Program Overview

SCUT has been organizing summer camp program in Chinese language and culture for over ten years. The summer camp program has been developed specifically for international students who are interested in learning or increasing their knowledge of Chinese language, culture, and history. Through a series of class teaching and activities, participants will be able to conduct usual communication by using Chinese or English language and gain a greater understanding of China, its people and history. SCUT has provided the training classes for over thousand international students from all over the world. 

Courses

Course I: Chinese Language and Culture (Courses on basic and intermediate levels)

• Chinese courses are mainly comprised of Chinese Comprehension, Conversation, and Reading (12 classes per week).

• Culture courses and activities include Contemporary Chinese Economy, Chinese Culture, Chinese History and Geography, Chinese Calligraphy, Tai Ji and Chinese Kong Fu, etc. (4 classes per week).

• 1-2 visits to the local companies and inner-city tour.

Course II: Understanding China

• 8 lectures about Chinese popular topics and professional fields taught in English or Chinese.

• 8 classes per week about Chinese language and culture exploration.

• 1-2 visits to the local companies and inner-city tour.

• The lectures mainly involve introductions and achievements of the latest developments of Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao & Great Bay District, Economy, Politics, E-commerce, Artificial Intelligence, Face Recognition System, Smart City, Modern Transportation, New Materials Application, etc.

Course Highlights

• There are prolific teaching content, powerful practicality and regional culture characteristics in the courses.

• Chinese learning is closely integrated with life experience.

• Well-known scholars and professors are invited to introduce the latest developments and achievements of the related majors and fields. Students can learn about the latest technology and economic development trends.

• Enable students to comprehensively and deeply understand the development process of contemporary China, and feel the vitality and speed of Guangdong economic and technological development.

Schedule

The International Summer Camp Program normally last for 4 weeks, starting from July to August each year. Detailed information please inquire Admissions Office. 

Completion

Students will be awarded completion certificate after they complete required courses.

NOTES：

The actual lectures delivered will be subject to the latest changes.
Group applications are accepted. Programs can be tailored to specific interests.