自2007年以来，我校已经同密西西比州立大学（MSU）成功合作举办了两届本科生赴美英语培训班。赴美短期培训已成为我校学生了解美国本土文化和企业文化的重要渠道，对学生提高英语交流沟通能力，扩大国际视野，提高自我认识，树立远大理想有极大的促进作用。经与密西西比州立大学协商，2009年寒假继续开展为期四周的国际培训项目。
　　简要内容如下（详细内容参照英文介绍）：
　　1．英语培训：英语听、说、读、写、语法强化学习，四个层次的英语语言课程，每周20个小时；与国外本土学生对话交流。
　　2．文化活动：下午、晚上丰富多彩的各种集会和市内文化活动。
　　3．周末旅行：美国南部城市纳斯维尔或亚特兰大的周末旅行和图珀洛的一天周末旅行。
　　项目时间：2009年1月31日～2月28日
　　项目费用：$2,825。包括注册费、学费、书费、住宿、机场接送、在美国期间的健康保险、周末旅行费。往返美国机票费、在美国期间的伙食费自理。
　　报名条件：我校全日制学生。提前自行准备护照。下载报名表
　　报名日期：即日起报名，截止到2008年10月20日。（本项目限报50人，经英语水平测试选拔30人左右参加签证）
　　另：拟于前往MSU途中参观美国名校，费用自理。
　　咨询电话：68914473/68915775  于导华 电子邮箱：yudaohua@bit.edu.cn
　　报名地点：欧洲杯足球网_欧洲杯网投-投注|官网：主楼尾楼教育培训管理办公室
　　欧洲杯足球网_欧洲杯网投-投注|官网：教育培训管理办公室网站：http://jypx.bit.edu.cn
　　密西西比州立大学网站：http://www.lc.msstate.edu/

教务处
2008-9-9

　　附：英文介绍：
International Education at Mississippi State University
American Language & Culture Program
Beijing Institute of Technology
January 31-February 28, 2009

Program Features
 Twenty (20) hours of classes per week in speaking, listening, grammar, reading, and writing
 Weekend trip to a major Southern city (such as Atlanta or Nashville)
 Weekend day trip to a Southern city (such as Tupelo) for shopping and entertainment
 Conversation Connections Club
 Conversation Partners
 Weekly cultural activities

Total Cost (4-week program)
January 31-February 28, 2009 $2,825.00 per student
The program cost includes tuition, housing, books, fitness center fees, health center fees (X-rays and shots), student health insurance, airport pickup from the Golden Triangle Regional Airport, a weekend trip, and a day trip. Travel to and from the United States, food, and personal expenses (including some optional cultural and sporting events) are not included in the program cost.

Classes & Culture Activities
 Student orientation and placement exam
 Four certificate programs: Foundations of English, Basic English Mastery, General English Mastery, Professional English Mastery
 Twenty hours per week of instruction, integrating all the basic skills
 All required textbooks
 Certificate of program participation
 Welcome and farewell receptions
 Weekly conversation club
 American Conversation Partners
 Student computer lab with new computers featuring Asian fonts (updated in August 2008)
 ESL Center sponsored weekly cultural events
 Sanderson Recreational Center (basketball, volleyball, and racquet ball courts, indoor swimming pool and track, table tennis, weight rooms, etc.)
 On-campus dining facilities
 University Library and Computer Commons
 Mississippi State University sporting and cultural events (some optional and paid by the student)
 City of Starkville and State of Mississippi civic cultural events (if applicable)

Housing
 Located on the university campus
 Students are assigned two or three to a room
 All linen is provided
 Dormitory style communal bathroom/shower on each floor for each gender

Student Health Center
 MSU Student Health Center (outpatient medical services for program participants from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on instructional days)
 X-rays, immunizations, and health insurance included

Weekend Trip & Day Trip
 Transportation included
 Hotel (four students to one room) included for the weekend trip
 Admission fees to 2-3 attractions included
 Shopping and cultural activities during the weekend and day trips

Miscellaneous
 Airport pickup from the Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) Airport in Columbus, MS.