Objects of Study
This program provides all-round English language training in listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating, covering the basic theories and fundamental knowledge of English language, literature, history, art, religion, philosophy, politics, economy, diplomacy, social culture, etc., and the mastery of certain scientific research methods, so that students can graduate with the ability to engage in translating, researching, teaching and management as well as the excellent ability to use the language and excellent comprehensive qualities, They will be able to engage in translation, research, teaching, and management, and have excellent language skills and a good overall quality upon graduation.
Major Courses
Freshman Seminar, English Listening, English Thematic Presentation, English Critical Thinking and Writing, Selected English Prose, Reading of English Current Writings, Reading and Criticism of English Short Stories, Western History and Society, Western Art and Aesthetics, Western Myths and Religions, History of Western Thought, General Information of English-speaking Countries, Theory and Practice of Translation, Introduction to the Chinese Cultural Canon, Introduction to Chinese Culture, Comparison of Chinese and Western Culture, Interculturalism, and Translational Theory and Practice. Chinese Culture, Comparison of Chinese and Western Cultures, Intercultural Communication, English Academic Essay Writing, English Speech and Debate, Simultaneous Interpreting, Thematic Interpreting, English and American Literature and Movies.
Elective Courses
The English and American Literature module includes Introduction to Literature, Selected Readings in English and American Literature, History of English and American Literature, English and American Literature and Movies, Literary Criticism and Practice, Topical Study of Ethnic Literature of the U.S.A., Ethics of Science in Literature, etc.; The Translation Module includes Introduction to Translation, Scientific and Technological Translation, Translation in Journalism, Translation in Business, Introduction to Interpretation, Consecutive Interpreting, and Translation in Literature; The Culture Module includes The module on culture includes Introduction to Cultural Studies, Popular Culture and Media, etc. The module on linguistics includes Introduction to English Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, English Stylistics, English Lexicon, English Teaching Methodology, etc.
Challenges that may be encountered in the course of specialized study
This major requires students to have a high level of English accumulation and language quality in high school, good intonation, sufficient vocabulary, solid grammar foundation, and basic English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. English major study requires students to have good language skills and discursive ability, English materials and literature reading ability, English language practice ability, with faster response as well as good psychological quality, higher text analysis and comprehension ability. Due to the large difference in the English level of enrollment, there will be a psychological gap at the beginning, but as long as you are willing to study hard and make efforts to study, the gap will definitely become smaller and smaller.
Cultivation Characteristics
Skills Training and Liberal Studies: The program emphasizes both language skills training and liberal studies, and implements a content-based curriculum that combines listening, speaking, reading, and writing; the course content covers the fields of literature, history, culture, religion, and art, and focuses on seminar learning, taking into account the interconnection of Chinese and Western cultures, and cultivating students' ability to think and think and a certain degree of academic research ability. Teachers who are responsible for teaching have their own specialties and a wide range of disciplines.
Small Class Teaching: The main and basic courses of the program are taught in small classes of about 20 students. Teachers are able to maximize their understanding of each student's learning situation and adjust their teaching methods and contents to the different characteristics of the class. The assessment methods are more flexible, with examinations as the main part of the basic courses, supplemented by classroom performance and usual assignments. For elective courses, most of them use course papers to examine students' language skills, logical thinking and overall understanding of the course knowledge.
Cultivation of exceptional students: The freshmen are selected through written tests and interviews when they enter the university, and then they are selected according to their annual academic performance. They are assigned tutors according to their interests and strengths, who customize study tasks for them according to their professional level and inclination to study and research, and check the completion of tasks regularly, and answer questions and solve problems encountered by the students in the course of their study. We have also set up a mechanism for selecting and withdrawing exceptional students to ensure the quality of exceptional students.
International exchanges: Students of this program also have many opportunities to go abroad for exchanges and studies, and can go to famous universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other places through various joint training and exchange programs to enhance their academic horizons and qualifications.
