Philology and language teaching: Chinese language

60230100 – Philology and Language Teaching (Chinese Language)
Academic Degree – BACHELOR’S DEGREE
Study System – Credit-Modular System
Mode of Study – Full-time
Duration of Study – 4 years

1. What will you study?

Within this programme, students will not only systematically master one of the world’s oldest and most complex languages, but will also gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese philosophy, culture, and effective methods of teaching the Chinese language:

• Fundamentals of Linguistics: In-depth study of the specific features of Chinese phonetics, including the tonal system, Chinese characters and writing, lexicology, and grammar.
• Communication and HSK Standards: Fluency in everyday and academic communication, writing official letters and documents in Chinese, and developing reading and listening skills in accordance with the international HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) levels.
• Translation Studies: Professional techniques for simultaneous and written translation of business, technical, diplomatic, and literary texts from Chinese into Uzbek and vice versa.
• Modern Pedagogy: Innovative methods of teaching Chinese as a foreign language, cognitive approaches, and the psychology of helping learners memorise Chinese characters effectively.
• Culture and Civilization: Chinese history, Confucian and Daoist philosophy, literature and traditions, as well as contemporary Chinese economics and politics.

2. Why choose this programme?

Today, China is one of the world’s leading economic and technological powers. China is also one of Uzbekistan’s most important trading partners. Graduates of this programme will have unprecedented opportunities in the labour market:

• A high-income profession: The Belt and Road Initiative and growing Chinese investment have significantly increased the demand for highly proficient Chinese-speaking translators, managers, and consultants.
• Wide-ranging career opportunities: Graduates can work as teachers at educational institutions and Confucius Institutes, as leading specialists at Uzbek-Chinese joint ventures, and as promising professionals in logistics companies, embassies, and government institutions.
• Education and scholarships in China: The programme gives students a significant advantage in competing for fully funded scholarships offered by the Chinese government and Chinese universities, including CSC Scholarships, as well as opportunities to pursue master’s degrees at prestigious universities around the world.

3. Learning approach

The programme is delivered through a modern credit-modular system that is student-centred and fully aligned with international educational standards:

• Immersive Learning and Tone Practice: Classes are conducted primarily in Chinese by creating an immersive language environment. Special audio-lingual exercises are used to develop accurate pronunciation and tone production.
• Digital and Interactive Tools: The latest digital applications, such as Pleco, Skritter, and others, as well as mnemonic techniques, are actively used to make learning and writing complex Chinese characters easier.
• Independent and Project-Based Research: Students work individually and in groups on research projects related to contemporary Chinese economics, literature, and linguistics. Professors and instructors serve as mentors and academic guides throughout the process.
• Practicum: To apply their knowledge in real-world settings, students regularly undertake professional internships at joint ventures, chambers of commerce, translation centres, and educational institutions.

Students complete 60 ECTS credits per academic year. Educational programmes are developed based on feedback from employers, ensuring that the education remains relevant and aligned with modern requirements.