Pilot Program, English &Translation and Interpreting
1.Aims
The pilot program in Humanities was as part of the SES’s effective humanistic reform of its English teaching, which is built on the philosophy that the cultivation of high-end innovative talents should start from the undergraduate level. The program focuses on the construction of the students’ knowledge about Chinese and foreign literature, history and philosophy and the development of research skills and competences in Humanities and Social Sciences. It is yet another effort by the SES to explore new ways and new models for the cultivation of high-end English majors and research talents in Humanities and Social Sciences and Regional and National Studies to meet the urgent needs of the strategic development of the country.
2.Outcomes
Ⅰ. Solid English language skills, including comprehensive skills in listening, speaking, reading,writing and translating.
Ⅱ. Knowledge about Chinese and foreign literature, history and philosophy, and a broad horizon of liberal arts;
Ⅲ. Mastery of the basics of five major disciplinary directions, i.e. English Linguistics, Literature, Culture Studies, Translation and Interpreting, and Regional and National Studies, and choose one of them as the field of further academic pursuit.
Ⅳ. Sound knowledge about the chosen research field;
Ⅴ. Mastery of basic research skills of Humanities and Social Sciences, including strong problem awareness and the ability to conduct academic research;
Ⅵ. A good command of a second foreign language.
3.Duration
The duration of the program is normally four years, but students can complete the program in a minimum of three years or a maximum of six years. For more information about the policies about the registration and credit system for full-time undergraduates, please consult the relevant documents issued by Shanghai International Studies University.
4.Degree and Credits
Students must earn 160 credits by fulfilling all the requirements within the given period. Those who meet the standards will be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
5.Curriculum
The curriculum consists of five components: general education, basic disciplinary education, humanistic studies (selected readings of original classics, research methodology, Chinese literature and culture and international studies), elective disciplinary education and practical education.
For more information, please consult the attached list “Curriculum: Pilot Program in Humanities”.
6.Disciplinary Core Courses and Featured Courses
Disciplinary Core Courses: Advanced English, Academic Writing in English, Advanced Translation, Selected Readings of Classics and Critiques, Basic Research Methodology of Humanities and Social Sciences, Chinese Literature and Culture, History of British Literature, History of American Literature, History of European Literature, Comparative Literature, Western Philosophy, History of Western Civilization, Eastern and Western Culture, Introduction to Research on English-speaking Countries
Featured Courses: Academic Skills and Competence (under mentorship), Serial Lectures: Chinese and Foreign Humanities Classics, Western Cultural Studies (under international studies), History of Chinese Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Research Methodology, Academic Writing for Specialized Audiences
7.“Multilingual+” Strategy
For more information, please consult the relevant content in “Program: Bachelor of Arts in English Studies” and “Program: Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Interpreting.”
8.Studying abroad
For more information, please consult the relevant content in “Program: Bachelor of Arts in English Studies” and “Program: Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Interpreting.”
