Nanjing Normal University
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Nanjing Normal University (NNU), is a normal university located in Nanjing
, Jiangsu
, China
.
Nanjing Normal University was originally named Sanjiang Normal Institute, which was established in 1902 by Zhang Zhidong
, the Governor-General of Jiangsu
and Jiangxi
. After that, it was renamed Liangjiang Excellent Normal Institute in 1905, National Nanjing Higher Normal School in 1914, various other names, and finally being named Nanjing University entering into the "211 Project" key construction college ranks.
The International Research And Training Centre For Rural Education (INRULED
) is affiliated with the Education Faculty.
The university has three campuses:
Xianlin is the newest part, with stadium and a large, modern library established in 2001. The library is the largest in terms of the single building area in Jiangsu Province. The campus itself occupies an area of 5,200 square metres. Xianlin campus is divided into four parts, east, west, north and south. Most of the Arts professional concentrated in Xianlin campus. Also, most of the undergraduates are studying in this campus.
The university itself now consists of 24 varied faculties and another two independent ones. Within the 24 varied faculties, there is one newly-founded faculty called the Faculty of Teachers' Education of Nanjing Normal University
. The university now it has 6 national key disciplines, 3 national key cultivated disciplines, and 7 Jiangsu preponderant disciplines, including history, teaching, philosophy, science, engineering, economy, law, tubes, agriculture, medicine and art etc.
In 2006, the Nanjing Normal University-Jiangsu Institute of Education
joint training 4-years undergraduate program was permitted by the Ministry of Education of PRC.Some 2010 graduates,the first session of the joint training program,had received their undergraduate diplomas and Bachelor degrees from Nanjing Normal University,and got their The Teacher Certification from Jiangsu Institute of Education.
There are 137 Ph.D. supervisors and 450 MA supervisors. Since 1978, over 1,750 students have received master's degrees; more than 290 students have received doctoral degrees. The university has enrolled postgraduate students from all over the world including Taiwan
, Hong Kong
and Russia
. Instructors and students have gone to universities abroad for joint education programs and degree studies.
Jinling Women’s College
School of Intensive Programs
School of Law
School of Social Development
School of Geographical Science
School of Physical Education
School of Chinese Language & Literature
School of Journalism and Communications
School of Mathematics
School of Computer Science
School of Life Science
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
School of Public Administration
School of Education Science
School of Physical Science and Technology
School of Music
School of Dynamics Engineering
School of Business
School of Foreign Languages and Cultures
School of Chemistry and Materials Science
School of Fine Arts
College of Teacher Education
International College for Chinese Studies
The independent college:
Taizhou College of Nanjing Normal University
Zhongbei College of Nanjing Normal University
During the development process, YangFan received support from the the school committee, the Information Center, some colleges and school organizations. The goals of YangFan are several points. Fairness and justice are necessary. Each student can develop their own character free. Also, it works for providing a happy and healthy Internet world for everyone. These goals are the reason why the forum can make cooperation with other legal parties and make the students' lives more colourful at the university.
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Nanjing
' is the capital of Jiangsu province in China and has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having been the capital of China on several occasions...
, Jiangsu
Jiangsu
' is a province of the People's Republic of China, located along the east coast of the country. The name comes from jiang, short for the city of Jiangning , and su, for the city of Suzhou. The abbreviation for this province is "苏" , the second character of its name...
, China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
.
Nanjing Normal University was originally named Sanjiang Normal Institute, which was established in 1902 by Zhang Zhidong
Zhang Zhidong
Zhang Zhidong ; Pseudonyms: Xiāngtāo , Xiāngyán , Yīgōng , Wújìng-Jūshì , later Bàobīng ; Posthumous name: Wénxiāng ) was an eminent Chinese politician during the late Qing Dynasty who advocated for controlled reform...
, the Governor-General of Jiangsu
Jiangsu
' is a province of the People's Republic of China, located along the east coast of the country. The name comes from jiang, short for the city of Jiangning , and su, for the city of Suzhou. The abbreviation for this province is "苏" , the second character of its name...
and Jiangxi
Jiangxi
' is a southern province in the People's Republic of China. Spanning from the banks of the Yangtze River in the north into hillier areas in the south, it shares a border with Anhui to the north, Zhejiang to the northeast, Fujian to the east, Guangdong to the south, Hunan to the west, and Hubei to...
. After that, it was renamed Liangjiang Excellent Normal Institute in 1905, National Nanjing Higher Normal School in 1914, various other names, and finally being named Nanjing University entering into the "211 Project" key construction college ranks.
The International Research And Training Centre For Rural Education (INRULED
INRULED
The International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education is a UNESCO sponsored training and research centre located in the People's Republic of China....
