
41st Day Aug 3 (Fri) |
42nd Day Aug 4 (Sat) |
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| 9:30-10:30 | Rest
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Mandarin Pronunciation |
Modern China |
Visit
Beijing City |
Examination |
Student Performance |
Leave Beijing |
| 10:30-11:30 | Mandarin Conversation |
Mandarin Conversation |
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| 11:00-12:30 | Chinese Writing |
Chinese Writing |
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| 2:30-4:30 | Chinese calligraphy |
Martial Arts / Taichi / Kung Fu |
Ancient Chinese Poems |
Visit Wangfujing |
* Tsinghua University and Mandarinet reserve the right to make changes, cancellations, or substitutions in cases of emergency, changed conditions, or in the interest of the program.? |
Certificate issued by Tsinghua University
Certificate issued by Tsinghua University is granted upon successful completion of program and pass of examination. The certificate is endorsed by stamp chop of the School of Continuing Education of Tsinghua University with reference number. |
Sample of certificate
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Accommodation
Students are housed in international student dormitories on campus. Roommates will be other international students. The common language is usually Mandarin. All rooms are full air-conditioned and equipped with a desk, chair, bed, bedding, TV set, telephone and private bathroom. No kitchen facilities are available. Broadband internet is available onmonthly fee basis but it will take you a couple of weeks for application! Therefore, students should be aware that China is a developing country with different standards in the area of dormitory housekeeping. The voltage used in China is 220V. Students need to be sure that the adapter for any appliances they bring is 220V compatible. Plugging in an appliance without an adapter can cause a short circuit. If necessary, students can purchase an adapter in Beijing. |
Meals
Meals (approximately RMB40/US$8 a day) can be purchased at one of many on-campus cafeterias or at local restaurants where offer reasonably priced Chinese and foreign food. There are many restaurants and shops within walking distance of the campus. |
Cost
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| Program cost: HK$27,800 (US$3,970) Nonrefundable application fee: HK$200 (US$30) Full payment due: June 8 The cost of the program includes
Please note that program tuition does not include international airfare or costs associated with getting a visa. In addition, students are responsible for laundry and travel insurance. Students should confirm that their insurance providers offer coverage inside China. A notebook computer is not strongly recommended.A RMB500 refundable dorm deposit is required upon arriving in Beijing.
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Application
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Applications are now being reviewed on a rolling basis and should be submitted no later than Jun 8 . Applications are not considered complete and will not be reviewed until all required materials have been received. If you do not receive confirmation receipt of your application package within two weeks, please send us an e-mail to info@mandarinet.com informing us of the date you mailed your application and the mailing method (post office, UPS, Fed Ex, etc.) you used. Hotline or email: (852) 8211 9875 or info@mandarinet.com |
Application deadline: June 2, 2007



















