School of Foreign Languages

The School of Foreign Languages, formerly the Department of Foreign Languages which was established in the same year as Boda College, was renamed the School of Foreign Languages in 2019 according to the development needs of the university. The School currently offers seven undergraduate programs: English, Japanese, French, German, Korean, Russian, and Business English, making it the school with the largest number of programs at Boda College. Among these, the English program is a teacher education program, while the others are non-teacher education programs. The English program enrolled its first students in 2000, the Japanese program in 2007, the Korean program in 2008, the French and Russian programs in 2011, the German program in 2012, and the Business English program in 2013.

The School of Foreign Languages has 61 faculty members, including 18 associate professors or above, and 8 foreign teachers. 100% of the faculty hold a master's degree or higher.

According to the characteristics of language learning, the School implements a "thematic" practical teaching model and a "tutorial system" cultivation model, both of which have achieved good teaching results. The School consistently maintains a high rate of student admission to postgraduate programs, with students gaining entry to high-level universities. In recent years, students have been admitted to postgraduate programs at key "Project 211" and "Project 985" universities such as Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, Shanghai International Studies University, Northeast Normal University, and Yanbian University, as well as to overseas universities.

Furthermore, our School actively engages in international exchanges. We have established international cooperative relationships with Hiroshima University, Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics, and Asia University in Japan; Kangwon National University, Hoseo University, Soonchunhyang University, and Gwangju University in South Korea; Amur State University of Humanities and Pedagogy and North-Eastern Federal University in Russia; and the University of Munich (LMU) in Germany. Students can apply for overseas study through programs such as 3+1 or 2+2 during their undergraduate studies.

The School of Foreign Languages places great importance on the construction of practical training bases and internship/employment bases. Over the years, it has established over 40 such bases, meeting the internship and employment needs of graduates. In constructing these bases, the School strives for alignment with professional directions while also broadening its perspective. Based on establishing high-quality domestic bases, it is actively working to build overseas practical bases, providing great convenience for student internships and employment.

English (Teacher Education)

Educational Objectives:Guided by social needs, the English program aims to cultivate application-oriented English professionals with noble teacher ethics, a firm commitment to education, broad international perspectives, proficient English language skills, and educational teaching practical abilities. Graduates will be capable of skillfully using English in various roles such as education and teaching, management, foreign affairs, translation, and tour guiding, with a focus on cultivating qualified English teachers for primary and secondary schools.

Program Features:

1. The "Four-Dimensions and Dual-Innovation" practical teaching model runs through the entire student cultivation process. The four thematic dimensions form a synergistic force, conducting continuous practical teaching from the first to the fourth year, in-class and extra-curricular, on-campus and off-campus, supplemented by innovation and entrepreneurship training, providing students with diverse, systematic practical opportunities, effectively supporting future development.

2. Internship guidance implements a "Dual-Tutor System". University tutors focus on theoretical cultivation, while primary/secondary school teacher tutors focus on practical skills, working together to promote student development.

3. Implements professional and personalized tutoring for the TEM-4 and TEM-8 tests, postgraduate entrance exams, various competitions, and the Teacher Certification exam, building a "Teacher-Student Learning Community". Phonetics proficiency assessments are conducted for each student starting from the first year, ensuring meticulous cultivation.

4. Promotes "English + X" personalized cultivation. After completing the basic knowledge stage in the first year, professional direction guidance is provided, offering multiple tracks such as Teacher Education, Tourism Management, Foreign-Related Translation, and Business/Real Estate for students to choose from.

Main Courses:Comprehensive English, Advanced English, English Phonetics, English Audio-Visual & Speaking, English Speaking, English Reading, English Writing, Fundamentals of Translation Theory, General Linguistics, English Lexicology, British Literature, American Literature, Survey of English-Speaking Countries, Selected Readings from English Newspapers and Periodicals, Translation Theory and Practice, English Teaching Materials and Methodology, etc.

Career Directions:Primarily as English teachers in primary and secondary schools; can also be engaged in education, management, etc., in various English language training schools and other educational institutions; can work in government agencies, Sino-foreign trade and cultural institutions, foreign-funded enterprises, joint ventures, scientific research institutions, international travel agencies, etc.

Duration and Degree:Four years, awarded with Bachelor of Arts degree.

Application Requirement: Recruits students with an English language background.

Japanese

Educational Objectives:This program cultivates application-oriented Japanese professionals who meet the needs of regional socio-economic development, possess both moral integrity and professional competence, a solid foundation in Japanese language knowledge, certain international business knowledge, and strong professional practical ability and innovative spirit. Graduates can quickly adapt to market demands and engage in Japanese translation, management, etc., in Japanese-funded or Sino-Japanese joint ventures, foreign trade and economic departments, etc.

Program Features:

1.  Small-class teaching, focused on quality instruction.

2. Guided by the "Tutorial System" teaching model, cultivating innovative and practical talents, providing one-stop services from enrollment to employment.

3. Leveraging international cooperation to cultivate internationalized talents; students can study abroad through 3+1 or 3+2 models during their studies.

