Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China
H.B.U.T. International Teachers’ Handbook 2015-2016
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国际交流与合作处 DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China
WELCOME TO HUBEI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (H.B.U.T.) A TIER 1, STATE OWNED UNIVERSITY, IN WUHAN, HUBEI PROVINCE, CHINA
Hubei University of Technology (HBUT) is a Tier 1, state owned university, located in Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province. It is a multi-disciplinary university under the direct administration of Hubei Province.
HBUT offers degrees in engineering, economics, science, art design, English and management. HBUT has formed ties with universities, colleges and research institutions around the world.
HBUT actively participates in international academic exchanges and has established a wide range of close collaborations with a number of high-level universities from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
HBUT currently has many undergraduate and postgraduate international cooperative programs, as well as a variety of short- term student exchange programs. A number of prestigious scholars have come to visit HBUT and delivered lectures.
It offers first-class teaching, training and logistic service facilities, abundant library resources (a new library - the biggest in Wuhan), and a complete range of basic and specialized laboratories.
Mrs. Amy Long, Director of Department of International Relations Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction of H.B.U.T...... 1 1.1. Academic Departments and Programs in H.B.U.T...... 1 1.2. Academic Departments Contacts...... 3 2. Department of International Relations (D.I.R.)...... 4 2.1. Location...... 4 2.1. Administrative Personnel...... 4 2.2. International Liaison Teachers...... 6 3. Why Going With H.B.U.T. is a Smart Choice...... 7 3.1. Benefits Package...... 7 3.2. Income Tax Calculation...... 8 3.3. Entertainment...... 10 3.4. Foreign Teachers' Apartment...... 11 3.5. Medical Care...... 12 4. Teaching at H.B.U.T...... 13 4.1. Public Holidays 2015-2017...... 13 4.2. Term Schedule...... 14 4.3. Class Times...... 16 4.4. Students & Classes...... 17 4.5. Classrooms & Teaching Facilities...... 17 4.6. Curriculum & English Syllabus...... 18 4.7. Teaching Tips - Advice from Teachers...... 18 5. Foreign Teacher’s Duties...... 19 5.1. Teacher Attendance...... 19 5.2. Teaching Plans...... 20 5.3. Lesson Library...... 20 5.4. Student Grading...... 21 5.5. Classroom Attire...... 23 5.6. Teacher Evaluation...... 23 5.7. End of the Term...... 23 Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China
6. Teaching Regulations...... 24 6.1. Respect the Law...... 24 6.2. Infractions...... 25 6.3. Penalties...... 27 7. D.I.R. Contact Details...... 28 7.1. Department Contact Numbers and Emails...... 28 7.2. D.I.R. Mailing Address...... 28 7.3. Asking for Assistance...... 29 8. Travel Information...... 30 8.1. Transportation...... 30 8.2. Travelling Around...... 30 9. Daily Matters...... 31 9.1. Phones & SIM Cards...... 31 9.2. Banking & Money Transfer...... 31 9.3. Mail Delivery...... 32
Useful Chinese Words and Phrases
APPENDIX University Location University Map University Campus Main Buildings Classrooms Teacher’s Apartment
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1. Introduction of H.B.U.T.
1.1. Academic Departments and Programs in H.B.U.T.
Hubei University of Technology (HBUT) currently has 15 schools:
1. Faculty of Light Industry 2. School of Mechanical Engineering 3. School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering 4. School of Computer Science 5. School of Civil Engineering & Architecture 6. School of Art & Design 7. School of Industrial Design 8. School of Economics & Management 9. School of Marxism 10. School of Foreign Languages 11. School of Science 12. School of Sports & Physical Education 13. Vocational Normal School 14. School of Continuing Education 15. School of International Education
Under H.B.U.T., there are also 2 independent schools:
1. Business College 2. School of Engineering & Technology
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Based on some of these schools, HBUT has developed the following international joint programs:
Sino-Canadian Program: 3+1 Model - School of Economics & Management Sino-German Program: 2+2 Model - School of Civil Engineering Sino-French Program: 4+2 Model - School of Civil Engineering Sino-Czech Program: 2+3 Model - School of Economics & Management Sino-U.S. Program: 3+1 Model - School of Art & Design, School of Industrial Design Sino-British Program: 3+1 Model - School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering
Notes: "3+1 Model" means the students study for 3 years at HBUT and 1 year at the corresponding university abroad. During the first 3 years in HBUT, the students take both their major courses and language courses. The language courses are designed to improve their foreign language level so that they are qualified to live and study in a foreign language environment abroad.
The international teachers teach in the above joint programs or in the School of Foreign Languages or School of Engineering & Technology.
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1.2. Academic Departments Contacts
Contact Phone E-Mail
Faculty of Light Industry 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn
School of Mechanical 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Engineering School of Electrical & 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Electronic Engineering School of Computer 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Science
School of Art & Design 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn
School of Industrial Design 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn
School of Economics & 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Management
School of Marxism 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn
School of Foreign 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Languages
School of Science 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn
School of Sports & Physical 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Education
Vocational Normal School 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn
School of Continuing 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Education School of International 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Education
Business College 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn
School of Engineering & 86- @mail.hbut.edu.cn Technology
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2. Department of International Relations (D.I.R.)
