Undergraduate Program for Specialty of English Language

Undergraduate Program for Specialty of English Language

Part 1. Undergraduate Program Scheme

Ⅰ. Length of Schooling

The normal length of time required to complete the program is 4 years of full-time study. The minimal length is 3 years and the maximal length is 6 years.

Ⅱ.Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Ⅲ. Requirementsof Graduation and Degree

The diploma of English major will be granted, in accordance with the required credits by the Undergraduate Program for Specialty of English Language and the Regulations of Registration for Undergraduates of Beijing Jiaotong University.

Approved by the DegreeAppraisingCommitteeof Beijing Jiaotong University, the Bachelor of Arts in English studies will be awarded, in accordance with the requirement of graduation and the Regulations of Degrees for Undergraduates of Beijing Jiaotong University, as well as certificate of TEM 4 (Test for English Major).

Ⅳ.Specialty Orientation

This program, based on the market need, aims to train specialized talents of English, with high humanity accomplishment, competent English skills, solid knowledge of English language and literature. It leads to the employmentin the positions of teaching, researching, management, translating, international affairs, and international trade.

Ⅴ.Program Objectives

The program aims to train advanced talents with basic knowledge, theories and skills in English language, strong in practical competence,with broad range of knowledge and integrated expertise, as well as a strong sense of innovation.It also requires the all-round development with cultural and moral integrity, adaptable to the need of future career.

The English Language & Literature program aims to develop specialized talents with high competence in English language, with basic knowledge of English literature and linguistics, as well as fluent second foreign languages. The orientation leads to the positions in management of international affairs, teaching and researching of language and linguistics, and practical translating.

The English Language and International Trade programaims to foster specialized graduates with high proficiency in English, with basic knowledge of international trade, engaging in independent international business activities such as negotiations and correspondence processing.

The English-Chinese TranslatingInterpreting program aims to train qualified personnel capable of performing multi-domain translating work, with strong proficiency in English language and intercultural communicative competence, as well as Chinese-English translating theories and skills, and wide range of knowledge of culture.

Ⅵ.Program Standards and Implementation Guides (Matrix Form)

Tab. 1Program Standards and Implementation Guides (Matrix Form)

Aspects / Content / Program Standards / Implementation Guidelines
Knowledge / The basics of Natural Sciences / With certain mathematical knowledge, and application of mathematical approach in researching / The courses of theory and practice:
Mathematics
Basic knowledge of Humanities & Social Sciences / Expand the knowledge structure, including second foreign languages, computer sciences and application of network and information technology, assisting knowledge of thesis-writing such as literature search in Chinese and English, methodology, and research methods / The courses of theory and practice:
Basics of Computer Sciences, Basics of Webpage Design, Scientific Literature Searching, Thesis Writing
Basic knowledge of Specialty / With the basic knowledge of theory and practice in English language and literature; with the basic knowledge of theory and practice in translating; with the basic knowledge of theory and practice in economy and international trade / The courses of theory and practice:
History of English Literature and selected Readings, An Introduction to Linguistics, English Stylistics, Practices for Import and Export, and Translation Theories and Practice
Development and frontier knowledge of Specialty / Learn about the development and frontier knowledge of English major in the field of English language and literature, culture of English-speaking countries, and translating. / The courses of theory and practice:
Freshman Orientation, Freshman Seminar Program, Sophomore Orientation,An Introduction to British and American History and Culture, and An Introduction to Western Literary Criticism.
Abilities / Basic skills and application in specialty / With solid knowledge of English language in listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating, and fluent second foreign languages (Japanese, French, German and Russian) / The courses of theory and practice:
Integrated Skills of English, English Listening, English Speaking and second foreign languages
Integrated use of the theory and skills, to discover, analyze and solve related problems / Strong self-learning ability and life-long
learning ability / The courses of theory and practice:
Thesis Writing and Defending
Graduation Internship
Capacity in international competition and cooperation / With a global vision, high competence in English speaking and writing, and intercultural communicative ability in international affairs / The courses of theory and practice:
Oral Interpreting, Advanced English Writing, Import and Export Correspondence Writing, and Comparative Study of Chinese and Western Culture
Qualities / Sense of Innovation / Develop creative thinking ability and scientific research ability / The courses of theory and practice:
An Introduction to Western Literary Criticism, An Introduction to Sociolinguistics and Series of Topics on Linguistics
Professional ethics / Develop a proper outlook and value on life, and healthy personality of integrity and responsibility, and shape a healthy moral standard, with professional ethics and team spirit / The courses of theory and practice:
Situation and Policy, Ideological and Moral Cultivation and Legal Basis, Sophomore Orientation, and Educational Psychology
The spirit of humane care / With strong skills in communication, with team spirit of cooperation; meeting the national requirement of qualification for undergraduates’ physical education, with basics of sports and methods of physical exercises / The courses of theory and practice:
Internship for Profession Cognition, Internship in Foreign Affairs, and Physical Education

