Tianjin University, a prestigious university directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China, stands as China’s first modern university that traces its roots back to Peiyang University, founded on October 2, 1895. It is esteemed both domestically and internationally for its motto of “seeking truth from facts” and its legacy of “upholding rigorous academic standards”. As an integral part of the humanities schools at Tianjin University, the School of Foreign Languages plays a pivotal role in the university’s internationalization strategy and its mission to develop into a globally recognized academic presence. To cultivate innovative talents with a strong sense of national commitment and global vision, the School strives to elevate itself to a first-level school aimed at “Empowering Global Connections and Cultural Integration through Language.” The School comprises the English Department, the College English Department, the Graduate English Department, and the Department for Multilingual Foreign Languages, as well as research institutes and centers such as the Institute for Global South Studies, the Center for Foreign Literatures, the Center for Translation and Intercultural Studies, TJU Writing Center of Foreign Languages, and TJU Contest Center for Foreign Languages. The School offers Undergraduate Program in English (listed as a priority development program at the national level), a master’s program in Foreign Languages and Literatures, and a master’s program in Translation and Interpreting. The School prides itself on a distinguished faculty renowned for their extensive teaching experience. Presently, there are 94 members, including 84 faculty members. The School currently enrolls over 220 postgraduate students and more than 170 undergraduates, totaling around 400 students. In addition to the teaching of the school’s subjects, it is also responsible for the English instruction for over 30,000 undergraduates, graduate students, and doctoral students across the university. The School has attained notable project proposals, such as Tianjin Higher Education Reform Research Project in 2023. The School’s research primarily focuses on area studies, translation studies, as well as foreign language and literature studies. Notably, the Institute for Global South Studies at Tianjin University, established by the School, stands as the first of its kind in China. Serving as a central hub for area studies, it aims to conduct comprehensive and interdisciplinary research encompassing the culture, language, economy, science and technology, politics, diplomacy, and education of Global South countries. The School provides a favorable environment for both teaching and research endeavors. It has cultivated robust partnerships with universities, research institutions, and social entities at home and abroad, as well as sustained collaborations with foreign experts. Besides, the School is equipped with well-furnished facilities like the simultaneous interpretation laboratory, advanced language laboratory, multifunctional language laboratory, translation workshop, smart teaching experience center, lecture hall, etc. Over the years, the School has hosted many influential conferences. These include forums for deans of foreign language schools from Excellence 9 universities aimed at enhancing the quality of foreign language education at both regional and national levels. Additionally, the School has organized seminars focused on improving the research and teaching competence of foreign language teachers. These events have been covered by reputable media outlets, such as Jin Yun, China News Service, and Tianjin Daily, contributing to the school’s growing academic influence. In recent years, students from the school have secured national awards in competitions like the China International College Students’ Innovation Competition 2023 and the National English Competitions for College students. After graduation, some students have secured positions in prestigious institutions such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education, as well as international organizations, universities, research institutes and media organizations. The graduates receive high acclaim from employers across various sectors. |
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