Established in 2005 as one of the first academic departments in Guangzhou Xinhua University (formerly Xinhua College of Sun Yat-sen University), the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature has developed into the School of Foreign Languages to meet the dynamic demands for foreign language talents. Based on the long-standing academic reputation of Sun Yat-sen University, the SFL now stands at the forefront of foreign language studies in southern China.
The SFL offers 4 four-year undergraduate degree programs, B.A. English (Translation and Education), B.A. Business English, B.A. Spanish and B.A. Portuguese, and the College English Division provides English education to non-English majors across the Xinhua University. More than 2000 undergraduate students are enrolled in our programs.
The SFL has approximately 140 faculty members, including 12 full professors, 13 associate professors and 7 foreign experts, and the remainders are experienced teachers from prestigious universities at home and abroad. Guest professors in the school are renowned experts from multiple fields.
B.A. English (Translation and Education)
The English program commits itself to nurturing quality professionals in both translation and education. The Translation module takes pride in a dedicated faculty with rich experiences in translation and interpreting, it foregrounds bilingual proficiency, communication skills as well as knowledge and expertise for translation and interpreting. The Education module trains students to enter the teaching profession in English language at the primary and secondary level, making them more competitive on the job market.
With a state-of-the-art Simultaneous Interpreting Lab, Computer-Assisted Translation Lab and a variety of partnered Internship Bases, we offer students an authentic environment to hone hands-on skills in practice. The third year electives of this program are shared with the sister degree, B.A. Business English, to provide students with knowledge of English used in the business world.
B.A. Business English
Headed by a team of vibrant Business English teachers with real-world experiences, the Business English program is designed to meet the needs of modern business in the era of globalization. Forerun as B.A. English (Economics and Trade module) since 2005, this program has witnessed a significant upgrade. The Business English Lab was newly established to involve students in business activities in a simulated environment. Students of this program are expected to have a good understanding of the uses of English in the context of international trade and cross-border E-commerce, as well as the analytical abilities welcomed by potential employers with global aspirations.
B.A. Spanish
The Spanish program serves the growing demands of Sino-European and Sino-Latin American trade. This program boasts of a faculty with all members having international education backgrounds; students can enjoy numerous hours with foreign experts. Academic exchange programs with leading universities in Spain are available.
B.A. Portuguese
With a strong faculty of international backgrounds, the Portuguese program aims to cultivate high-level interdisciplinary professionals to cater to the needs of economic development between China and the countries south of the equator where Portuguese is the most spoken language. Academic cooperation partners include the University of Aveiro and the Nova University of Lisbon in Portugal.
Career Prospect
The degree programs are gateways to many careers, preparing students for employments in a vast range of areas, such as translation and interpreting, teaching, business and finance, internet and e-commerce，government and public institutions.
Dr.Liao Yiqing
Dean of the School of Foreign Languages