This academic major is offered to prepare versatile men and women with professional skills in English, a solid foundation in the English language, and competency in English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating. We train capable students to work in the areas of translation, research, teaching in tourism, foreign affairs office, economic and trade organizations, culture and education, journalism and the press, and scientific research departments.
Apart from learning the basic theories and elementary knowledge of the English language, culture, history, politics, economics and diplomacy; and being trained in the skills of English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating; the students who choose Tourism as a profession, must master the basic theories and elementary knowledge of the tourism profession. They must also know the policies, regulations, and development of tourism in China, be competent in doing the work of tourism administration, and master a second foreign language.
Required Courses: Comprehensive English (Basic English and Advanced English), English Reading, English Grammar, Oral English, English Listening, English Translation, English Writing, English Interpretation, English Newspaper, Reading, and Computer Application.
Main Professional Courses: Tourism Culture, Introduction to Tourism, Tourist Geography, Tourist Psychology, Diplomatic Protocol, and Correspondence in Foreign Affairs.
Length of Schooling: Four years for the undergraduate program (Bachelor of Arts Degree is awarded to undergraduates.) Three years for a non-degree program.