2.1. Location
The new Department of International Relations (D.I.R.) office is located in the Administration building, in the south part of the campus.
2.1. Administrative Personnel
Amy Long - Director
Responsibilities:
Sabrina Ma - Section Chief, International Programs
Responsibilities:
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Jason Hong - Office Manager
Responsibilities:
Cherry Shan - Coordinator of International Teachers
Responsibilities:
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2.2. International Liaison Teachers
All Foreign teachers are considered part of the D.I.R.
In addition, there are three part-time administrative coordinators (current foreign teachers):
Dan Churchman ([email protected])
Diane Berthelot ([email protected])
Charlie Slovak ([email protected])
If you have any concerns related to your life in China, you might prefer to approach one of the coordinators first for their advice or ask for your student assistant help or directly visit D.I.R.
D.I.R. also has a consistent number of Student Assistants who provide part-time voluntary service in the office.
A student assistant will be assigned to each foreign teacher to help you in all areas except teaching and scheduling.
For further information please visit HBUT’s website (English version) by going to: http://io.hbut.edu.cn/en.
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3. Why Going With H.B.U.T. is a Smart Choice
3.1. Benefits Package
A monthly salary of 5600RMB for 20 class hours (45 minutes each) per week. (subject to increase by year). On a full year contract (1 semester probation period), work for 8 months, get paid for 9. Paid public holidays (including the Mid-autumn festival, China's National Day and the 1st of May - Labor Day) when applicable. 1100 RMB travel allowance per semester Airfare reimbursement up to 5000RMB per semester, payable at the end of each semester. Free Spring and Fall outing for sightseeing. A temporary residence permit in China. Legal working permit. Health insurance. Help on arrival: free airport pick-up, student assistant. A rent-free, newly built, fully furnished and equipped, studio apartment for singles, or 2 bedroom apartment for couples. Internet access, gas and water are provided for free. Reasonable electricity use (250RMB per month)* is covered. Free Chinese lessons.
* Usage exceeding that amount is your responsibility.
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3.2. Income Tax Calculation
Most foreign citizens who work in China for longer than 90 days (or 183 days if your country has signed a double taxation treaty with China) are liable to pay Individual Income Tax (IIT).
Monthly Taxable Income Tax Rate Quick Band (monthly salary minus 4,800RMB) (%) Deduction 1 Income of 1,500RMB or less 3 0 2 1,500 - 4,500RMB 10 105 3 4,501 - 9,000RMB 20 555 4 9,001 - 35,000RMB 25 1,005 5 35,001 - 55,000RMB 30 2,755 6 55,001 - 80,000RMB 35 5,505 7 More than 80,000RMB 45 13,505
The forms of taxable income earned by foreign citizens working in China include among other sources income from wages and salaries.
The minimum tax threshold for foreign nationals working in China is normally 4,800RMB. Income up to this level is not taxed.
A progressive tax rate is applied to all income earned above the 4,800RMB threshold. See the table below to work out which tax band your Monthly Taxable Income places you inside.
Here is a guide to how it is calculated.
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To calculate the exact amount of income tax you can expect to pay, and the final salary after tax, follow the steps:
Work out your monthly taxable income. Monthly taxable income is total monthly salary minus 4,800RMB. Find the relevant tax rate and “quick deduction” for your monthly taxable income. To work out how much tax you are liable to pay, multiply the tax rate by your monthly taxable income, then subtract the “quick deduction.” Your final salary after tax will be your monthly salary before tax minus individual income tax.
Example: Monthly salary before tax is 5600RMB.
Monthly taxable income is 5600RMB - 4,800RMB = 800RMB. With a monthly taxable income of 800RMB, you are taxed at a rate of 3%. Your “quick deduction” is 0RMB. Work out your final tax liability: (0.03 x 800) - 0 = 24RMB. Your employer will deduct your 24RMB Individual Income Tax from your salary, Your final salary after tax will be 5600RMB - 24RMB = 5576RMB.
The monthly salary will be paid on the 15th of each month. Technical circumstances beyond our control will sometimes cause delays of a few days with processing. We will always attempt the processing on the 15th, but we cannot guarantee you will receive it that day.
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3.3. Entertainment
Bi-annual teacher trips Each term D.I.R. takes our teachers on a free weekend trip (transportation, food and lodging are provided) to introduce them to some of the cultural and scenic beauty of China. It is a great opportunity to see some sights you might not otherwise have discovered as well as a chance to mingle with other teachers.
Teacher Recreation Center For our teachers convenience there is a teacher recreation center not far from the teacher apartment buildings. Table-tennis, free-weights, billiards, etc. are available for your use for free.
Pot-Luck Dinner Foreign teachers (especially new ones) are invited to get together for a Pot-Luck dinner, at the beginning of each semester. Please bring your favorite dish of food and/or drinks to share with other foreign teachers and staff members of D.I.R.