Employment and Further Study
In today's era of informationization and economic globalization, English, as one of the most common languages in the world, has a wide range of employment opportunities, with the main direction of graduation being: domestic graduate school, study abroad and employment. According to the statistics of the past three years, 20%-30% of the students of this major choose to continue to study for master's degree in domestic universities, such as being sent to Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, Nankai University, Nanjing University, Zhejiang University, Renmin University of China, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Shanghai International Studies University and other famous universities in China; 10% of the students choose to further study in famous foreign universities. More than 10% of the students choose to study in famous foreign universities, such as Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, etc. 60%-70% of the students choose to get a job or start their own business, and most of the graduates are engaged in the positions of translation, foreign trade, English language education, diplomacy, customs, tourism, management, etc., which are related to the English majors, and some of them are engaged in the positions of civil servants, bankers, and other organizations which emphasize the comprehensive quality of the graduates. Most of the graduates are engaged in translation, foreign trade, English education, diplomacy, customs, tourism, management, etc., and some of them are engaged in civil servants, banks, secretaries, clerks, etc., which emphasize more on comprehensive quality. Year Number of graduates Graduate studies and further studies abroad Employment situation The school Graduate studies Other colleges and universities Graduate studies Going abroad Outbound Business units Three-funded enterprises Other enterprises State-owned enterprises Civil servants 2014 87 15 7 13 6 7 24 3 3 2013 110 18 9 13 3 8 24 13 2 2012 113 12 11 17 1 10 25 10 4 2011 153 15 14 29 5 14 39 20 2 Afterschool Arrangement
The English major is one of the few majors that can carry out efficient self-study without the guidance of a teacher after class. It is necessary to read a large number of English documents after class to improve the vocabulary and reading level, to increase the understanding of the culture of the British and American countries, to consolidate the professional knowledge and to get in touch with the original books, film and television works, news, music, etc., to discover and cultivate one's own personal interests and specialties, so that one can study and live at the same time. The program is designed for students who are interested in listening and speaking. This program has a high demand for listening and speaking, so you must arrange enough time to practice your speaking and listening after class.
After school, you can also participate in a variety of activities, such as the "Foreign Studies Society" Cup National College Students' English Speech Competition and Debate Competition; CCTV Star of Hope English Style Competition; and the drama performance competition organized by Chongqing Shakespeare Research Society Annual Meeting and other professional competitions. Students can also participate in Model United Nations, Foreign Language Drama Club, Speech and Debate Association, News Network, Outdoor Quality Expansion Association, Foreign Language and Culture Festival, and other quality development activities. Students can also apply to join various extracurricular innovation and practice programs according to their personal interests, such as "National Innovation Training Program for College Students" and "Research Training Program for College Students". Objects of Study
This program focuses on the basic knowledge and theory of Japanese language, literature and culture. How to use listening, speaking, reading, writing and other Japanese language skills to communicate flexibly across cultures, how to improve critical thinking skills in the study of Japanese history, geography, politics, society, culture and other knowledge and the discussion of related issues, how to master the basic methods of reading and analyzing Japanese literature and culture through the study of Japanese literature and culture classics, how to broaden international horizons through the multilingual use of Chinese, Japanese and English and the cross-cultural experience. How to broaden the international perspective through the multilingual use of Chinese, Japanese and English and cross-cultural experience.
Main Courses
Basic Japanese, Comprehensive Japanese, Japanese Translation and Interpretation, Introduction to Japanese Masterpieces, Seminar on Japanese Literature, Culture, and Society, and Comparison of China and Japan.
Challenges that may be encountered in the course of specialized study
Japanese has a large vocabulary, and its grammatical structure is quite different from that of Chinese.
Difficulty in breaking away from the influence of the native language and speaking Japanese in an unorthodox manner.
Lack of practice in real-life conversations, afraid to speak Japanese.
Cultivation features
Step-by-step cultivation model: "Learn Japanese" at the basic stage. Using the first two years of college to lay a solid foundation in Japanese, students have the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating, and reach the national Japanese level 4 and the International Japanese Language Proficiency Test level 2; the advanced stage of "learning Japanese", using the third year of college two years, according to the student's interest in learning and mastering the latest theories and theories of Japanese linguistics, literature, culture and society. In the advanced stage, "Learning in Japanese", students will spend their junior and senior years learning to master the latest theories and applications of Japanese linguistics, literature, culture, and society according to their interests, improve their critical thinking skills, and expand their cross-cultural communication skills and international perspective.
