University Foundation Program (UFP)

University Foundation Program (UFP) Non-Degree

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E-mail : apply@acasc.cn

  • Application Deadline:2017/12/30
  • Tuition:¥40000.00
  • Application Fee:¥800.00
  • Service Fee:¥350.00
School Information

Donghua University (DHU), formerly China Textile University, was founded in 1951. Located in the downtown area in Shanghai and adjacent to Hongqiao Economic Development Zone, DHU is one of the state-key universities directly under the Ministry of Educatio

Find more information on the university website
How To Apply

Applying through ACASC generally takes a few minutes to complete. It takes 5 steps to complete the application.

1. Click “Apply Now” button at the top of the page.

2. Fill in online application form.

3. Upload required documents.

4. Pay the application fee and the ACASC service fee

5. Click “Submit” button.

Important notice: In order to apply, you need to create an account with ACASC.

  • UFP offers a unique pathway to English taught Business degree programs in China’s most exciting and international city, Shanghai.

  • UFP gives students the skills that will help them succeed at university level, so it is also open to students who plan to study non-business degrees or at other universities.

  • UFP core courses consist of English for Academic Purposes, Computing, and Mathematics. Students who wish to study a business degree can also take electives in Business and Economics. The course of IELTS Exam Skills is offered for students who want to maintain a range of options for their future studies.

Learning Objectives

Language Skills

  • Listening: be familiar with the features of academic lectures; be able to identify main and supporting points; and take effective notes.

  • Speaking: take an active part in group discussion; and prepare, and deliver an oral presentation.

  • Reading: engage with a range of introductory level academic texts on a variety of topics. And be familiar with a range of academic text types; develop comprehension at paragraph, and sentence level; apply effective reading strategies; develop awareness of intertextuality; and take effective notes.

  • Writing: produce written work which is well-organized, relevant, and makes use of appropriate terminology and academic style.

Academic Skills

  • Identify problems, apply knowledge and skills in finding solutions and evaluate these solutions.

  • Interpret and analyze a range of information beyond mere description.

  • Make good use of IT as required (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, email and the internet).

  • Work as a member of a team by cooperating with others, negotiating, listening to others in the group, sharing responsibilities/tasks and meeting deadlines.

Curriculum

English for Academic Purpose (EAP) is the core of our Foundation Program. Students will focus on English and General Education Courses (GEC) in their first semester study. A few fundamental Business Courses (BUS) will be added as elective courses in the second semester.


Course Name

Credits

Category

Type

First Semester

(Lower Level)

Comprehensive English I

8

EAP

Required (R)

In-classroom Writing Tutorial I

2

EAP

R

Project Work I

4

EAP

R

Professional & Life Skills I

2

EAP

R

Basic Math I

3

GEC

R (Can be exempted)

Computer I

2

GEC

R (Can be exempted)

Practice Credits

1

EAP

R

Road to College Success

2

GEC

Elective (E)

General Outline of China

2

GEC

E


Total Credits

22(R)


Second Semester (Upper Level)

Comprehensive English II

5

EAP

R

In-classroom Writing Tutorial II

2

EAP

R

Project Work II

4

EAP

R

Professional & Life Skills II

2

EAP

R

Basic Math II

3

GEC

R(can be exempted)

Computer II

2

GEC

R(can be exempted)

Practice Credit

1

EAP

R

IELTS Exam Skills

2

LNG

E

Road to College Success

2

GEC

E

General Outline of China

2

GEC

E

Introduction to Business

2

BUS

E

Cross-culture Communication

2

BUS

E

Microeconomics

3

BUS

E

Macroeconomics

3

BUS

E

Total

19(R)+up to 6(E)

Note: If student has Math or Computer exempted, he/she can choose one elective courses for free.

Students who would like to study Chinese language may take evening, weekend or vocational programs at extra cost. * The curriculum is subject to change.

Meet Your Instructors

As the core of our Foundation Program, all the EAP instructors have strong professional backgrounds and many years of extensive English language teaching experience to international students.

Mr. Christopher Fay (U.K.)

  • B.A.(Hons) in English Language & Literature

  • BSc. (Hons.) Economics & Management

  • Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELTA), Cambridge

  • DELTA (Cambridge) qualification

  • Former IELTS Speaking and Writing Examiner

  • Over 18 years of English language teaching experience on ESL, EAP, IELTS preparation, International Foundation Year courses in Turkey, Spain, Indonesia, Australia, UK and China

Mr. Trevor Wadlow (U.K.)

  • B.A. (hons) in English Studies

  • Trinity TESOL Certificate

  • Former IELTS Examiner for 4 years

  • Edit textbooks for English language study

  • Over 10 years of English language teaching experience as TEFL and EFL and EAP teacher to students of a mix nationality

Ms. Cecilia Estoque (the Philippines)

  • B.Sc. in Education, Major English Language and Literature

  • MA in Instructional Design and Technology

  • Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELTA), Cambridge

  • Professional Licensed Teacher

  • Over 17 years of English language teaching experience to university students

  • Business Presentation Skills Trainer and Academic Writing Lecturer

Mr. AJ Orpia (the Philippines)

  • B.A. in Broadcast Communication

  • Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

  • Over 17 years of English language teaching experience on General, Business and Academic English, ESP, IELTS, and TOEFL

*All the lecturers of General Education courses and fundamental Business courses are offered by CIP teachers with relevant academic qualifications, many years of teaching experience in universities and working experience in related industries.


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