4. High-end domestic and international internship/employment bases comprehensively ensure employment quality.

Main Courses: Comprehensive Japanese, Advanced Japanese, Japanese Audio-Visual & Speaking, Japanese Conversation, Japanese Extensive Reading, Japanese Grammar and Writing, Japanese Translation Theory and Practice, Overview of Japanese Society, History of Modern Japanese Literature, Business Japanese, etc.

Career Directions:Engage in education, management, scientific research, etc., in primary/secondary schools, various Japanese language training schools, and other educational institutions; work in translation, business, management, etc., in various Japanese-funded enterprises, government agencies, Sino-foreign trade companies, foreign-funded enterprises, joint ventures, international travel agencies, etc.; can also pursue overseas study or further education.

Duration and Degree: Four years, awarded with Bachelor of Arts degree.

Application Requirement: No restriction on candidate's language background.

Korean

Educational Objectives: This program cultivates application-oriented talents with all-round development in morality, intelligence, physique, and aesthetics, who possess basic knowledge of the Korean language and strong practical skills in Korean listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation, master relevant knowledge about the culture, history, politics, economy, religion, and society of Korean-speaking countries and regions. Graduates will be capable of engaging in foreign trade sales, customs declaration, inspection, freight forwarding, foreign trade documentation, etc., as well as business negotiations, management, secretarial work, and service reception in various foreign-related enterprises and institutions. They will be morally and professionally qualified individuals with international perspectives.

Program Features:

1.Combines breadth and specialization, cultivating students' cross-cultural communication skills in different fields while enabling them to develop expertise in areas such as business, education, and journalism.

2. Combines Chinese and Korean faculty, adhering to a practical teaching philosophy, creating an all-Korean language teaching environment.

3. Oriented towards participation in various competitions at all levels to enhance students' external expressiveness and humanistic qualities.

4. Uses international exchange as a platform to cultivate compound foreign language talents with international perspectives.

5. Cooperates with high-quality internship and practice bases to provide students with excellent internship and employment services.

Main Courses:Basic Korean I-II, Intermediate Korean I-II, Advanced Korean I-II, Korean Extensive Reading I-IV, Korean Audio-Visual & Speaking I-IV, Elementary/Intermediate Korean Grammar, Korean Phonetics, Intermediate Korean Conversation I-II, Standard Korean Writing, Korean Translation Theory and Practice, Business Korean Translation, Korean Culture, History of Korean Literature, Business Korean.

Career Directions: Engage in education, consultation, translation, management, and related work in diplomacy, foreign trade, government agencies, schools, enterprises, and institutions; can also pursue overseas study or further education.

Duration and Degree: Four years, awarded with Bachelor of Arts degree.

Application Requirement: No restriction on candidate's language background.

Russian

Educational Objectives: This program cultivates application-oriented Russian talents who adapt to social needs, are well-rounded morally, intellectually, physically, and aesthetically, possess a solid foundation in Russian, and can engage in various roles such as high school Russian teacher, Russian business interpreter/translator, foreign trade sales, foreign trade documentation, customs declaration, etc. They will be competent for business negotiations, management, reception services, and other tasks in foreign-related work.

Program Features:

1. High-level teaching staff comprehensively ensures teaching quality.

2. Combines professional proficiency test tutoring with postgraduate entrance exam tutoring to comprehensively improve pass rates and postgraduate admission rates, achieving high-quality employment for students.

3. Integrates the "Tutorial System" teaching model with international exchanges, creating an internationalized compound talent cultivation model.

4. Combines knowledge learning with ability cultivation, fostering students' comprehensive qualities.

5. The program facilitates easy employment, good employment, and high-quality employment, attaching great importance to student internships and employment.

Main Courses: Basic Russian, Advanced Russian, Russian Audio-Visual & Speaking, Russian Speaking, Russian Extensive Reading, Russian Writing, History of Russian and Soviet Literature, Russian Teaching Methodology, Business Russian, Tourism Russian, etc.

Career Directions: High school Russian teacher, Russian tourism, government agencies, Sino-Russian trade and cultural institutions, foreign-funded enterprises, joint ventures, scientific research institutions, international travel agencies, various Russian language training institutions, etc.; can also pursue overseas study or further education.

Duration and Degree: Four years, awarded with Bachelor of Arts degree.

Application Requirement: No restriction on candidate's language background.

German

Educational Objectives: This program cultivates application-oriented German professionals with solid fundamental German language skills, systematic professional knowledge of German language and literature, and broad relevant interdisciplinary knowledge. Graduates will primarily engage in German business and trade, and can skillfully use German in translation, teaching, and management roles in sectors such as technology, culture, education, and tourism.

Program Features:

1. The "Four-Dimensions and Dual-Innovation" practical teaching model runs through the entire student cultivation process.

2. All specialized oral English courses are taught by high-level foreign experts.

3. Specially appointed professors teach "German for Automotive Industry" and "Business German" courses, clarifying career directions for students.

4. In addition to national and university scholarships, program-specific scholarships are provided, offered by internship/employment units.

5. Inter-university cooperation with the University of Applied Languages in Munich, Germany, provides students with high-quality study abroad opportunities.