Ⅶ.Curriculum Systemand Allocation of Credits

1. CurriculumSystem

2.Allocation of Credits

Tab. 2 Curriculum System and Allocation of Credits

Course Modules / Course Category / Theoretical Teaching / PracticalTeaching / Theoretical or Practical Credits / Total
Compulsory / Optional / Total / Compulsory / Optional / Total
Basic Courses of Humanities and Social Sciences / Ideology and Politics / 8 / 8 / 6 / 6 / 14
Second Languages / 12 / 12
Computer Science / 2 / 2 / 2 / 2 / 4
Military Theory & Training / 0.5 / 0.5 / 2.5 / 2.5 / 3
Physical Education / 1 / 3-4 / 4-5 / 4-5
Quality Cultivation / 7-8 / 7-8
Total / 8.5 / 2 / 10.5 / 9.5 / 5-6 / 14.5-15.5 / 19-20 / 45
Basic Courses of Natural Science Foundation / Mathematics / 4 / 4 / 4
Total / 4 / 4 / 4
Specialty Courses / Specialty Basic Course / 35 / 2 / 37 / 37
Specialty Major Course / 30 / 2 / 32 / 11 / 6 / 17 / 49
Specialty Elective Course / 10 / 10
Total / 65 / 14 / 79 / 11 / 6 / 17 / 96
Free Elective Courses / 10 / 10
Total / 77.5 / 16 / 93.5 / 20.5 / 11-12 / 31.5-32.5 / 29-30 / 155
Distribution of Credits / Percentage of Compulsory Credits (%) / 63.2% / Percentage of Optional Credits(%) / 36.8% / Percentage of Theoretical Teaching(%) / 79.6% / Percentage of PracticalTeaching(%) / 39.7%

Ⅷ. Main Courses

Tab. 3 Main Courses

No. / Course Code / Course Name / Credits / Hours
1 / 60L363Q / Integrated Skills of English I★ / 4 / 64
2 / 60L364Q / Integrated Skills of English II★ / 4 / 64
3 / 60L940Q / History of English Literature and Selected Readings★ / 4 / 64
4 / 60L365Q / Integrated Skills of English III★ / 4 / 64
5 / 60L366Q / Integrated Skills of English IV★ / 4 / 64
6 / 60L601Q / Advanced Reading I★ / 4 / 64
7 / 60L603Q / Translation Theories and Practice I★ / 4 / 64
8 / 60L679Q / An Introduction to Linguistics ★ / 4 / 64
9 / 60L602Q / Advanced Reading II★ / 4 / 64
10 / 60L604Q / Translation Theories and Practice II★ / 4 / 64

Ⅸ. Requirements of Minor Specialty Program

This minor specialty program requires, apart from the credits designated by its original major program, the completion of courses of 27 credits as follows, as well as the certificates of written and oral tests in CET 6.

