Academics
Academic Program
Students are given an on-site Chinese language examination at the beginning of each term. Students who do not do well on the examination may be required to enroll in Chinese courses for foreign students and to reduce the number of non-language courses they can take that term.
During the first term of study in Beijing, whether fall or spring, students enroll in 4-5 courses for a total of 15 points.
Beijing I3991/I3992. Supervised Study in the Chinese University.
3-15 point(s)
One Chinese language course chosen from the Tsinghua University Chinese Learning Center for Foreigners or through the Department of Chinese.
Three or four Tsinghua University courses chosen from a variety of courses offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, which includes the departments of philosophy, Chinese language and literature, foreign languages, history, sociology, and political science. Students with interests in other subjects may choose up to 8 points outside of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
For the second term in Beijing, students may not be required to take a Chinese language course and should plan to enroll in university courses for a total of 15 points.
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Sample Tsinghua Courses
Link to the Tsinghua University Directory of Classes to see which classes are offered (in Chinese) or see below for a list of sample courses (in English) and a list of Tsinghua University schools and departments.
Below please find a list of university courses that students have taken which include but are not limited to:
Economics
Development Economics
Modern Chinese Economic History
Statistics for Economics and Business
Financial Economics
International Economics
International Trade
Corporate Finance
International Finance
Political Science
China-U.S. Relations
Japanese Economy, Politics, and Foreign Policy
Political Institutions and Economic Development
Issues in National Security
Chinese Foreign Policy
Comparative Politics
Mass Media and International Relations
History and Chinese Foreign Affairs
Contemporary Economics and Politics
International Political Economy
East Asian Studies
Marxism Theory
Chinese Film and Opera
Deng Xiao Ping Theories
Chinese National Overview
I-go and Chinese Culture
Chinese Classics: Reading the Masterpieces
Appreciation of Chinese Classic Novels
Cultural Relics and Chinese Culture
Chinese Society
Chinese Opera
Maoism
Cultural Relations between China and the West
History
A Survey of Chinese History
Ancient China
Environmental Science
Water Resources and the Water Crisis
Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
Environment and Development
Environmental Ethics
Introduction to Sustainable Development
Chinese
Reading Business Articles in Chinese
Chinese Calligraphy
Foundation of Eloquence
Architecture
Theory of Architecture and Urban Design
Introduction to Modern Architecture
Sociology
History of Western Sociological Thoughts
Rural Sociology
Urban Sociology
Science
Outline of Science and Technology
Film
International Film Critique and Appreciation
Computer Science
Website Design
Mechanical Engineering
Green Manufacturing
Music
Introduction to Music
Biology
Principles of Biochemistry
Math
Introduction to Topology
Philosophy
Introduction to Logic
Religion
Religious Studies
Below please find a short list of sample Chinese language courses:
Readings in Chinese Newspapers
Intensive Readings
Contemporary Chinese Grammar
Business Chinese
Business Chinese Writing
Classical Chinese
Chinese Idioms and Expressions
Readings in Chinese Literature
Tsinghua University Schools and Deparments
School of Humanities and Social Sciences includes the departments of philosophy, Chinese language and literature, foreign languages, history, sociology, and political science, and institutes in economics and international relations.
Students may only enroll in up to 8 points in courses in the following Schools and Departments.
- School of Sciences includes the departments of mathematical sciences, physics, chemistry, and biological sciences and biotechnology.
- School of Architecture includes the departments of architecture, urban planning and design, building science, and landscape architecture.
- School of Information Science and Technology includes the departments of electronic engineering, computer science and technology, automation, microelectronics, microelectronics and nanoelectronics, and software.
- School of Civil Engineering includes the departments of civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, and construction management.
- School of Mechanical Engineering includes the departments of mechanical engineering, precision instruments and mechanology, thermal engineering, automotive engineering, and industrial engineering.
- School of Aerospace includes the departments of engineering mechanics and aerospace.
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Engineering Physics
- School of Public Policy and Management
Note: The University reserves the right to withdraw or modify the courses of instruction or to change the instructors as may become necessary.
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