Location Washington
University, in collaboration with Duke University, runs a quality study
abroad program in China. For term of study, the program gives students
three options: summer only, spring plus summer and spring only.
The summer program is held on the beautiful campus of Beijing Capital Normal University (CNU), well-established teaching university located in the Daidian District of Beijing, with easy access to downtown, libraries, shopping, banks and major hotels.
The location of the spring program is at the Yunnan Normal University in Kunming, Yunnan Province.
language pledge The program implements a Chinese-only policy that requires all students to speak Chinese in the learning setting all the time.
Faculty Coursee are taught by
local
university professors. In addition, Washington University and/or Duke
University
language instructors and professors are on site as field directors and
lead instructors to ensure high quality control.
Students may choose from several study
options:
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Option A:
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Summer Session Only | Mid-June - to Mid- August |
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Option B:
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Springl Session Only | Beginning of February -
Beginning of June |
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Option C:
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Spring and Summer Sessions | Beginning of February
- Mid-August |
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Instructional Format and Curriculum
During the summer term (8 weeks), language classes normally meet four hours daily, five days per week, including one hour of lecture, one hour of drill, one hour of conversation session (small group), a 20-minute hour individual session (one on one) and one hour speaking practice with Chinese language partner. In addition, there is a weekly language table with language teachers.
During the spring term (15 weeks with a mid-term break in between) language classes normally meet three hours daily, Monday through Friday. In addition, non-language culture courses are offered in English by a US professor, twice a week, 2-3 hours each time.
Language Practicums are an integral part of the curriculum and is held once a week, 2-4 hours each time in the afternoon. The topic is closely related to the theme of the lesson for each level. The format includes guest speaker visits, and on-site interviews followed by oral presentation, news report and debates, which are to be delivered in the class.
Extra-Curricular Activities such as
calligraphy,
Chinese brush painting, folk song singing and dancing, Taiji, martial
arts
and cooking are held once a week. Tuition to these activities is
included
in the comprehensive fees.
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Chinese 211S-212S
Second-Year Intensive Chinese
Chinese 360S-361S
Third-Year Intensive Chinese
Chinese 427S-428S
Fourth-Year Intensive Chinese
Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive 8 Washington University language credits for the summer, 8 language credits for the spring.
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Cultural Courses other than Language Courses
Following intensive language training in the summer session, students may take additional language courses in the spring, together with a social science course and a directed research project, which includes six field trips on cultural and societal changes in contemporary China.
The content courses are offered in English by a US professor, twice a week, 2-3 hours each time. The content courses cover subjects such Chinese modern history, culture, literature, society, economy and politics. The class is in the format of seminars and individual research projects. Upon successful completion of the fall program, students will receive 5-7 Washington University culture course credits.
Asia 227
(Spring)
Themes in Chinese Culture and History:
A Multi-disciplinary Approach. This course will develop the
student's
understanding of past and present in Chinese society by exploring a
series
of themes that link current history and society with times past.
Earlier periods and episodes in China's history are surveyed to
introduce
these themes. In considering contemporary developments and
problems
in China, this course uses an interdisciplinary approach to pursue
political,
economic, social, and cultural issues.
Chinese 498
(Spring)
Directed Study on Contemporary China
Research and field studies culminating
in a paper approved and supervised by the Resident
Director.
Includes field trips on cultural and societal changes in contemporary
China.
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Students are accommodated in the International Student Dorm of the local school. The dorm is centrally air-conditioned, double occupancy with room bathroom and phone. Custodial services are also provided.
Optional Summer Accommodation:
Students
can choose to live with a host family.
Optional Spring Accommodation:
Students
can choose a Chinese host family at additional cost.
Meals: The program provides students meal allowance each month. The school cafeteria offers three meals a day as well as snacks. In addition, the International Studies Building provides a fully equipped cooking area should students occasionally want to prepare their own meals. In addition, there are many restaurants and small eating-places in the immediate vicinity for those who would prefer to eat off-campus.
Internet and Email: For a minimal fee, students have access to the internet and email connections as well as for word processing.
Laundry: There is a laundry facility with coin-operated washing machines and dryers located in the International Studies Building.
Fitness: Students are welcome to use the track and field on campus, swimming pool, weight room and table-tennis room.
Health: For a minimal fee,
students
may utilize the school clinic. In addition, there are quality hospitals
in the vicinity where students can go for emergency and all outpatient
services.
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Each student is assigned a Speaking
Partner,
a local college student on campus. Students need to complete daily
assignment
in discussion with his/her partner and present it in class.
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Transfer of Duke University Credits to Washington University
Successful transfer of credits is contingent on the approval of the department and successful completion of all requirements, including the required portfolio and project.
Duke University awards credit for two semester-courses for the summer and four semester-course credits for the spring term, for a total of six credits for students who complete both sessions. The equivalent Washington University credits are as follows: students who successfully complete the summer intensive term are eligible for a maximum of 8 units of credit; students who successfully complete the spring term are eligible for a maximum of 14 credits. For those students receiving Washington Unversity financial aid, the total units for summer and spring terms together (22 units) will be considered to be the equivalent of one semester of study at Washington University.
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Summer Program Field Trips and Excursions: Trips are organized to places of historical and cultural interest in the Beijing area are offered on weekends. All costs for these trips are included in the general fees. In the summer, there is three-day trip to the ancient city Xi An during the break between the first and second four-week sessions. Costs for this excursion are also included in the tuition.
Spring Program Field Trips and Excursions: Trips are organized to places of historical and cultural interest in the Kunming area are offered on weekends. All costs for these trips are included in the general fees.
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The comprehensive cost of the program includes registration, tuition, room and board, textbooks and audio tapes, weekend field trips and excursions and all programmed extra-curricula activities.
Students are responsible for round-trip international airfare (estimated $800-$1000), personal travel, visa application fees, medical insurance and other personal incidentals.
For updated information regarding the costs of the Summer program, please go to Web Page: www.duke.edu/APSI. For spring, the cost is the same as regular tuition at Washington University. For questions, please contact the Overseas Office at Stix House at (314)935-5958 or Dr. Judy Mu at (314)935-6074 (email: jzmu@artsci.wustl.edu)
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Freeman Foundation
Scholarship
for Duke Study Abroad in China
Completed applications, including official transcripts and two letters of recommendation must be received by January 30, 2007. For application forms and further information, go to http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~overseas/ or contact Dr. Judy Mu, jzmu@artsci.wustl.edu
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Specific requirements for undergraduate students studying abroad in China
In addition to the portfolio described above, all students studying for the spring semester or for the summer and spring semester combination must submit one of the following papers by the second week of classes in the fall semester upon return to WU. (Students attending the summer intensive will be required to submit a portfolio, but not a paper).
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