The Practical Activities of Studying Abroad—
Sponsored by Xianyang Normal University
International Exchange and Cooperation College of Xianyang Normal University is to organize the practical activities of studying abroad—sponsored by Xianyang Normal University for overseas students for the purpose of customizing distinctively featured practical activities of studying abroad for overseas college students who have the intention of coming to China to learn Chinese and traditional Chinese culture, to visit historical and cultural relics, and to conduct English teaching.
I. Features of the Practical Activities of Studying Abroad
● Attend Chinese learning classes in Xianyang Normal University for the purpose of enjoying Chinese language, art and traditional culture.
●Visit Emperor Qin’s Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Qianling Mausoleum, Huaqing Hot Spring, Zhaoling Museum, Big ose Pada, Xi’an City Wall, Xi’an Steles Forest Museum, Shaanxi History Museum and Hibiscus Garden of the Tang Dynasty, etc. for the purpose of understanding Chinese history and traditional culture.
●Conduct English teaching for the all-round improvement and fostering of one’s talents in different aspects.
●Widen one’s life horizon, experience a different culture and custom. Make acquaintance of friends of another country for the establishment of international friendship.
●Arrange for communicating with Chinese students in terms of learning traditional Chinese culture and art.
II. Chinese courses
●Learn Communicative Oral Chinese, Poetry in the Tang Dynasty, Calligraphy, Traditional Chinese Painting, and Traditional Chinese Folk Songs in International Exchange and Cooperation College of Xianyang Normal University. Rich and colorful practical activities will be carried out such as the enjoyment of Chinese films, the practice of Taijiquan, and the self-making of artistic performances and programs.
●Small-class mode in class organization, teaching conducted by experienced teachers of great expertise from Xianyang Normal University with full guarantee of teaching quality.
●The Diploma of Learning Chinese will be awarded by Xianyang Normal University at the end of the session.
III. Practical Activity in English Language Teaching
●Teach oral English and listening to Chinese students and introduce the cultural characteristics and customs and habits of the country you come from, etc.
●Carry out practical activities, such as outdoor sports exercises, learning to sing foreign songs, playing games and organizing English corners, etc.
IV. Students to be recruited
Those who have a considerable basic competence of British English or American English, eligible as a teacher in British English or American English teaching practicum, healthy and well-disciplined.
V. Expenses for the Practical Activities of Studying Abroad
| Duration of the Practical Activities of Studying Abroad
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Expenses
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Accommodation
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| Five Weeks
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￥7900RMB/person
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Guesthouse
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Expenses cover
（1）Tuition, material costs, course hour payments, and expenses for interpreters in the course of the practical activities of studying abroad.
（2）Lodging fee. Guesthouse is to be the place where one stays during the practical activities (with two people sharing a room).
（3）Security and liability insurance within China.
（4）Payments for tickets for the visiting of scenic spots, transportation, tourist guide service during the journey of exploration.
（5）Diet fee. Meals are to be arranged by the college.
Expenses do not include
（1）Return plane tickets;
（2）Other allowances.
Note: These expenses are to be calculated for a group made up of more than 20 people. For groups with the number of people under 20, the expenses will be increased 500 yuan for one person.
VI. Schedules for the Practical Activities
Three weeks of practical activities of studying abroad
| Time and
Content
Date
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Morning（8：30-11：50）
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Afternoon（14：30-17：50）
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| 8：30-10：00
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10：20-11：50
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14：30-16：00
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16：20-17：50
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| First Day
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Arrive at Xianyang Normal University, visit the campus, and familiarize oneself with its surroundings.
