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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上Xiamen University1. IntroductionXiamen University, located in , province, is the first university in China founded by . Before 1949, it was originally known as the University of Amoy. The university is one of many comprehensive universities directly administered by the Chinese Ministry
2、of Education. In 1995 it was included in the list of the for the state key construction; in 2000 it became one of Chinas higher-level universities designated for the state key construction of the .1.1 HistoryIn 1919, Mr. Tan kah kee, the well-known leader, donated millions of dollars to establish an
3、d endow Xiamen University, officially founded in 1921. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China. Mr. Tan handed over Xiamen University to the government in 1937 due to lack of funds, and the institution subsequently became a national university.In 1938, at th
4、e outbreak of the , the university temporary relocated to in Min Xi county, western .At the end of in 1946, Xiamen University moved back to and resumed normal operations.In 1952, Xiamen University became a comprehensive university, and has been designated as a national key university since 1962. The
5、n, in 1952 it became a comprehensive university embracing both arts and science. In 1963, it was designated as a state key university. In 1995, it was included in the list of the 211 Project for the state key construction; in 2000, it became one of Chinas higher-level universities designated for the
6、 state key construction of the 985Project.1.2 School Motto Over the past eighty six years, as the result of following the school motto Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection, Xiamen University has accumulated rich experience in offering its educational programs and has presented its different feat
7、ures in running the programs. Equipped with a strong team of faculty and staff, Xiamen University, which provides a fairly complete range of programs of education, has become a first-class comprehensive university in China with a mass of international influence. Since its founding, Xiamen University
8、 has produced more than 140,000 undergraduates and graduates for the country.1.3 TeachersXiamen University has a high level team of faculty and staff including 2,282 full-time faculty and professional researchers. Many of them own the honour of the Leading Figure for the New Century . With so many e
9、xcellent teachers, Xiamen University will have a bright future.Xiamen University has set up over 80 research institutions, including 2 State Key Laboratories, 1 State Engineering Research Center 4 Education Ministry Key Laboratories, and 5 state key research bases in humanities and social science. I
10、n 2005, the Science Park of Xiamen University was recognized as a state university science park by the Ministry of Education. Xiamen University has strong potentiality in human and science research. Taiwan studies, Southeast Asian studies, economic studies, and accounting studies are at the highest
11、tier among domestic universities.1.4 Student.The university now has a total enrollment of over 35,000 full-time students on campus, including 20,195 undergraduates, 12,213 master students, 2,023 doctoral students, and over 1200 international students. In 2005, Xiamen University received a straight-A
12、 score in the undergraduate level Teaching Appraisal organized by the Ministry of Education and in the later years it also keep a good level in China.1.4.1 Students impression of OECStudents at the University are well disciplined, not leaving litter or spitting. As I wander around the campus, I ofte
13、n see people cleaning up, creating a clean environment on the campus. In the University, no matter who you are, you feel welcome everywhere, people smile at you, and are friendly, willing to talk with you and help you.- VERINE TAN from AmericaOur teachers not only give us lessons, but also give us t
14、he chance to practice. Combining teaching and practice makes us acquire more knowledge! - Student of Traditional Chinese Medicine from MalaysiaXiamen University is indeed beautiful! I was enchanted and delighted by its beauty at first sight. Fresh air, a clean campus, and friendly people! Great chan
15、ges have taken place in China. - JI EUN JANG from Korea1.5 Application and Admission in Henan Province.YearsAdmit marks(arts)Marks line(arts)Admit marks(science)Marks line(science)201160956263558220105795326125522009581552617567200859655761456320076245896385962. Founding fatherMr. Tan kah kee (1874-
16、1961) is an overseas Chinese legend. Mr. Tan kah kees legacies have inspired many in Southeast Asia, by Comrade Mao Zedong as the Flag of the Overseas Chinese and Glory of the Nation. From humble immigrant origins, he rose to a prominence, which few can match. Best remembered as an eminent entrepren
17、eur, social reformer, political activist, philanthropist, community leader, and educationist, he died at the age of 87 in Beijing on August 12 1961 and was accorded a national funeral by the Chinese Government for his contribution to the society. 3. CampusThe University has a total campus area of ov
18、er 538 hectares. The Main Campus on Xiamen Island has an area of 167 hectares; the Zhangzhou Campus is 171 hectares in area; and the Jimei Campus has an area of 200 hectares. Xiamen Universitys main campus is located in Siming District, southwestern Xiamen. Located at the foot of the green mountains