Annual Halloween Costume Party The Saturday just before or just after Halloween is the usual date for the annual costume party. It has gotten bigger each year with games, contests, dancing, entertainment, and food from local vendors. You can create your costumes and join in the fun. (Those who would like to contribute, please contact Diane)
METRO Shopping Day Each semester the university will arrange free transport to take foreign teachers to Metro for shopping for daily need items and western products .
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3.4. Foreign Teachers' Apartment
Your apartment is provided fully furnished by the school. The apartment is completely equipped with appliances, desk, LED TV, western bathroom, gas, hot water, stove, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, kitchenware and bedding.
However you can add additional items to make your place more cozy and personal if you wish. Consult with the D.I.R. before making any permanent changes or alterations. Do not alter your facilities or your apartment without their written permission.
Please keep all school-supplied items in your apartment and in good condition. D.I.R. will inspect your apartment prior to your departure, and you may be held responsible for the costs of any missing or damaged items.
For drinking water, you can order jugs of bottled water by calling Tel: 159-9425-8169 or ask your student assistant to help you.
If there is anything that is not working properly in your apartment, let the university know in a timely manner. We have maintenance personnel ready to come to your apartment to effect repairs. Please do not wait and let a small problem become bigger.
For water delivery or repairs, someone needs to be home. Kindly inform D.I.R. if you aren't there, to send over a student assistant.
For the aforementioned issues or unforeseen shut-downs of services (water, gas, electricity, Internet) please contact, your assigned student assistant or Cherry Shan in D.I.R.
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3.5. Medical Care The medical benefits that the school will provide for you is made up of the campus hospital's medical card and health insurance.
On campus medical care. Use the school hospital for most of your regular medical needs. With the campus hospital's medical card, you will be able to buy medicine in the campus hospital with the doctor's prescription by paying only 10% of the price.
X-ray service, lab work, prescriptions and acute care issues can be serviced here. Medical tests will require payment up front. You must present your ID and your medical card. You will be given a booklet to bring with you each time where the doctors will document your treatment. Contact the office so that a student-assistant is assigned to go with you for interpretation.
Off campus medical care. Speciality care and serious medical issues can require off-campus medical facilities. You have to cover the entire medical service cost. Dental, eye-care and glasses are your own responsibility, unless it is an emergency accidental injury cause by unforeseen circumstances.
Health insurance. The University provides medical coverage for foreign teachers. Please be aware that they will only reimburse for acute care and emergency illness or accidental injury. They will not consider examinations for pre-existing chronic illnesses, and major injuries.Should you have medical receipts you would like to have issued to the insurance company, please present them to Jason Hong in D.I.R.
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4. Teaching at H.B.U.T.
4.1. Public Holidays 2015-2017
Legal 2015 2016 2017 Festival Date Holidays days off days off days off
New Jan. 1 - 3, Jan. 1 - 3, Dec. 31, 2016 Jan. 1 1 day Year's Day 2015 2016 - Jan. 2, 2017
3 days subject (first 3 Feb. 19, 2015 Feb. 8, 2016 Jan. 28, 2017. Chinese to the days of The holiday: The holiday: The holiday: New Year lunation 1st lunar Feb. 18-24 Feb. 7-13. Jan. 27 - Feb. 2 month) Apr. 5, 2015 Apr. 4, 2016 Apr. 4, 2017. Qingming Apr. 4 1 day The holiday: The holiday: The holiday: Festival or 5 Apr. 4-6. Apr. 2- 4. Apr. 2- 4.
May 1 - 3, Apr. 30 - Apr. 29 - Labor Day May 1 1 day 2015 May 2, 2016 May 1, 2017
5th day Dragon Jun. 20, 2015 Jun. 9, 2016 May 30, 2017. of 5th Boat 1 day The holiday: The holiday: The holiday: lunar Festival Jun. 20-22. Jun. 9-11. May 28-30. month Aug. 15 Oct. 4, 2017, Mid- accord. Sep. 27, 2015 Sep. 15, 2016 within the Autumn to lunar 1 day The holiday: The holiday: National Day Day calenda Sep. 26-27. Sep. 15-17. holiday. r Oct. 1 - 7, 2017 National 3 days Oct. 1 - 7, Oct. 1 - 7, Oct. 1 (be prolonged Day (Oct.1- 3) 2015 2016 to Oct. 8)
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4.2. Term Schedule
The school year is based on 2 terms (semesters) Fall and Spring.
The Fall Term begins around September 1st, depending on the day of the week. It continues into January. It has 16 to 19 weeks depending on the date of Chinese New Year - "Spring Festival". It is based on the Lunar Calendar and changes annually.
The Spring Term generally begins approximately 2 weeks after the Lunar New Year. It changes every year, so be sure to check the calendar. Again the term is anywhere from 16 to 19 weeks. The school year usually ends around July 1st.
Most foreign teachers' contracts are through June so they need to complete the school year by July 1st.