Honorable Mentor Training: Students who rank in the top 10% of GPA during their freshman year will have the opportunity to be awarded the honorary mentor status. In the process of cultivation, senior tutors will be assigned to develop customized study plans and provide one-on-one guidance. Qualified students are expected to be given priority in obtaining exemptions from master's degree programs.
Comprehensive training: Starting from the second year, a major and minor system is implemented, which enables many students to choose a second major in finance, law, foreign trade, management, etc. according to their own conditions, and strive to cultivate themselves into a composite talent with both Japanese language and professional knowledge, so as to enhance the social competitiveness and development potential of students, and to broaden the channels of employment.
International Cooperation Cultivation: Every year, about 5-10 students will be sent to study in Japan for one year in well-known national universities, such as Tohoku University and Kumamoto University, on the basis of the merits of the juniors, and many of them will also be able to get a higher amount of scholarships. Students can apply on their own to study for one year at Waseda University and Nagasaki Wesleyan University in Japan. Every semester from sophomore year onward, students have the opportunity to apply for exchange study at well-known universities in Taiwan and other well-known universities in China. During the summer and winter vacations, you will have the opportunity to participate in short-term international exchange activities organized by Tohoku University and other famous universities in Japan, which have exchange agreements with Chongqing University.
Employment and Further Study Prospects
Every year, about 30% of the graduates will go on to pursue postgraduate degrees in domestic and overseas universities, such as Tohoku University and Waseda University in Japan, etc., or choose to pursue a master's degree in China by way of exams or guaranteed graduate studies in famous universities, such as Beijing Foreign Studies University, Shanghai International Studies University, and Communication University of China. Most of the graduates who choose to work will enter the translation, foreign trade, Japanese language education, diplomacy, customs, tourism, management and other positions related to Japanese language majors, and some graduates will enter the civil servants, banks, secretaries, clerks and other positions that emphasize on the comprehensive ability and quality, and the three-funded enterprises such as GAC Toyota, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals, and the domestic large-scale enterprises such as Suning and Midea, etc., are the units that graduates have been competing to sign up for in recent years. Year Number of graduates Graduate studies and further study abroad Employment situation The university graduate studies Other universities graduate studies Going abroad Outbound Business units Three-funded enterprises Other enterprises State-owned enterprises Civil servants 2014 51 3 3 9 1 8 13 4 4 2013 51 5 6 7 0 13 7 4 0 2012 52 5 6 6 0 7 10 3 1 2011 49 3 6 4 1 6 14 2 0 Arrangements after school
After school you can make use of the Japanese language. You can learn Japanese in an enjoyable audio-visual experience by using a variety of audio-visual resources such as anime, manga, and Japanese dramas. If you are able to do so, you can take up part-time jobs according to your interests and specialties to experience the society and practice your abilities. After school, students can participate in a variety of professional activities, such as the National Japanese Speech Contest, the Casio Cup Japanese Debate Contest, the Translation Contest, and regional Japanese recitation contests, dubbing contests, and other professional competitions. Every week, the Department of Japanese Language carries out the "Japanese Corner", where students can communicate one-on-one with Japanese tutors and learn and experience knowledge about Japanese culture. The Japanese Language Club, a school-level student club run by Japanese language students, is organized by Japanese language majors and offers a wide range of Japanese cultural activities. Study Objects
The study objects of this major are mainly German language knowledge and skills in the first and second years; in the third and fourth years, students continue to consolidate and strengthen their German language skills on the one hand, and on the other hand, they build up the necessary professional knowledge through the academic or applied courses such as literature, linguistics, national conditions, translation, etc., and determine the direction of development by combining their personal interests and strengths, so as to have a deeper understanding of relevant fields or issues. On the other hand, they will build up the necessary specialized knowledge through academic or applied courses such as literature and linguistics, translation, etc., and determine the direction of development in accordance with their personal interests and strengths, so as to have a deeper understanding and stronger ability in related fields or issues. With the deepening of exchanges and cooperation between China and German-speaking countries (Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein) at all levels, the needs of the society are met by the complex talents who are proficient in the use of German language, who have professional knowledge and skills in specific academic or applied fields, and who have cross-cultural communication skills.