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| Second Day
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School-Opening Ceremony
Communicative Oral Chinese
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Learning Calligraphy
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Learning Poetry in the Tang Dynasty
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Practicing Taijiquan
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| Third Day
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Cultural Inspection: VisitingEmperor Qin’s Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Big ose Pada, Xi’an Steles Forest Museum, Shaanxi History Museum
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| Fourth Day
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Communicative Oral Chinese
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Singing Traditional Chinese Folk Songs
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Arrangement and Practice of Closing Ceremony Programs
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| Fifth Day
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Learning Poetry in the Tang Dynasty
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Practicing Taijiquan
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Communicative Oral Chinese
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Watching Chinese Films
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| Sixth Day
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Cultural Inspection: VisitingQianling Mausoleum, Zhaoling Mausoleum Museum, Maoling Mausoleum Museum
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| Seventh Day
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Communicative Oral Chinese
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Singing Traditional Chinese Folk Songs
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Traditional Chinese Painting
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Conducting Cultural Exchange Activities with Chinese Students
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| Eighth Day
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have a day off
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| Ninth Day
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Communicative Oral Chinese
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Chinese Culture and Calligraphy
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Arrangement of Closing Ceremony and Performances
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| Tenth Day
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Learning Poetry in the Tang Dynasty
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Traditional Chinese Painting
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Communicative Oral Chinese
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Practicing Taijiquan
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| Eleventh Day
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Communicative Oral Chinese
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Singing Traditional Chinese Folk Songs
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Learning Poetry in the Tang Dynasty
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Learning Calligraphy
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| Twelfth Day
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Traditional Chinese Painting
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Conducting Artistic Exchange Activities with Chinese Students
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Arrangement of Closing Ceremony and Performances
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| Thirteenth Day
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Cultural Inspection: Visiting Xianyang Museum, Excursions at Weibin Park and Xianyang Lake, Shopping
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| Fourteenth Day
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have a day off
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| Fifteenth Day
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Communicative Oral Chinese
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Learning Calligraphy
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Learning Poetry in the Tang Dynasty
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Traditional Chinese Painting
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| Sixteenth Day
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Learning Poetry in the Tang Dynasty
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Singing Traditional Chinese Folk Songs
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Communicative Oral Chinese
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Practicing Taijiquan
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| Seventeenth Day
|
Communicative Oral Chinese
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Traditional Chinese Painting
|
Arrangement of Closing Ceremony and Performances
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| Eighteenth Day
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Cultural Inspection: Visiting Xi’an City Wall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, and Hibiscus Garden of the Tang Dynasty
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| Nineteenth Day
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Learning Poetry in the Tang Dynasty
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Singing Traditional Chinese Folk Songs
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Watching Chinese films
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Learning Calligraphy
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| Twentieth Day
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Communicative Oral Chinese
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Practicing Taijiquan
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Traditional Chinese Painting
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Conducting Cultural Exchange Activities with Chinese Students
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| Twenty-first Day
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Holding Course Completion Ceremony with Performances of Programs as well as the Awarding of Diplomas
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Self-arrangements
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Two weeks of English Language Teaching practicum
| Time and
Content
Date
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Morning（8：30-11：50）
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Afternoon（15：00-17：00）
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| 8：30-10：00
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10：20-11：50
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| Twenty-second Day
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School-Opening Ceremony
Oral English and Listening (Theme: Self-introduction, Introduction to One’s Family and Friends）
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Outdoor Sports Activity
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| Twenty-third Day
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Oral English and Listening (Theme: Sports and Hobbies）
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Learning to Sing Foreign Songs
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| Twenty-fourth Day
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Oral English and Listening (Theme: Holidays in China and the West）
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Enjoyment of Foreign Films and Appreciation
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| Twenty-fifth Day
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Oral English and Listening (Theme: Appearances and Personality）
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Arrangement and Practice of Programs
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| Twenty-sixth Day
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Oral English and Listening (Theme: Geography and Tourism）
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English Corner Activity
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| Twenty-seventh Day
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have a day off
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| Twenty-eighth Day
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have a day off
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| Twenty-ninth Day
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Oral English and Listening (Theme: Food and Etiquette）
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Outdoor Sports Activity
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| Thirtieth Day
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Oral English and Listening (Theme: Value and Belief）
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Enjoyment of Foreign Films and Appreciation
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| Thirty-first Day
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Oral English and Listening (Theme: Health and Diet)
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Playing Games
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| Thirty-second Day
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Oral English and Listening (Theme: Environmental Protection)
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Arrangement and Practice of Programs
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| Thirty-third Day
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Oral English and Listening (Theme: Information Feedback and Free Talk）
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Holding Course Completion Ceremony with Performances of Programs as well as the Awarding of Diplomas
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| Thirty-fourth Day
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have a day off
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| Thirty-fifth Day
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take a leave
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Note:In English Language Teaching practicum, everyone will be paid 50 yuan/hour.
Security safeguard measures for the practical activities of studying abroad
1．To reinforce security prevention and safeguard measures for every link inthe practical activities of studying abroad.
2．In the course of ELT practicum of the practical activities of studying abroad, a teacher is to be assigned for the plenipotentiary organization, coordination, and supervision of ELT practicum.
3．We are to provide every student with a whole range of security insurance.
Way of Contact:
International Exchange and Cooperation College, Xianyang Normal University
Address: Wenlin Road, Weicheng District, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province, China
Liaison officer：Ms Hou
Tel/Fax：86-29-33720011 86-29-33720661
