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Language and Culture in ChinaProgram Information | Location Information | Courses Available | Eligibility | Costs | Deadlines & Dates | Orientation | Housing | What's Next?
Know the following program information, which you will provide on the online application: Country: China
Program Information The first five days of the program are spent in Shanghai, where students will be introduced to life in China. The next four weeks take place in Qingdao, a beach city on the Yellow Sea. Here students have individual rooms and the choice of taking meals on or off campus at Ocean University. Morning language classes will be followed by excursions, Tai Chi, cooking class or additional language practice, unless free time is scheduled. The last eight days of the program take place in Beijing and Xi’an where students visit historic sites such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Terracotta Warriors and hike Mount Hua.
Location Information The majority of the program will be based in Qingdoa. Positioned on the Yellow Sea, Qingdao is a major seaport and an important city for international trade. During the early 1900s, Qingdao was a colony of Germany and occupied by Japan, which greatly impacted the city. Beautiful architecture combines traditional Chinese with colonial European styles. The red roofs, green trees, blue sea and sky form a bright and colorful image of Qingdao. Seafood is a typical delicacy of the coastal city. The remainder of the program will take place in Beijing and Xi’an. Beijing, the capital city of China, is known as one of the world's great cities and has been an integral part of China’s history for centuries. Xi’an is one of the oldest cities in China and has many important historical sites.
Courses Available Students may participate in Mandarin courses from beginning level to advanced level depending on student proficiency. The course will consist of 90 in-class hours. Participants will also learn about Chinese culture through field trips and guided city tours.
Eligibility The program is open to all majors. No previous language study is required for beginner classes. A placement test for students with prior language study will be given in China. Participants MUST have a passport, valid for at least six months after their return to the United States.
Costs Financial aid may be applied toward the cost of the program if you are enrolled as a full-time student (six credits is full-time for May/Summer). There are several study abroad scholarships for University of Minnesota students. Fluctuating currency exchange rates may increase or decrease the cost of your international experience.
Deadlines & Dates Early application is strongly encouraged, as space is limited and the class will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Program dates are from May 15 - June 30, 2012.
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What's Next? Contact Zhuangyi Liu for program or itinerary questions. For application or registration questions, contact Arianna Austin. |
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