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 the areas of English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating. We train capable students to work in translation, research, teaching and administration within the foreign affairs office, economic and trade organizations, culture and education, journalism and the press, scientific research, and tourism 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 areas of English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating; the students who choose to pursue Foreign Affairs Administration as a profession must systematically study and master the basic theories and elementary knowledge of this profession. The students must thoroughly know the rules and regulations concerning the Foreign Affairs Administration in China. They must be competent in doing the work of the Foreign Affairs Administration, and they are required to 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: Public Relations, Correspondence in Foreign Affairs, British and American Culture, the Principle of Administration, the Theory and Practice of Diplomacy, and Diplomatic Protocol.
Length of Schooling: Four years for the undergraduate program (Bachelor of Art Degree is awarded to undergraduates) Three years for a non-degree program.