Schedule outline (updated 09.23)

About the classes:

I was expecting something else from Nanjing University,  however, the variations of courses and levels of Chinese impressed me.

During the registration period you have to take placement test that consists of reading, listening and writing. No need to take it too seriously because you will get first week of studying to check out the classes and decide the level suitable for you. While registering you will get 分班卡 with that you can get/buy books in the library, change classes and so on~

General: 
There are 3 levels of Chinese (初、中、高级) every level is divided into 上 and 下 (下is more advanced than 上). Those classes are divided into smth like 中级上1, 中级上2 and so on. I know it is a bit complicated, however with that it is possible to find a proper level of Chinese. I managed to get into 高级上2. For more information you can check timetables below.

Additional Classes:

高级 has much more extra classes to chose from than the lower levels. Do not need to worry about not being able to take some of them because you can always take them next semester. As I understood there are no limits/credits imposed on extra classes. You can take as many classes as you wish. Students just need to attend them if they chose them, however if student does not want to take examination in chosen (extra) subject, he/she can always talk with the teacher about this matter.

This semester I have chosen 学画中国画 (Chinese painting) and 商贸汉语 (Chinese Trade and Commerce).
I am planning to take 英汉翻译 (English-Chinese Translation) next semester. As I got to know, this course opened for the foreigners for the first time. I went to one lesson and found it very useful and interesting, however I decided to take it next semester since I do not have time to study for it in a proper way. You can also chose 正音、当代中国经济等等等~ (check timetables below)

I would like to mention such extra classes as HSK 5 and 6. You can chose to go or not to go since teacher does not take attendance. I find HSK classes very useful, especially if one wants to take HSK 6. Teacher introduces special vocabulary that you cannot find online. These classes are also free of charge.

Conclusion:

I have around 22h of compulsory classes per week. There is a lot of homework and I would not advice to take many extra classes. All extra lessons are free, no additional cost applied unlike in some other universities in China.

Please do not mind my doodles, I was choosing classes to attend :) All of those classes can be chosen.