The School of Foreign Languages has its roots in the English Department of Xuchang Normal College, making it one of the earliest academic units established at Xuchang University. The school’s history dates back to 1963, when it first launched an English teacher training program. In 1977, the English Section was officially established, introducing a dedicated English major with an emphasis on teacher education. The unit was renamed the Department of English in 1989, and after the university transitioned to a four-year undergraduate institution in 2002, it became the School of Foreign Languages. Today, the School offers three undergraduate programs—English, Translation and Interpreting, and Business English—with nearly 900 full-time students currently enrolled.
The School employs a total of 81 faculty members, including 5 full professors, 28 associate professors, and 9 faculty members holding doctoral degrees. Additionally, there are 8 faculty members serving as Master’s and Doctoral supervisors. All full-time teaching staff possess a master’s degree or higher, and 56 faculty members have gained international experience through visiting scholarships, advanced studies, or degree programs abroad. The School also maintains a standing adjunct professor and has 3 foreign language instructors. Our faculty includes many distinguished scholars and award-winning educators: one recipient of the Henan Provincial Outstanding Scholar in Philosophy and Social Sciences; one Henan Provincial Innovative Talent in Science and Technology; three Academic Technology Leaders recognized by the Henan Provincial Department of Education; one Henan Provincial Expert in Teacher Education; three Young Core Faculty members supported by the Henan Provincial Department of Education; one Henan Provincial Outstanding Teacher; one Henan Provincial Civilized Teacher; twelve recipients of the First Prize in the Henan Provincial Teaching Skills Competition, along with the title Teaching Model of Henan Province; two Outstanding Social Science Experts from Xuchang City; three Outstanding Talents from Xuchang City; eighteen Dual-Qualified teachers at Xuchang University; one recipient of the university’s “316” Talent Program; two University Teaching Masters; and one Outstanding Young Core Talent of the university. Additionally, two faculty members serve as peer reviewers for the National Social Science Fund, five peer reviewers for Henan Provincial Philosophy and Social Science projects, and eight hold leadership roles, including chairs, in provincial academic organizations.
The School boasts comprehensive teaching facilities, currently comprising 19 teaching laboratories, including 13 multimedia language labs, a comprehensive English teaching skills training room, an interpreting practice lab, an integrated translation training lab, a multi-function language lab, a business English simulation lab, a micro-lecture recording studio, and an FM radio transmitter, among other supporting facilities. The library and reference room holds over 15,000 volumes and maintains year-round subscriptions to more than 20 Chinese and international periodicals, as well as over 100 foreign-language audio-visual teaching materials.
The School adheres to an educational philosophy that emphasizes the fundamentals, enhances practical skills, and serves the local community. With a strong commitment to quality development, talent cultivation, and the careful nurturing of distinctive program characteristics, the School’s academic programs have made significant strides. The English major has achieved recognition as a National First-Class Undergraduate Program, primarily focusing on preparing exceptional English teachers for primary and secondary educational institutions. The Translation and Interpreting major is designated as a key discipline in Henan Province, serves as a master’s degree cultivation discipline at the university, and is recognized as a first-class undergraduate program at the university level, designed to cultivate high-quality applied talents in language services for enterprises and institutions in foreign trade, cross-border e-commerce, and related sectors. In 2021, the Business English program ranked 16th among 1,141 universities in the Comprehensive Evaluation of Business English Basic Education Quality, placing it among the nation’s top tier. This program aims to prepare applied talents for business and management roles in foreign-related economic and trade sectors. The School has had five teaching teams recognized as outstanding provincial-level teaching organizations, and seven courses have been awarded titles such as Henan Provincial First-Class Courses and Henan Provincial Quality Open Online Courses. Additionally, the Junior High School English Education Teaching Research Base has been selected as one of the inaugural primary and secondary school subject teaching research bases in Henan Province, and the Henan Jun Porcelain Culture National Education Base has been recognized as a Henan Provincial Sino-Foreign Cultural Exchange Base.
Over the past five years, our faculty has successfully undertaken five projects funded by the National Social Science Fund, 14 provincial and ministerial research initiatives, and more than 40 industry-sponsored collaborative projects, amounting to a total of over 7 million RMB in research funding from both governmental and industrial sources. Our academics have published 9 papers indexed in SSCI, 10 papers in CSSCI, 3 papers in core foreign-language journals, and 6 articles reprinted in the Reprinted Periodical Materials of Renmin University of China. Additionally, we have produced 11 monographs and translated works. Our scholars have received 3 Outstanding Achievement Awards in Social Sciences and 2 Teaching Achievement Awards in Higher Education from Henan Province. In collaboration with both domestic and international universities—including Henan University of Technology, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, and North Chiang Mai University in Thailand—we have jointly supervised 27 master’s students.
Aligned with our commitment to nurturing high-caliber applied talent, we have initiated pedagogical reforms in our specialized programs that emphasize task-driven, competency-based, and AI-enhanced teaching methods. By establishing an applied curriculum framework and fostering partnerships between industry, academia, and research, we have developed a cohesive talent cultivation system that effectively integrates classroom learning, extracurricular activities, and real-world experience, leading to significant achievements. During the last five years, our students have earned a remarkable total of 408 awards in provincial and above-level competitions, including over 20 national accolades, with participation exceeding 1,000 students. Notable competitions include the Han Suyin International Translation Contest, the “Internet+” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition for College Students, the 21st Century Cup National English Speaking Competition, the National Interpreting Contest, the Cross-Strait Interpreting Contest, the Henan Provincial Teaching Skills Competition for Normal Graduates, the National Foreign Trade Practice Ability Competition, and the FLTRP Cup Reading and Writing Contest. Furthermore, our graduates’ acceptance rate into postgraduate programs consistently ranks among the top in the university’s liberal arts disciplines, with an impressive annual employment rate of over 95%.
The School is dedicated to an open-door educational philosophy, actively seeking to expand international collaboration to enhance the global perspective of our talent development initiatives. We aim to broaden students’ international horizons, foster a deep sense of patriotism and commitment to our country, and adhere to our core mission of cultivating virtue and nurturing talent. We have established partnerships with over 30 enterprises and institutions, including notable organizations such as the Overseas Internship and Employment Project Office of the Henan Provincial Department of Education, the Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Henan Province, the Xuchang Municipal Tourism Bureau and its Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, and various foreign trade companies in Xuchang. These collaborations provide valuable practical training opportunities for both our faculty and students. Additionally, the Xuchang University Undergraduate Overseas Internship and Study Program, managed by our School, actively promotes the internationalization of talent development. To date, we have sent over 100 students to the United States and Japan for academic study and internships.
The School also actively engages in community service and embraces its social responsibility as a higher education institution. Over the years, we have participated in the National Training Program and Provincial Training Program aimed at training primary and secondary school English teachers. The Xuchang Foreign Language Service Center, which operates within our School, offers year-round translation and interpretation services in English and Japanese for local government agencies at all levels, as well as for businesses and public institutions. Furthermore, we have forged strong collaborative relationships with local enterprises and organizations, participated in the Doctoral Service Group initiative organized by the Provincial Organization Department, and contributed to the university’s Double-Hundred Project. Through these efforts, our faculty members have taken on temporary roles within local communities to support regional economic and social development. (Updated as of June 2026)
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Address: School of Foreign Languages, Xuchang University, No.88 Bayi Road, Xuchang City, Henan Province, China.
Postal Code: 461000