The end of term on the calendar is not "cast in stone" and changes can be made at the last minute. Our suggestion is not to plan on teaching any critical information during the last week.
You will have one day off for each festival, and it depends on the D.I.R. if the missed classes should be made up or not.
International teachers also have New Years Day, which is also one day off. There may or may not be "make-up" days.
Holidays are subject to change according to the Government regulations. However the Spring & Fall terms have fixed holidays.
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Fall Term: Mid-Autumn Festival National holiday (October 1st - 7th) New Year's Day
The Mid-Autumn Festival is also based on the Lunar Calendar, usually taking place in September.
The National holiday, know as the Golden Week, is from October 1st through 7th. However, there are usually "make-up" days.
Spring Term: Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping day) International Labor Day (May 1st) Dragon Boat festival
Since the Qingming Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival are based on the Lunar Calendar, the dates change each year.
Generally, the Qingming Festival is either in March or April, and the Dragon Boat Festival is usually in June.
Notes: "Make-Up" days - these are days that the teachers teach to make-up for days off, usually it means that the teachers teach either Saturday or Sunday or both for any days over 3.
For example: if the National Day is Monday through Sunday, teachers would teach the weekend before, both Saturday and Sunday because it is a “3-day” holiday. So while the teachers have 7 days with no classes, they will have to teach extra days so that the students only miss 3 days of classes, not 5. 15 Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China
4.3. Class Times
Classes are held 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. The school day is broken down in 90-minute teaching blocks with 4 blocks each day. Each block has 45 minutes of teaching followed by a 5-minute break and then another 45 minutes teaching. Some elective courses are usually arranged at night.
The morning schedule: 8:20-9:55 periods 1 & 2 10:15-11:50 periods 3 & 4
The afternoon schedule: 14:00-15:35 periods 5 & 6 15:55-17:30 periods 7 & 8
The evening schedule: 18:30-20:55 periods 9, 10 & 11
There is a lunch break from 11:50 to 14:00 - afternoon classes begin at 14:00. Many of the office staff and teachers are not available during this time. Everything in the campus (offices, library, all departments, on-site banks, post office, etc.) apart from the food stores, cafeterias and market shuts down.
If you miss a class for any particular reason your class MUST be rescheduled if you cannot find another teacher to cover for you.
If at all possible avoid making any changes to your schedule. This is only for dire emergency or unforeseen circumstances.
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4.4. Students & Classes
Students are assigned an ID based on the year they arrive at the school, the program and major they are taking and the number of students in the class.
1210912101 simply indicate as follows:
Each student will have a different student number (the last two digits will NOT be the same), and it is that number that is used to collect all information on the student, especially grades.
4.5. Classrooms & Teaching Facilities
All classrooms have either blackboards or whiteboards, fixed or movable chairs and desks, and a ventilation system. Multimedia classrooms are equipped with a PC, a projector, a white screen, a microphone and speakers. Some of them are connected to the Internet. On teacher's desk it is a list of maintenance contacts.
Each class has a "monitor" who relays information in your class and to the local head teacher in charge of your class. If he/she cannot speak English well enough, you can ask for a change. 17 Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China
4.6. Curriculum & English Syllabus
The curriculum is set by the school according to the national guidelines. Courses in international joint programs are taught following the syllabus provided by the partner institution as it’s a prerequisite to continue studies abroad. (e.g. Sino-Canadian Program - course books provided by Lambton College, Canada).
The students are always together for a class except PE and elective classes. Elective courses are easily written and validated though they will not be taken as seriously as the main curriculum courses by the students.
It is important to know your students major and the type or course they attend as their level, requirements and outcomes are different.
4.7. Teaching Tips - Advice from Teachers
Introductory class. Let the students know you & the country you are come from.
Make the difference between being friendly & establishing a friendship.
The students are very shy, to make mistakes and “lose face”. They need to become comfortable with the teacher before they will strive to improve.
How to deal with “cheating” and “plagiarism”. Encourage independent & critical thinking.
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5. Foreign Teacher’s Duties
5.1. Teacher Attendance
Teachers’ supervisors and head teachers assigned for your class, check all the classrooms everyday. Being late or absent without prior notice will incur a teaching infraction with an associated fine.
For details of teaching infraction and penalties please refer to the Teaching Regulations chapter.
Missed classes are only accepted due to illness, emergency or other approved reason: illness or emergency (please inform Cherry Shan in D.I.R.), going out of town for personal matters (approved by D.I.R.), official meetings, rehearsals, programs (approved by D.I.R.).
You are strongly advised to avoid making any changes to your teaching schedule, as it can lead to issues resulting in your not being invited back for the next term.
If you need to change your classes due to an emergency or unpredicted circumstances, you need to go to the 10th floor of the Arts Tower building #B, to the administration office and fill out a change of schedule form. Also, please inform Cherry Shan in D.I.R. about the change so she can assist you in finding a free classroom.
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5.2. Teaching Plans
All teachers are required to submit to D.I.R. two 8-week lesson plan sheets each semester, to document what they’ll be teaching in each class. Additional copies for each class they teach should to be handed in at the end of the term together with their grades.
