1. Japanese

^{This program is a national-level first-class undergraduate major development initiative. Rooted in the forefront of economic and trade cooperation between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Japan, it adopts a dual-track training model featuring a “Japanese major+ micro-major” approach. Building on a solid foundation in the core competencies of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation, students may pursue a minor in International Economics and Trade or Cross-Border E-Commerce to acquire practical skills in international trade practices, business negotiation, cross-border e-commerce operations, and new media marketing, thereby truly achieving “one degree, two sets of skills.” Aligned with the hiring needs of Japanese-funded enterprises, the program focuses on developing three key practical competencies: Business Japanese Translation, Business Japanese Interpretation, and Japanese-Language Cross-Border E-commerce Operations. Students have the opportunity to obtain relevant authoritative certifications. Graduates are highly sought after by Japanese-funded enterprises, cross-border e-commerce companies, and international trade firms in the Greater Bay Area. Career paths include positions at Japanese-funded institutions in China, Japanese-language operations in cross-border e-commerce, international business, and Japanese language education and training. Graduates may also pursue further studies at renowned universities both domestically and abroad.}

^{(1) Main Discipline: Foreign Languages and Literature}

^{(2) Major Courses}

^{Required courses are: Essential Japanese (I), Basic Japanese Conversation (1), BasicJapanese (2), Basic Japanese Conversation (2), Basic JapaneseListening, Viewing and Speaking (1), Basic Japanese (3), Basic Japanese Listening, Viewing and Speaking (2), Basic Japanese (4), Basic Japanese Listening, Viewing and Speaking (3), Basic Japanese Writing, Advanced Japanese (1), Japanese Translation Theory and Practice, Advanced Japanese (II), Japanese Interpreting Theory and Practice, and Academic Writing and Research Methods.}

^{Elective courses of this major include: Survey of Japan, Business Japanese Conversation, Japanese Reading, Modern Japanese Grammar (1), Modern Japanese Grammar (2), Business Japanese Listening, Viewing and Speaking (1), Business Japanese Listening, Viewing and Speaking (2), Intercultural Communication, Business Japanese Writing, Introductionto Japanese Linguistics, Introduction to Japanese Literature, Japanese Public Speaking and Debating, Classical Japanese Grammar, Foreign-Related Legal Practice (Japanese), Japanese Language Practice (1), Japanese Language Practice (2), Japanese Language Practice (3), Simultaneous Interpretation in Japanese, Japanese History, History of Sino-Japanese Relations, Appreciation of Japanese Films and Television, Selected Readings of Japanese Newspaper and Periodical Information, Business Japanese Translation, Business Japanese Interpretation, A Japanese Course on Chinese Culture, Survey of Japanese Culture, Studies of Japanese Language and Culture, Japanese Literature: Selective Reading, Comparison of Chinese and Japanese Customs and Cultures, Advanced Japanese (III), Corporate Finance in Japan, Japanese Invested Enterprises' Financial Management, Fundamentals of Japanese Accounting, Japanese Marketing, Japanese Finance, and Legal Japanese Translation.}

2. Korean Language (Specialized Program Supported by the “Belt and Road”Grant)

^{This program innovatively establishes a three-dimensional training system integrating “foreign languages, international trade, and digital technology.” It offers a “3+1” joint training program with South Korean universities such as Sangmyung University and Chungnam National University, collaborates with over 10 Chinese and South Korean enterprises to establish internship bases, and invites corporate leaders and executives to serve as industry mentors. The program focuses on developing three cutting-edge course modules: cross-border e-commerce practices, business negotiations for the China-South Korea Free Trade Agreement, and artificial intelligence translation technology. Through practical projects such as Korean language service positions at the Canton Fair, Sino-Korean e-commerce live-streaming competitions, and Sino-Korean economic and trade simulation negotiations, students concurrently obtain TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) certificates as well as qualifications as Cross-Border E-Commerce Operators and E-Commerce Specialists from Alibaba International. This ensures a seamless transition from the classroom to the workplace, effectively achieving the goal of cultivating well-rounded professionals who “master Korean, deeply understand economic and trade regulations, and possess digital skills.” Graduates can pursue careers in government agencies, enterprises, and public institutions in areas such as economic and trade operations, management, translation, and teaching. Furthermore, leveraging the university’s industry partnerships and their own digital skills, they can realize their entrepreneurial dreams in the fields of international trade and cross-border services.}

^{(1) Major Discipline: Foreign Languages and Literature}

^{(2) Major Courses}

^{Required courses are: Essential Korean (I), Essential Korean (II), Essential Korean (III),Essential Korean (IV), Audio-Visual Korean (I), Korean Video-viewing, Listening and Speaking (2), Korean Grammar, Korean Reading (I),Advanced Korean (1), Advanced Korean (II), Korean-Chinese Translation, Chinese-Korean Translation, and Thesis Writing and BasicResearch Methods.}

^{Elective courses of this major are divided into 2 modules.}

^{Optional Courses for Module 1 – Language & Translation Pathway: Spoken Korean, Korean Speech and Eloquence, Korean Reading (2), Korean Writing (1), Korean Writing (2), Audio-Visual Korean (3), Korean Video-viewing, Listening and Speaking (4), Korean Video-viewing, Listening and Speaking on Economy and Trade, Korean Video-viewing, Listening and Speaking on Business, Korean Network Journal Information Selective Reading, Korean Translation Theory and Practice, Korean Interpretation, Artificial Intelligence Translation, Korean-Chinese Cultural Translation, Introduction to Korean Linguistics, Contrastive Studies of Korean and Chinese Languages, Exhibition Korean, and Korean for Hospitality and Tourism.}