Main Courses: Basic German, Advanced German, German Listening, German Conversation, German Reading, German Writing, German Translation (Written), German Interpretation (Oral), German Literature, German Linguistics, Society and Culture of German-Speaking Countries, Survey of German-Speaking Countries, etc.

Career Directions:Work in translation and clerical roles in government agencies, Sino-German trade and cultural institutions, foreign-funded enterprises, joint ventures, scientific research institutions, international travel agencies, various German language training institutions, etc.; can pursue further studies in German Economics and Diplomacy, Sino-German Cross-Cultural Studies, German Language and Literature, German Teaching, etc.; can also study in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other German-speaking countries.

Duration and Degree:Four years, awarded with Bachelor of Arts degree.

Application Requirement: No restriction on candidate's language background.

French

Educational Objectives:Seizing the opportunity of "New Liberal Arts" construction, the French program closely focuses on the needs for application-oriented foreign language talents in the new era, actively adapts to the new requirements of economic globalization for future foreign language talents, and aims to cultivate application-oriented French professionals with good moral character and national sentiment, broad international perspectives, good comprehensive quality, solid fundamental French skills and professional knowledge, high ability in French learning and application, mastery of international trade professional knowledge and skills, familiarity with Francophone societies and cultures, who can adapt to China's foreign exchange and academic research needs.

Program Features:

1. The "Four-Dimensions and Dual-Innovation" practical teaching model runs through the entire student cultivation process.

2. All specialized oral French courses are taught by high-level foreign experts.

3.Specifically offers courses like "French for Engineering", "French-Chinese Translation", and "French Teaching Theory and Practice" to meet multi-directional employment needs of students.

4. Salaried overseas internship and employment projects, as well as Au Pair and study abroad programs in France, are well-established, promoting the internationalization of talent cultivation.

5. Close communication and cooperation with the French Embassy and the French Consulate General in Shenyang, keeping abreast of the times to enjoy advanced foreign educational resources.

Main Courses: Elementary French, Intermediate French, Advanced French, French Grammar, Basic French Audio-Visual & Speaking, Basic French Reading, French Phonetics, Practical French Writing, Advanced French Test Preparation, French Conversation, French Extensive Reading, Overview of France, Business French, Tourism French, French-Chinese Translation, Selected Readings from French Newspapers and Periodicals, History of French Literature, French Teaching Theory and Practice, French Oral Presentation, French Translation Theory and Practice, French for Engineering, Consecutive Interpretation (Chinese-French), Academic Thesis Writing Guidance and Practice, etc.

Career Directions: Engage in education, management, scientific research, etc., in French language training schools and other educational institutions; can work in translation and clerical roles in government agencies, Sino-foreign trade, foreign-funded enterprises, joint ventures, scientific research institutions, international travel agencies, etc.; can pursue further studies in French Language and Literature, French-Chinese Translation, French Teaching, etc.; can also study in Francophone countries and regions.

Duration and Degree: Four years, awarded with Bachelor of Arts degree.

Application Requirement: No restriction on candidate's language background.

Business English

Educational Objectives: This program cultivates compound, application-oriented talents with all-round development in morality, intelligence, physique, aesthetics, and labor, who possess solid fundamental English skills, strong English language application ability, profound Chinese sentiment and broad international perspectives, good cross-cultural communication skills, comprehensive practical ability in international trade and cross-border e-commerce, and strong scientific and humanistic literacy. Graduates will be able to use relevant disciplinary knowledge to engage in foreign language and foreign trade activities in foreign trade and economic departments, foreign-related enterprises and institutions, education and teaching departments, etc.

Program Features:

1.Highlights " One Foundation, Three Directions " characteristic, offering flexible employment directions, focusing on cultivating application-oriented English talents who are "competent in business, teaching, and translation".

2. Focuses on intensively training students' English speaking ability and practical English skills, thereby laying a solid foundation for students to engage in various English-related jobs and enhancing employment flexibility.

3. Cooperates with multiple cross-border e-commerce companies, English education institutions, and schools to provide students with high-quality, broad-scope probation, internship, and employment opportunities.

4. Integrates theoretical and practical learning, emphasizing language skills, business knowledge, translation ability, and teaching ability alongside language skills.

Main Courses: Basic English, Basic English Phonetics, Basic English Grammar, TEM-4 Reading & Writing Fundamentals, Fundamentals of English Translation, Basic English Interpretation, Advanced English, International Trade, English Teaching Theory and Practice, Practical E-Commerce, Introduction to Cross-Cultural Business Communication, Introduction to International Marketing, etc.

Career Directions: Students can undertake business management, business translation, foreign trade negotiations, economic and trade secretarial work, English editing, English reporting, overseas business representation, foreign-related public relations, foreign-related tour guiding, etc., in government agencies, foreign affairs, foreign trade, foreign-funded enterprises, various foreign-related financial institutions, business management companies, professional translation agencies, publishing, news, tourism, high-end hotels, etc.; can also engage in teaching and scientific research in schools at various levels and English language training centers.

Duration and Degree: Four years, awarded with Bachelor of Arts degree.

Application Requirement: Recruits students with an English language background.

School Website: http://web1.bdxy.com.cn/wgy

Telephone: 0434-6091126