Tab. 4 Courses Required inMinor Specialty Program

Part 2. Guided Education Program

Ⅰ.Omnibus Schedule for Teaching

1．Basic Courses of Humanities and Social Sciences (45 Credits)

2. Basic Courses of Natural Sciences (4 Credits)

3. Specialty Courses (96 Credits)

Course Category / Course Name / Course Code / Compulsory / Optional / Lecture / Practice / Credits / Hours Distribution / Exam / Tests / Grading Option / Prerequisite courses / Semester / Credits Required
Total / Lecture / Practice / Computer Practice
Specialty Basic Courses / Integrated Skills of English I★ / 60L363Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 4 / 64 / 64 / Exam / Numeric / 1
Freshman Orientation / 60L342Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 0.5 / 8 / 8 / Test / Letter / 1
English Reading / 60L936Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Numeric / 1
English Listening I / 60L335Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Numeric / 1
Oral English I / 60L331Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 1
English Pronunciation and Intonation Practice / 60L341Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Letter / 1
Modern Chinese / 60L319Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 1
Integrated Skills of English II★ / 60L364Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 4 / 64 / 64 / Exam / Numeric / 2
English Listening II / 60L336Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Numeric / 2
Oral English II / 60L332Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 2
Introduction to Transportation / 50L017T / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 2
Integrated Skills of English III★ / 60L365Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 4 / 64 / 64 / Exam / Numeric / 3
English Listening III / 60L337Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Numeric / 3
English Writing I / 60L702Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Numeric / 3
Integrated Skills of English IV★ / 60L366Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 4 / 64 / 64 / Exam / Numeric / 4
Sophomore Orientation / 60L343Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 0.5 / 8 / 8 / Test / Letter / 4
English Listening IV / 60L338Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Numeric / 4
English Writing II / 60L703Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Numeric / 4
Research Training Ⅱ / Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Projects for Undergraduates / 1-7 / Included in Free Elective Courses
Specialty Basic Academic Competitions
Specialty Major Courses / Greek and Roman Mythology / 60L400Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 2 / Test / Letter / 1 / 49
British History and Culture / 60L849Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Numeric / 2
English Grammar and Discourse Practice / 60L677Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Numeric / 2
An Introduction of Biblical Culture / 60L851Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 2 / Test / Letter / 2
History of English Literature and selected Readings★ / 60L940Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 4 / 64 / 64 / Exam / Numeric / 3
American History and Culture / 60L850Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 3
Selected Readings from English Newspapers / 60L640Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 3
English Speaking III / 60L333Q / Optional / Practice / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 3
An Introduction to European Culture / 60L312Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 3
History of American Literature / 60L713Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Numeric / 4
English Speaking IV / 60L334Q / Optional / Practice / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 4
Comparative Study of Chinese and Western Culture / 60L616Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 4
Scientific Literature Searching / 00S052T / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 12 / 4 / Test / Letter / 4
Selected Readings of Press English of Economy and Trade / 60L638Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 4
Internship for Profession Cognition / 60L651Q / Compulsory / Practice / 1 / One week / Test / Letter / S2
English Book Reports / 60S371Q / Optional / Practice / 0.5 / One week / Test / Letter / S2
English Drama Performance / 60S356Q / Optional / Practice / 0.5 / One week / Test / Letter / S2
Advanced Reading I★ / 60L601Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 4 / 64 / 64 / Exam / Numeric / 5
Translation Theory and Practice I★ / 60L603Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 4 / 64 / 64 / Exam / Numeric / 5
An Introduction to Linguistics★ / 60L679Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 4 / 64 / 64 / Exam / Numeric / 5
Advanced English Writing / 60L690Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 5
English Lexicology / 60L624Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 5
Advanced Reading II★ / 60L602Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 4 / 64 / 64 / Exam / Numeric / 6
Translation Theory and Practice II★ / 60L604Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 4 / 64 / 64 / Exam / Numeric / 6
Internship in Foreign Affairs / 60S639Q / Compulsory / Practice / 1 / One week / Test / Pass/Fail / S3
English Speech Contest & Debating Competition / 60S358Q / Optional / Practice / 0.5 / One week / Test / Letter / S3
English Debating / 60S355Q / Optional / Practice / 0.5 / One week / Test / Letter / S3
Russian (B) (JSL) / 60L852Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 7
French (B) (FSL) / 60L853Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 7
German (B) (GSL) / 60L854Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 7
Russian (B) (RSL) / 60L855Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 7
Spanish (B) (SSL) / 60L856Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 7
Academic Paper Composition / 60L611Q / Optional / Lecture / 1 / 16 / 16 / Test / Letter / 8
Graduation Internship / 60S636Q / Compulsory / Practice / 1 / Two weeks / Test / Pass/Fail / 8
Thesis Writing and Defending / 60S637Q / Compulsory / Practice / 8 / 16 weeks / Test / Letter / 8
Specialty Elective Courses / Module forBritishAmerican Literature / Selected Readings of English Fiction / 60L614Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 5 / 10
English Drama / 60L623Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 6
Selected Readings of English Prose / 60L617Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 6
Understanding English Poetry / 60L626Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 7
An Introduction to Western Literary theory / 60L857Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 7
Module for Linguistics / Language and Culture / 60L628Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 5
English Stylistics / 60L627Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 6
Applied Linguistics And English Teaching / 60L858Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 6
An Introduction to Sociolinguistics / 60L859Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 7
Series of Topics on Linguistics / 60L860Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 7
Module for Translation / Oral Interpreting I / 60L609Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 5
Oral Interpreting II / 60L610Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 6
Contrastive Study of English and Chinese / 60L694Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 6
Reading and Translation of Scientific English / 60L698Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 7
Reading and Translation of the Railway Traffic English / 60L699Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 7
Module
For Inter-
national Trade and Business / An Introduction to Economics / 60L896Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 5
Practices for Import and Export / 60L933Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 5
Import and Export Correspondence Writing / 60L633Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 6
Business English Translation / 60L646Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 6
International Business Communication / 60L650Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 7
Research TrainingIII / Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Projects for Undergraduates / 1-7 / Included in Free Elective Courses
Specialty Academic Competitions