You must match the teaching plan to the term calendar to check for the number of weeks. Remember that the National Day in October - the Golden Week has no teaching but it is included as a teaching week (as there will be make up days).
At the end of the term there is one week for "review" for classes with written Exams. Those teaching oral English or English communication need to finish during the "review" week - you can give exams for one or two weeks, depending on your class size, meaning you should start a week early so to use both weeks.
Be sure that you know the total number of hours depending on the number of weeks in the term and the number of days you meet with the class to make out your plan.
5.3. Lesson Library
We are initiating a lesson library for the use of teachers looking for new ways to get students involved and interested in classes. Any teachers who have lessons that have proved successful and would like to share them with other teachers can put a folder together outlining your lesson and presentation materials which will be maintained in the D.I.R. for other teachers to borrow.
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5.4. Student Grading
It is mandatory for all foreign teachers to submit a "portfolio" folder on the students' grades with the following information: Course Title Course Outline Lesson Plans Teaching Materials (Handouts, etc.) Grades Attendance Record Sheets Final Exam Papers Grading Sheets (with all the FINAL marks) This folder should be turned in to D.I.R.
Being a state-owned university, it is required that all the records are to be kept in a professionally manner, as “reports” in the event an audit is being conducted by any of the state officials.
Note: In the grades folder student numbers MUST be lined up with the numbers in the grade folder or in the program. The grades will be entered for your students from the student number, so be sure that you leave any blank lines for student numbers that are not used.(e.g. when a student drops out or transfers)
Note: Oral exams can be of any length, but remember that you have to give every student a chance to speak. Experience suggests that you will lose about 1 minute between each student. If you cannot finish oral exams during the time allotted, you can find other time the students are free to finish.
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The University requires two grades based upon a 100% scale. The first grade (100%) consists of workbooks, class work, quizzes, homework and tests scores. The second grade (100%) consists of attendance and daily participation scores.
Overall marks will be uploaded to the university computers by the individual department heads, automatically recomputing the course work/tests at 70% and the attendance/participation at 30% to be posted as the students final grade.
For the first grade - grading of workbooks, class work, quizzes, homework and tests, please use these percentages per course. 1. Final Exam: 40% 2. Midterm Exam: 20% 3. Workbook/ classwork & quizzes: 20% 4. Homework: 20%
For a 8-week course, where is no mid-term exam, please use the following grading system: 1. Final Exam: 40% 2. Workbook/ classwork & quizzes: 30% 3. Homework: 30%
For the second grade - grading of attendance and daily participation, you can use your own percentages.
1. Attendance: 50% - 1 point for each attended class (20 classes/ month = 20 points - 50%); 2. Participation: 50% - 1 point for each class participation (20 classes/ month = 20 points - 50%). 22 Hubei University of Technology Wuhan Hubei 430068 P.R.China
5.5. Classroom Attire
While it is appreciated that western teachers tend to dress much more relaxed than their Chinese counterparts, we advise you to refrain from wearing clothing that would reduce your teaching authority or inappropriately revealing clothing (flip-flops, low cut tops, bare shoulders, midriff). Casual jeans, sports-shoes (tennis or sneakers), polo or T shirts are accepted.
5.6. Teacher Evaluation
Every semester, all teachers will receive an evaluation on their performance while working at HBUT, consisting of : Student feedback. Assessment from class observation by the supervision team. Teacher's performance and ranking in Teaching Competition Teacher's participation in activities held or participated in Any teaching infractions and their frequency.
The evaluation result will be a significant reference for contract renewal. Based on the evaluation, D.I.R. rewards top 5 teachers annually with extra bonus and honorary certificate.
5.7. End of the Term
You may leave once you have marked all your exams and handed in all the required documents (portfolio) to the school. A summary with your comments, feedback and suggestions about the students, particularly the weak ones, is suggested to be submitted to the school, with a copy to Cherry Shan in D.I.R.
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6. Teaching Regulations
6.1. Respect the Law
You are required, by law, to have your passport on you whenever you leave the campus. If an officer asks you to present your identification and you do not have it with you they can and will fine you up to 2000 RMB. You cannot book a room at a hotel or purchase some forms of transportation tickets without showing your passport.
If you are confident enough in your driving skills in a city under construction with over 10 million inhabitants, and have a valid driver license from your home country, you are eligible to take the tests here to obtain a local driver's license. The procedure is challenging but possible.
Under no circumstances, should you proselytize or discuss politics or foreign policy. If any of these topics are specifically required for the course you teach please stick to the provided data for that course.
Keep a small supply of passport size, front facial, photographs at hand for when they are requested for various needs. Your student-assistant can show you where to have them made.
Please remember, you are a guest in this country. Things are done differently here. We must adapt to living here, not the other way around.
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6.2. Infractions
Teaching infractions are divided into three levels depending on severity, with level 1 being the most serious.