) is affiliated with the Education Faculty.
The university has three campuses:
- Suiyuan(Ninghai Road 122,Gulou District) Suiyuan campus is the National unit key cultural relics protection, which is called as "The most beautiful campus in the East".
- Zijin(Bancang Road 78, Jiangning District)
- Xianlin (Xianlin Road, Qixia District):
Xianlin is the newest part, with stadium and a large, modern library established in 2001. The library is the largest in terms of the single building area in Jiangsu Province. The campus itself occupies an area of 5,200 square metres. Xianlin campus is divided into four parts, east, west, north and south. Most of the Arts professional concentrated in Xianlin campus. Also, most of the undergraduates are studying in this campus.
The university today
The school is now ranked as one of the top 5 normal universites in China, and its overall ranking is around 50 in the National College Ranking.The university itself now consists of 24 varied faculties and another two independent ones. Within the 24 varied faculties, there is one newly-founded faculty called the Faculty of Teachers' Education of Nanjing Normal University
Faculty of Teachers' Education of Nanjing Normal University
The Faculty of Teachers' Education,NNUis an important faculty of Nanjing Normal University,which was founded in 2010.-Brief Introduction:...
. The university now it has 6 national key disciplines, 3 national key cultivated disciplines, and 7 Jiangsu preponderant disciplines, including history, teaching, philosophy, science, engineering, economy, law, tubes, agriculture, medicine and art etc.
In 2006, the Nanjing Normal University-Jiangsu Institute of Education
Jiangsu Institute of Education
The Jiangsu Institute of Education is located in the city of Nanjing,Jiangsu province,China. It was established as a modern university in 1952, and is the only one dedicated to both teacher education and educational science research in Jiangsu province...
joint training 4-years undergraduate program was permitted by the Ministry of Education of PRC.Some 2010 graduates,the first session of the joint training program,had received their undergraduate diplomas and Bachelor degrees from Nanjing Normal University,and got their The Teacher Certification from Jiangsu Institute of Education.
Teaching staff
Until 2007, June, Nanjing Normal University has 1,528 full-time teachers, including two academicians, 323 professors, 552 associate professors, 502 lecturers, 151 teaching assistants. Among all the teachers, 1,152 of them have the graduate degrees, which accounts for 73%. There are two academicians of Chinese Academy of Science: LiJijun (李吉均) in College of Geography, who mainly studies in glaciology, geomorphology and quaternary, and SongDaxiang (宋大祥) in College of Life Science, who mainly studies in Spider-shaped animal systematics.Graduate programs
Nanjing Normal University was one the first higher education institutions in China which resumed graduate programs in 1978. Its student enrollment is over 4,600. It offers 94 master's degree programs, 42 Ph.D programs, and seven post-doctoral stations, as well as Master of Education program. Disciplines include Philosophy, Economics, Law, Educational Science, Arts, History, Engineering, Science, Administration, and Agriculture.There are 137 Ph.D. supervisors and 450 MA supervisors. Since 1978, over 1,750 students have received master's degrees; more than 290 students have received doctoral degrees. The university has enrolled postgraduate students from all over the world including Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. Instructors and students have gone to universities abroad for joint education programs and degree studies.
Colleges and schools
There are 25 colleges and schools in the unniversity that offer 146 doctoral programs, 246 master's degree programs and 80 undergraduate's programes.Jinling Women’s College
School of Intensive Programs
School of Law
School of Social Development
School of Geographical Science
School of Physical Education
School of Chinese Language & Literature
School of Journalism and Communications
School of Mathematics
School of Computer Science
School of Life Science
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
School of Public Administration
School of Education Science
School of Physical Science and Technology
School of Music
School of Dynamics Engineering
School of Business
School of Foreign Languages and Cultures
School of Chemistry and Materials Science
School of Fine Arts
College of Teacher Education
International College for Chinese Studies
The independent college:
Taizhou College of Nanjing Normal University
Zhongbei College of Nanjing Normal University
School forum
The forum is the school forum of NanJing Normal University. Founded in 2008 by the students, the forum is a school organization which advocates multicultural university, improves after-school activities and makes the school activities and Internet culture develop together.During the development process, YangFan received support from the the school committee, the Information Center, some colleges and school organizations. The goals of YangFan are several points. Fairness and justice are necessary. Each student can develop their own character free. Also, it works for providing a happy and healthy Internet world for everyone. These goals are the reason why the forum can make cooperation with other legal parties and make the students' lives more colourful at the university.
External links
- Official website (Chinese)
- 3D map of NJNU (Chinese)
- Nanjing Normal University (English)
- the introduction of YangFan Forum(Chinese)
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