China Program
Start your new academic year at the Great Wall! Study in the courtyard of the Forbidden City. Pray in the Heavenly Temple, or just practice your Chinese in the Summer Palace. You can navigate the streets of old Beijing on a Flying Pigeon bike, or go eye-to-eye with a Giant Panda in the Beijing Zoo. This is a chance to spend your fall semester studying in Beijing and learning about one of the world's oldest cultures.
China almost defines 'cultural studies' with a nearly five thousand year old civilization that is rich in history with a fifth of the world's population. From Genghis Khan to Deng Xiao-ping (voted by TIME magazine as one of the world's most influential men of the 1990's) - China continues to be a major factor on the world's geopolitical scene and its impact is growing at an economic rate beyond that of any other major country. Not only is the economic engine at full throttle, but sociological and religious movements are also changing and shaping the country in unique ways.
Leaving in early September, most of this trip will be centered in the capital city of Beijing, with excursions to major attractions such as the Ming Tombs and the Great Wall. You will travel to Xi'an, another ancient city in central China to visit Terre Cotta site. You will live and study in Beijing among the University District and other international students.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to visit one of the most varied and interesting cultures on the planet. Don't miss out! LIVE IT!
Courses offered for China Program:
CORE Courses for China
- Chinese I and II (3-6 credit hours)
- Area Study (3 credit hours)
- Issues in International Ministry (3 credit hours)
Other Courses offered
- Multicultural Literature (3 credit hours)
- World Civilization (3 credit hours)
Chinese, Area Study, and Issues in International Ministry will be taught by local instructors while the rest of the courses will be offered through independent studies.
Private Tutorial
You may take one or two private tutorials. You are responsible for setting up these private tutorial courses with your advisor and professors.
Costs
You will pay normal Full Time Tuition (12 to 17 hours), Room and Board (20 meal plan). You will also be responsible to pay for international health insurance and round-trip airfare to China. These will be arranged through the Semester Abroad office.
For More Information
Contact Brent Reimer for more info