Level 1 Infractions
1. Disseminating religious or superstitious information, obscene material, or anything against the Four Fundamental Principles of China. 2. Dishonesty in examination supervision; concealing/indulging students' cheating. 3. Physically or mentally punishing, insulting, or taking revenge of any kind against students. 4. Leaking examination papers either intentionally or through carelessness. 5. Refusing additional teaching tasks when current task load is below contractual obligation. 6. Absence from class without permission from the school.
Level 2 Infractions
1. Making serious mistakes in examination paper creation. Action/inaction that negatively impacts an examination, such as; failure to prepare enough papers; failure to provide a complete system of exercises. 2. Not attending classes, rescheduling classes, or having another teacher cover classes without the permission of the school.
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Level 3 Infractions
1. Arriving late, leaving early, or doing unrelated activities during teaching times, examination supervision, or other teaching activities. 2. Making or receiving phone calls, texts, or messages during class, except where necessary and appropriate; e.g. to contact maintenance to fix a problem preventing the class from proceeding. 3. Failure to submit student grades by the deadline given by the school. Failure to provide corrections in a timely manner.
This list is not exhaustive; there are a number of ways an action or inaction might have negative results or consequences. Such infractions will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
Most infractions will usually incur a fine. Severity and frequency both impact the penalty of infractions.
If you have any questions or doubts about what you should or should not do, don't hesitate to ask school staff for guidance or address to D.I.R.
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6.3. Penalties
The following list describes the fines for possible combinations of infractions.
The fines are expressed as fine units. Currently, 1 unit is defined as 1/2 of the teacher’s monthly salary.
1 Unit Fines Level 3 Infractions, 1stt offence
2 Unit Fines Level 3 Infractions, 2nd offence Level 2 Infractions, 1st offence
3 Unit Fines Level 3 Infractions, 3rd offence Level 2 Infractions, 2nd offence Level 1 Infractions, 1st offence
Dismissal Level 1 Infractions with very serious results will incur the teacher’s dismissal.
Warnings Unintentional or inadvertent infractions that do not cause serious results might only receive a verbal and written warning.
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7. D.I.R. Contact Details
7.1. Department Contact Numbers and Emails
Contact Phone Contact E-Mail ID Person
D.I.R. Office 86-59750226 [email protected]
Amy Long 86-13971396452 [email protected]
Sabrina Ma 86-18627725995 [email protected]
Jason Hong 86-13277086607 [email protected]
Cherry Shan 86-13638679278 [email protected]
7.2. D.I.R. Mailing Address
中华人民共和国，湖北省，武汉市，洪山区南李路28号，湖北工业大学， 国际交流与合作处 邮编 430068 Department of International Relations Hubei University of Technology (HBUT) Nanli Lu 28, Hongshan District Wuchang, Wuhan, Hubei, P.R.China Zip Code: 430068
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7.3. Asking for Assistance
If you need help with any daily matter (apartment issues, hotels & tickets, going shopping, phone card, travel information, etc), please contact, in this order:
1.Your assigned student assistant 2.Student assistants coordinator 3.Cherry Shan - foreign teachers contact in D.I.R. office
If you need help with your teaching (schedule, contract renewal, residence permit & visa, recommendation letter, release letter, etc), please contact Cherry Shan.
If you have questions about your salary or reimbursements, please contact Jason Hong.
If you need any information about your stay in HBUT, Dan, Diane or Charlie are always happy to offer their advice.
If you feel it is genuinely necessary, you can approach Amy Long directly with your concerns or to offer proposals.
If the right contact person is not available at the time of your need, you can always turn to the other staff at D.I.R. for assistance, or set up an appointment.
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8. Travel Information
8.1. Transportation
Wuhan has excellent mass transit services. Within walking distance there are a number of bus stops to service your travel needs. Taxi service is quite reasonable and if you carry a copy of where you want to go in Chinese as well as your return address, you can get anywhere. It will be a while before the new subway station is completed but that too will be close to the university.
There are 3 train stations (regular & high-speed tracks) and an international airport serving Wuhan, connecting the city with major cities in China or countries nearby.
If you need to do some shopping at Metro, Chicony, Carrefour and Walmart supermarkets, you can take a taxi or bus (you might have to change 2 lines or take the subway).
8.2. Travelling Around
When leaving Wuhan, it is mandatory to let the school know of your whereabouts and let them have your destination phone contact, or leave your mobile numbers with Cherry Shan so that if there is a family emergency, the school will be able to contact you. Also, please don’t forget to carry your passport with you.
We are also willing to help you arrange for tickets and hotels. Usually we can get better prices than you can find on the English sites. Please ask D.I.R. for assistance.
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9. Daily Matters
9.1. Phones & SIM Cards
There is normally no need to buy a mobile phone if you already have one. The phone and SIM card are bought separately and therefore you can simply buy a SIM card when you arrive. These normally come with the same value of credit as you pay for the card so effectively don’t cost you anything. You can top them up or subscribe for a monthly prepaid plan. You can buy a SIM card (China Mobile/China Unicom) on campus for 50-100 RMB, at the ground floor of Liberal Arts Building A.
