English Major

Aims:This major aims for advanced talents with all-round development in the fields of virtue, intelligence, physical conditions, mind status and community service. It provides extensive training in research and practice in English Grammar, English Speaking, English Listening, English Phonetics, English and American Literature, Linguistics, Translation Studies, and English Teaching Methodology, which will equip students with good English proficiency and basic theoretical knowledge of humanities and social sciences. With international vision, good humanistic quality and intercultural awareness, the undergraduates can be skilled and prepared for a sustainable career in enterprises or institutions of foreign affairs, education, economy, culture, science and technology, military, working at the positions relative to translation, business, education, management, foreign affairs and research etc.

Main Courses:English Speaking, English Listening, English Phonetics, English Grammar, English Intensive Reading, English Extensive Reading, Advanced English, English Writing, A General Introduction to English-speaking Countries, English Literature, American Literature, Introduction to Linguistics, Translation between English and Chinese, Interpreting, Introduction to Translation Studies, English Teaching Methodology.

Employment:The undergraduates can apply for enterprises, institutions and positions relative to international affairs, foreign trades, finance, cross cultural practices, English education, scientific research, translation and publishing.

Duration:4 years

Degree Awarded :Bachelor of Arts