Main Courses
In the first and second years, there are courses such as Basic German, Oral Practice in German, Comprehensive Practice in German, German Grammar, German Listening, German Conversation, German Reading, German Writing, and Overview of German-speaking Countries. In the third and fourth year, there are comprehensive German, German audiovisual speaking, history of German literature, introduction to German linguistics, German history, Sino-German intercultural communication, academic writing in German, German studies in Germanic studies, German translation, German interpreting, and economic German.
Challenges that may be encountered in the process of professional learning
This major belongs to the stage of language introduction and reinforcement in the lower grades, which is characterized by intensive courses, many learning tasks inside and outside the classroom, and high pressure, and requires high requirements for the students' ability to learn a foreign language and self-management, specifically both the basic imitation ability, as well as the ability to make keen observation and systematic summarization of linguistic phenomena, and the ability to The ability to plan work and rest time reasonably and organize the learning process independently. Courses at the upper-division level are specialized seminar-type learning centered on academic issues or application areas, thus requiring students to have a broad knowledge base, proficient oral and written expression skills and abstract thinking ability, as well as the motivation and potential for cross-cultural understanding and communication.
Cultivation Characteristics
Small Class Teaching: Adhering to the philosophy of running a small but sophisticated school, this program emphasizes a close and harmonious communication atmosphere between teachers and students, and all professional courses are taught in small classes. Our training system emphasizes not only solid language skills, but also the comprehensive abilities and thinking standards expected of students at a high-level university.
Freedom of choice of study direction: In the senior year, students can develop in different directions according to their interests and strengths. For example, if they want to continue their studies and engage in scientific research or education, they can prepare themselves to become academics in the study of German linguistics, German literature, or German-speaking countries and cultures under the guidance of their teachers; if they want to engage in Sino-German cultural or business exchanges, they can focus on strengthening practical skills such as translation. For those who wish to engage in cultural or business exchanges between China and Germany in the future, the program focuses on practical skills such as translation, as well as economic or technological background, in order to prepare them for the workplace after graduation.
High degree of internationalization: A certain percentage of senior students go to Germany for one or two semesters through various channels and means. At the same time, a high percentage of the professional faculty are foreign teachers, and a considerable number of courses are taught directly by foreign teachers. We have various activities such as lectures and lessons by domestic and foreign experts throughout the year.
English as a compulsory language: In the context of globalization, the program always attaches importance to the improvement of students' English ability, and English as a compulsory subject from the second semester after enrollment throughout the entire undergraduate stage, while the university-wide system of the second specialization and the minor system also provides a broad platform for students who have the ability to learn to learn knowledge and skills of other fields, which helps them to become composite talents.
Employment and Further Study
The number of graduates of this program is small, and most of them can find suitable places according to their own interests and development plans. Those who are interested in further study can basically apply for master's degree in famous German universities (e.g. University of Heidelberg, University of Bayreuth), or go on to further study in domestic universities (e.g. Nanjing University, Wuhan University) through graduate school. Among the graduates, some of them have joined famous Chinese and foreign enterprises (e.g. FAW-Volkswagen, Great Wall Motors) and engaged in German-related work, while others are engaged in other industries (e.g. Bank of China, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices) or have started their own business. Although students have a heavy study load inside and outside the classroom, the school library has a rich collection of books, and campus activities at all levels are wonderful. We encourage students to learn to arrange their time independently, and to read more and communicate with each other outside the classroom to broaden their knowledge, and to exercise their expression and discernment skills, and on the other hand, to actively participate in all kinds of activities, for example, all kinds of student clubs and student organizations, all kinds of cultural festivals and celebrations (e.g., Welcome Gala and Foreign Language Festival), and all kinds of practical training programs (e.g., Student Innovation Festival). Various practical training programs (such as innovation training program for college students, research training program for college students), a variety of competitions (such as sports games, the national debate on German language), etc. These activities not only make the university life happier and more fulfilling, but also open up the horizons and enhance the comprehensive ability.