9.2. Banking & Money Transfer
You can have an account - primarily savings with an ATM card. Your salary card is issued by China Minsheng Bank.
You can have 2 debit cards and 3 Chinese credit cards for different purposes. You can open a foreign currency account. When you open your bank account, you have the option to link your account to your phone number, so every time a transaction is made through your account you are notified instantly.
Money can be exchanged at the Bank of China on campus/ main office. Western credit cards can be used to get Chinese RMB. ATMs are for debit cards, not cash advance. The Chinese do not generally accept credit cards except the high end ones in major tourist places. There are various ATMs of Bank of China, China
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Construction Bank, Industrial and Commerce Bank of China and Postal Service Bank of China on campus.
Use Money Gram or Western union to send/receive money from other countries. (transfer & exchange fees applicable).
Use your card to withdraw money in your own country to a bank affiliated to UnionPay, as it is your emitent bank.
9.3. Mail Delivery
Sending a package. Take your items to the post office, buy the boxes there and they will help pack it. If you pack it before you go, they will open it to check the items, because some things cannot be sent.
Receiving a package. They send a notice to the address on the package. Go to the main post office with your passport to claim it. Proper addressing is very important!!. USE the D.I.R. address.
Sending packages is time consuming and we suggest going to the post office at a quiet time. It is fairly straightforward it just takes a long time. The main post office road is.. ??
EMS China has opened international postal service to various countries globally. http://www.ems.com.cn/
Shunfeng Express delivers express mails to the US and Japan http://www.sf-express.com/cn/sc/
Also you can use international door-to-door delivery couriers/ carriers as FedEx, UPS or DHL, all operating in China. 32 Useful Chinese Words and Phrases
1. USEFUL PLACES
Pin Yin Pronunciation Chinese English Wuhan wuhan 武汉 City of Wuhan Hubei hubei 湖北 Hubei province Hubei gongye gong-ye dah- 湖北工业大学 Hubei University of daxue hsyweh-eh Technology Zhong guo joong-gwor 中国 China Ying guo ying-gwor 英国 England/ UK Mei guo may-gwor 美国 America/ USA Fei ji chang fay-jee-chahng 飞机场 Airport Yin hang yin-hahng 银行 Bank Yi yuan yee-yew-ahn 医院 Hospital Jing cha ju Jin-chah-jew 警察局 Police station Gong gong qi goong-goong che zong chee-chur 公共汽车总站 Public bus station zhan dzoong-jahn Huo che zhan hwor-chur-jahn 火车站 Railway station You ju yoh-jew 邮局 Post office Lu guan lyew-gwahn 馆 Hotel (small) Fan dian fahn-dyen 饭店 Hotel (large) Bin guan bing-wahn 宾馆 Guest-house Li fa dian lee-fah-dyen 理发店 Hairdresser Shang dian shahng-dyen 商店 Shop hsyew-eh- Xue xiao 学校 School hsyow Da xue dah-hsyweh-eh 大学 University 2. GREETINGS
Pin Yin Pronunciation Chinese English Hello, means ‘you Ni hao nee how 你好 good!’ Zai jian dzai jyen 再见 Goodbye Ni zao nee dzow 你早 Good morning wan shang wahn shahng how 你好 Good evening hao Wan an wahn an 晚安 Good night Hui tou jian hway toh jyen 回头见 See you later How are you? How Ni hao ma nee how mah 你好吗 do you do? Wo hen hao wor hun how 我很好 I’m very good Qing ching 请 Please Dui bu qi dway boo chee 对不起 Excuse me/sorry Ni shuo shen nee shwor shun 你说什么 Sorry/Pardon me? me mur What did you say? Xie xie hsyeh hsyeh 谢谢 Thank you Xie xie wo hsyeh hsyeh wo- 谢谢我不要 No, thank you bu yao boo- Wo shi ying wor shur ying- 我是英国人 I am English guo ren gwor run Wo shi mei wor shur may- 我是美国人 I am American guo ren gwor run Wo shi ying wor shur ying-yew 我是英语老 I am an English yu lao shi low-shur 师 Teacher Wuhan hen Wuhan hun pyow- 武汉很票亮 Wuhan is very piao liang lyang beautiful Wo xi huan wor hshee-hwahn 我喜欢中国 I like China. zhong guo joong-gwor 3. PERSONAL PRONOUNS