4. Free Elective Courses (10 Credits)

Creative Credits / Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Projects for Undergraduates, Academic Lectures, Academic Seminars, Open Experimental Projects, Independent-design Experimental Projects, Academic Competitions, Research Papers, Monographs and Articles, Certificates, Self-employment Internships, Social Survey Activities, Patents & Inventions, etc.
School Optional Courses and other courses listed in this undergraduate study program.

Ⅱ. Schedule of Each Semester

Semester 1

Course Name / Course Code / Compulsory / Optional / Lecture / Practice / Credits / Hours Distribution / Exam / Tests / Grading Option / Week Designated / Hour(s)/ Week / Note
Total / Lecture / Practice / Computer Practice
Ideologicaland Moral Cultivation and Legal Basis / 61L015T / Compulsory / Lecture / 3 / 48 / 32 / 16 / Test / Letter / 3-18 / 3
Physical EducationⅠ / 60L009T / Compulsory / Practice / 1 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 3-18 / 2
Fundamentals of Computer / 85L073T / Optional / Lecture / 1 / 32 / 16 / 16 / Test / Letter / 3-18 / 2
College Mathematics for Liberal Arts / 73L188Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 4 / 64 / 64 / Exam / Numeric / 3-20 / 4
Situation and Policy / 61L007T / Optional / Lecture / 8 / Test / Pass/Fail / 3-18 / 2
Freshman Orientation / 60L342Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 0.5 / 8 / Test / Letter / 3-7 / 2
Integrated Skills of English I★ / 60L363Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 4 / 64 / 64 / Exam / Numeric / 3-20 / 4
English Reading / 60L936Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Numeric / 3-20 / 2
Oral English I / 60L331Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 3-18 / 2
English Listening I / 60L335Q / Compulsory / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Exam / Numeric / 3-18 / 2
English Pronunciation and Intonation Practice / 60L677T / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 3-20 / 2
Greek and Roman Mythology / 60L400Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 3-18 / 2
Modern Chinese / 60L319Q / Optional / Lecture / 2 / 32 / 32 / Test / Letter / 3-18 / 2
Core Courses for General Education / Optional / 3-18
Free Elective Courses / Optional / 3-18
Credits Recommended / 18.5Compulsory credits +6 Optional credits

Semester 2