19、, facing the blue ocean and surrounded by Xiamen bay. With green hills behind and the sea close by, the three campuses are set amidst delightful scenery and are generally recognised as one of the most beautiful campuses in China. the university also has campuses at Jimei and Zhangzhou. The Xiamen ca
20、mpus of Xiamen University is remarked as the most beautiful campus in China. It is at the foot of mountain and beside the seashore, with two lakes within the campus and trees, flowers and green lawn everywhere. The beautiful and peaceful environment is very good for self-reflection.3.1 The gate of X
21、iamen University.It was the largest university gate in China in that year. The whole building was made of rock. It looks like a bird which opens its wing to fly in the sky. It means the university will make progress and have a bright future. And its three arches signify Xiamen Universitys pardon and
22、 opening. The four words Xiamen University was written by a famous writer-Luxun. The whole gate expresses some Xiamen Universitys main specialties.3.2 Jiannan Auditorium Complex There is a famous hall named Jiannan assembly hall. This building style is full of classical and modern art. Mr. Chen kah
23、kee personally participate in the halls design and project supervision. It was built in 1952, and finished in 1954. The halls construction is wonderful article excelling nature. It combines ancient and modern, Chinese and Western, and it become a particular building learning widely from others stron
24、g points. Five halls are arranged appearing camber and they are facing the ocean. This building is also the symol in Xiamen.It can hold 4000 students at the same time. Its not only big, but also grandness.3.3 Lotus TunnelThis is also one of the symol buildings in the university. It is 1455m long. Am
25、ong them, pedestrian tunnel is 1015 meters long, 8m wide and 5.1m high. In the Xiamen University, all the students knows Lotus tunnel, which is named Graffiti tunnel by our students now. It had been clean and clear. There were rows of fluorescent lamps. The locomotive was forbidden in the tunnel. Ev
26、en if we walked in the tunnel at deep night, we can also feel safe. Later, the fluorescent lamps went out and they were changed by energy-saving lamps that there were few bright spots. One day many pictures dropped from the skies in the white wall. In this tunnel, students can draw pictures, or writ
27、e the pop words. It was design by the students. Some of them are about love, some of them are about friendship. This chicken tracks attract others attention and become the symbol of this university.3.4 Economics ComplexThe complex of School of Economics was located near the West Gate of Xiamen Campu
28、s. It consists of five buildings, which are all connected with piazzas and inlaid with gardens. Each teacher can expect to have an office of different size in the building. There are also sports rooms especially equipped for teachers.3.5 LibraryThe XMUs library is set up in 1921. Now it has one main
29、 library, two medical libraries, three specialty libraries and seven reference rooms. It occupies 6.68 million square meters. It is a five star library. In 2005, there had been 4,090 thousands books. The books are keeping in library by the numbers and the association about Southeast Asia and Taiwan
30、is so distinctive. Now the perfect checking system can be handled in internet.The library has five floors. There is full room for students to read and study. There are always most students in every floor and in the time close to exam there will be no room if you get late. We can see a universitys go
31、od atmosphere in there.4. FutureNow, Xiamen University has four campuses. They are cadre campus, zhangzhou campus, haiyun campus and xiangan campus. Among them the xiangan campus is being put up. Every campus has its good hardware capacities to give students and teachers rich sources. They are linke
32、d tightly very much. Different grades students and those students who learn different majors will live in different campus. And every campus choosing is upon different students features. Xiamen University, this policy makes full use of its sources and let its students have their suitable learning an
33、d living atmosphere.Xiamen University is making great strides towards its goal of building a high-level university well-known both at home and abroad. From the time it was set up, more and more talents go out from this university. Under its special policy, professional teaching team and good studyin
34、g atmosphere, it must will give China and even our human beings more and more fresh blood. Following the school motto Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection, Xiamen University will have a bright future. The university will provide more undergraduates and graduates for the country to do what they c
35、an do. And there will be more brand new technology from them. It was like a new beautiful word there.For me, I also want to say. May be, today, Im studying in Shenda not Xiada, but I can also use the motto from this university in order to improve myself. I have confidence that I can do better than t
36、hose Xiadas students and I must accomplish it. Xiamen University is really a good place that has good environment and most top talents. But I want to say, being young, knowledgeable and self-motivated, they will become the leading economists and economics educators of tomorrow. No mater where we study now, we can also make big progress专心-专注-专业