Pin Yin Pronunciation Chinese English Wo Wor 我 Me, I Ni nee 你 You Nin nin 您 You (for respect) Ta tah 他 / 她 He/him/she/her/it Wo men wo-man 我们 We/us Ni men nee-man 你们 You (as a group) Ta men ta-man 他们 They/them
4. NUMBERS
Pin Yin Pronunciation Chinese English Ling Ling 零 Zero Yi yee 一 One Er err 二 Two liang lyang 两 a couple San sahn 三 Three Si sur 四 Four Wu wu 五 Five Liu lyoh 六 Six Qi chee 七 Seven Ba bah 八 Eight Jiu jyoh 九 Nine Shi shur 十 Ten
NOTES: Bai 百 – suffix meaning hundred (e.g. yi bai = 100, er bai = 200) Qian 千 – suffix meaning thousand (e.g. yi qian = 1000, er qian = 2000) Wan 万 – suffix meaning ten thousand (e.g. yi wan = 10,000, wu wan = 50,000) Yi bai wan – 百万 – a million 5. EATING Pin Yin Pronunciation Chinese English Have you eaten yet? Chi fan le ma chur fan le mah 吃饭了吗 (‘fan’ means rice) Come and eat! (food Chi fan chur fan 吃饭 vendors shouting) (Hen) hao chi (hun) how chur 好吃 (Very) Delicious Jiu ba jyoh-bah 酒吧 Bar Ka fe dian Cafe-dyen 咖啡店 Café/coffee house Can ting tsahn-ting 餐厅 Restaurant Die zi dyeh-dzur 碟子 Plate Kuai zi kwai-dzur 筷子 Chopsticks Bei zi bay-dzur 被子 Cup Cha chah 叉子 Fork Bo li bei bor-lee bay 玻璃杯 A glass Dao zi dow-dzur 刀子 Knife Shao zi shaw-dzur 哨子 Spoon Pan zi pahn-dzur 盘子 Plastic basin Cai danr tsai-dahn 菜单 Menu Mai danr my-dahn 卖单 Get the bill Tian pin tyen-pin 甜品 Dessert Zhuozi jwor-dzur 桌子 Table Xi shou jian hshee-show-jyen 洗手间 Toilet
6. BASIC COLORS Pin Yin Pronunciation Chinese English bai by 白 White hei hey 黑 Black hong hong 红 Red lan lan 蓝 Blue qing ching 青 Green huang huang 黄 Yellow he hah 褐 Brown/ grey/ dark 7. SHOPPING
Pin Yin Pronunciation Chinese English Zhe ge duo Chee-gur-dwor 这个多 How much money is it? shao qian shao-tien 少钱 Tai gui le Thai-gway-lur 太贵了 That’s too expensive Wo bu yao Wor-boo-yow 我不要 I don’t want it (or need it)
8. STAPLE FOODS
Pin Yin Pronunciation Chinese English Chao mian chow-myen 炒面 Fried noodles Chao fan chow-fan 炒饭 Fried rice Mian tiao myen-tyow 面条 Noodles Jiao zi jyow-dzur 饺子 Dumplings Mi fan me-fan 米饭 Rice Tang tahng 汤 Soup Nai lao nai-loe 奶酪 Cheese Dou fu doh-foo 豆腐 Bean curd/tofu Xiao mai hsyow-mai 小麦 Wheat Mian fen myan-fun 面粉 Wheat flour Tang tahng 糖 Sugar Yan yahn 盐 Salt Jiang you jyang-yoh 油 Soy sauce Cu tsoo 醋 Vinegar Rou roh 肉 Meat Niu rou nyoh-roh 牛肉 Beef Ji jee 鸡 Chicken Ya yah 鸭 Duck Yang rou yahng-roh 羊肉 Lamb Zhu rou joo-roh 猪肉 Pork Mian bao myen-bow 面包 Bread Ji dan jee-dahn 鸡蛋 Egg 9. FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Pin Yin Pronunciation Chinese English Ping guo ping-gwor 苹果 Apple Cheng zi chengr-dzur 橙子 Orange Xiang jiao hsyang-jyow 香蕉 Banana Xi gua hshee-gwah 西瓜 Water melon Hu jiao hoo-jyow 胡椒 Pepper Shu cai shoo-tsai 蔬菜 Vegetables Mo gu mor-goo 蘑菇 Mushrooms Qie zi chyeh-dzer 茄子 Eggplant Tu dou too-doh 土豆 Potato Sheng jiang shung-jyang 生姜 Ginger Da suan dah-swahn 大蒜 Garlic La jiao lah-jyow 辣椒 Chilli peppers Din xiang ding-hsyang 丁香 Cloves
10. SOME DRINKS
Pin Yin Pronunciation Chinese English Pi jiu pee-jyoh 啤酒 Beer Ping zi ping-dzur 瓶子 Bottle Ka fei kah-fey 咖啡 Coffee Niu nai nyoh-nai 牛奶 Milk Cheng zi zhi chengr-dzur-jur 橙子汁 Orange juice Guo zi zhi gwor-dzur-jur 果子汁 Fruit juice Mi jiu mee-yoh 米酒 Rice wine Bai jiu bah-jyoh 白酒 Rice spirit Wei shi ji way-shur-jee 威士忌 Whisky Cha chah 茶 Tea Shui shway 水 Water Qi shuir chee-shwayr 汽水 Soft drinks Bing chah bing chah 冰茶 Ice tea Ke kou ke le kur-koh-kur-le 可口可乐 Coke APPENDIX Google/ baidu/ qq Wuhan map - HBUT location UNIVERSITY MAP
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