CFL Held Its 2026 Summer Camp for College Students Nationwide
Opening ceremony
CFL officially launched the “Summer Camp for College Students Nationwide” in its lecture hall on July 6, 2026. Nearly 60students from universities across the country participated in the eventeither in person or online. The ceremony was attended by CFL Dean Liu Qin and Vice Dean Yang Benming, along with Professor Gao Wencheng, MTI Education Center Director Wang Yong, Deputy Director Mao Wei, German Department M.A. Supervisor Meng Xiaoguo, Graduate Student Counselor Liang Zuojia, and Academic Affairs Clerk Qiao Xinyi.
CFL and Its ProgramOverview
Vice Dean Yang Benming presided over the opening ceremony. On behalf of CFL, he extended a warm welcome to all the students participating in the summer camp and introduced the summer camp schedule. Centering on the core theme of “Foreign Languages Open Up a Wonderful Life”, Dean Liu Qincomprehensively introduced the development history, distinctive advantages, and development prospects of USST, as well as its admission, faculty structure, and outstanding alumni . She concluded by inviting students nationwide to consider applying to CFL's graduate programs.
Graduate Education and Program Overview
Professor Wang Yong provided an in-depth analysis of the Master of Translation and Interpretation (MTI) Program, highlighting that its professional characteristics lie in integrating computer-aided translation, scientific and technological translation, and other courses into the degree curriculum, with a strong focus on cultivating compound talents who possess both “translation + technology” competencies. Professor Wang encouraged students to improve their professional quality by participating in translation competitions and translation practices, so as to “promote learning through competitions and enhance capabilities through practice.”
Associate Professor Mao Wei providedan overview of the Japanese Translation M.A. Program, covering its curriculum, faculty team, research achievements, international exchange and cooperation, as well as students’ career prospects. He also presented some cooperative achievements between graduate students and their supervisors, and encouraged the students to apply for the program.
Dr. Meng Xiaoguo briefed the students on the German Translation M.A. Program, Covering the development history of the program, faculty team, research outputs, distinctive curriculum structure, and various translation practice projects. She pointed out that in recent years, the curriculum system of the German Translation Program has been continuously optimized and improved,with increasingly diverse practice platforms and project types.Students have achieved excellent results in professional competitions, and enjoy promising employment and development prospects. She sincerely welcomed all campers to consider applying for the program.
Scholarshipand Career Overview
Graduate Student Counselor Liang Zuojia then delivered a systematic presentation on the university's scholarship and financial aid system, covering national scholarships and grants, tiered academic scholarships, student stipends, and other forms of financial support. He also detailed the evaluation criteria, weighting mechanisms, and key timelines for each award category. In addition, he presented the employment data of postgraduate students from the graduating classes of 2021 to 2025, including their placements in civil service examinations, public institution recruitment, doctoral program admissions, and overseas study pursuits, offering a comprehensive overview of the college's student support system and career outcomes.
Lu He and Li Huixian, members of the CFL Graduate Student Union, then shared their personal experiences with the campers. They offered a glimpse into campus life and social activities at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, sharing their own academic experiences and reflections along the way. Their presentation highlighted the university's beautiful campus environment, vibrant academic atmosphere, distinguished faculty, and rich and colorful student life, effectively addressing the campers' expectations and aspirations for graduate studies at CFL.
Experts and scholars from different programs presented a number of lectures.
Lecture: Challenges and Innovations in E-C Contrastive Studies
Professor Gao Wencheng delivered an insightful analysis of the achievements and deficiencies of current English Chinese contrastive studies. He reviewed the evolution and domestic application of three classical linguistic theories, namely descriptive linguistics, structural linguistics and formal linguistics, and identified five core challenges confronting applied linguistic research in China. He then proposed an innovative research approach that drew on cognitive linguistics, integrated cognitive and neuro experimental sciences, adopted a four dimensional analytical paradigm covering semantics, grammar, pragmatics, and cognition, and conducted mixed method cross linguistic contrastive research with large scale corpora. He encouraged the students to pursue original theoretical innovation rooted in Chinese linguistic evidence and contribute to the development of an independent theoretical system for the humanities and social sciences.
Lecture: My Journey as a Translator
Professor Wang Yong, drawing on his extensive experience in translation, shared his journey through four stages: academic study, early teaching, and master's and doctoral studies. He recounted how he accumulated translation works under his supervisor, engaged in long-term cross-disciplinary translation and publication of various books, and served as the director of a university editing studio. He also advised future translators to broaden their career prospects, actively participate in translation competitions, and persist in reading to strengthen their language skills. Additionally, he addressed the changes brought by AI-assisted translation and shared his insights on education and mentorship.
Lecture: How Translation Can Enhance International Communication and National Image
Associate Professor Mao Wei delivered a presentation themed “Empowering International Communication and Shaping China’s Image via Translation”. He illustrated the connotation of international communication and noted that written and oral translation serve as core carriers for cross linguistic communication. He reviewed China’s shift from “translating the world” to “translating China”, and elaborated on translation’s vital role in mutual learning among civilizations and telling China’s stories to global audiences.
Lecture: Literary Translation Studies in the AI Era
Dr. Meng Xiaoguo shared her insights on “Literary Translation Studies in the AI Era” , drawing on German Chinese translation cases to support her analysis. She clarified that the core value of literary translation lies in the accurate judgment and tradeoffs of the author’s intention and textual rhythm, namely, the translator’s deep textual comprehension and aesthetic sensibility.
Closing session
Vice Dean Yang Benming delivered a concluding speech for the summer camp. He noted that USST would celebrate its 120th anniversary this year, and faculty and students were working together toward building a “Double First Class” university. He extended a warm invitation to students from universities nationwide to pursue graduate studies at CFL. Supported by the Graduate School and hosted by CFL, the summer camp concluded successfully. The event featured diverse and engaging activities that left a lasting impression on all campers, highlighted the distinctive strengths of CFL, and laid solid groundwork for this year’sgraduate student admissions.