^{Optional Courses for Module 2 – Literature & Culture Pathway: North and South Korean Survey, History of Korean (DPRK & KR) Classical Literature, Selected Readings of Korean (DPRK & KR) Literature, Contemporary Korean Literature and Social Culture, Overview of Korean Literature, Chinese-Korean Comparative Literature, Korean Peninsula Culture and Cross-Cultural Communication, The Appreciation of Korean Movies, History of the Korean Peninsula, Introduction to Korean Peninsula National and Regional Studies, and Comparison of Chinese and Korean Folk Culture.}

3. Arabic (Program Supported by the “Belt and Road” Special Grant)

^{This program aims to cultivate applied professionals with well-rounded development inmorality, intellect, physical fitness, aesthetics, and work ethic. Students will build a solid foundation in Arabic, develop strong practical Arabic language skills, and become well-versed in prevailing international trade rules, customary practices, foreign trade laws and regulations of Arabic-speaking markets. Additionally, they must master basic skills in English as a second language, enabling them to pursue careers in management, translation, economic and trade practice, and teaching within government agencies, enterprises, and public institutions. This program fully implementsthe “3+1,” “2+2,” and “3+1+2”international talent development models. It has signed international cooperative education agreements with Tanta University, Suez Canal University, Ain Shams University, and Alexandria University in Egypt; the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates; University of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia; Yarmouk University in Jordan; and Damascus University in Syria. After completing the corresponding phase oftheir studies in China, students may proceed to partner institutions to continue their studies for the remaining phases: upon completion of the “3+1” program, credits earned can be transferred to this university; upon completion of the “2+2” or “3+1+2” programs, students will receive academic certificates and degrees issued by both institutions.}

^{(1) Major Discipline: Foreign Languages and Literature}

^{(2) Major Courses}

^{Required courses are: Introduction to Arabic Phonetics, Basic Arabic (1), Basic Arabic (2), Basic Arabic (3), Basic Arabic (4), Advanced Arabic (I),Advanced Arabic (II), Area Studies of Arab Countries, Arabic-Chinese Translation, and Chinese-Arabic Translation.}

^{Elective courses of this major include: Multimedia-aided Arabic Listening (1), Multimedia-aided Arabic Listening (2), Multimedia-aided Arabic Listening (3), Multimedia-aided Arabic Listening (4), Spoken Arabic (1), Spoken Arabic (2), Spoken Arabic (3), Spoken Arabic (4), Concise Arabic Grammar (1), Concise Arabic Grammar (2), Arab World Studies, Arabic Reading, Arabic Writing, Arab Society and Culture, Study onthe Arabic Current Affairs, Arabic Dialects, Brief History of Arab, Interpreting Theory and Practice of the Arabic Language, Introductionto Arabic Linguistics, Survey of Arab Culture, Introduction to Arab Literature, Intercultural Communication, Arabic Literature: Selective Reading, Academic Paper Writing, Arabic for Foreign Affairs, Tourism Arabic, Selected Readings of Arabic Newspapers and Periodicals, Studyof Arabic Engineering Construction Project Documents, Understanding Contemporary China: Arabic Reading and Writing, Understanding Contemporary China: Arabic Speech, and Understanding Contemporary China: Chinese-Arabic Translation.}

4. Thai Language (Program Supported by the “Belt and Road” Special Grant)

^{This program closely responds to the demand for applied and multidisciplinary Thai language professionals in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the “Belt and Road” Initiative. It is dedicated to cultivating high-quality, applied professionals with strong Thai language proficiency, knowledge of international trade and economics, an understanding of Thailand’s sociopolitical landscape and culture, as well as strong business practical skills and cross-cultural communication abilities, to meet the demand for international talent in Sino-Thai economic and trade exchanges and cooperation. The Thai Language program maintains a deep partnership with Srinakharinwirot University in Thailand, offering two study abroad models: the “3+1” Sino-Thai Joint Training Programand the “2+2” Sino-Thai Joint Training Dual Degree Program. Students may select the learning path that best aligns with their personal development plans. Tuition fees during the study period in Thailand are fully covered by the university’s special study abroad scholarship. Graduates may pursue careers in government agencies, public institutions and private enterprises, and multinational corporations, engaging in cross-border trade, business management, translation, and foreign legal consulting. They may also choose to pursue further studies in Thailand, work in Thailand on assignment, or launch entrepreneurial ventures such as Sino-Thai cross-border e-commerce businesses.}

^{(1) Major Discipline: Foreign Languages andLiterature}

^{(2) Major Courses}

^{Required courses are: Basic Thai, Basic Thai (2), Basic Thai (3), Basic Thai (4), Advanced Thai (1), Advanced Thai (2), Thai: Viewing, Listening and Speaking (1), Survey of Thailand, Thai Oral Language (1), Businessand Trade Thai Reading (1), Business Thai Translation (1), BusinessThai Translation (2), Business Thai Interpretation (1), and Business Thai Interpretation (2).}

^{Elective courses of this major include: Thai: Viewing, Listening and Speaking (2),Thai: Viewing, Listening and Speaking (3), Thai: Viewing, Listening and Speaking (4), Thai Grammar, Spoken Thai (2), Thai for Tourism, Business Thai Conversation, Business Thai Writing, Thai Reading for Economy and Trade (2), Thai Digital Content Creation, Thai Public Speaking, Selected Readings of Thai Newspapers and Periodicals, History of Thai Literature, Selected Readings of Thai Literature, Fundamentals of Thailand-Related Law, and Information Retrieval and Thesis Writing.}