Discover enchanting China a beacon to visitors for thousands of years!
*Application Deadline Extended to March 30!
From the visual arts to the philosophical treatises of Confucius, Chinese history and culture have had a profound impact on Western art, literature and technology. Today, China continues to wield enormous influence as a rising economic and industrial power. China has enthralled visitors for more than 5,000 years. Now, through St. John’s, you can spend three weeks studying Chinese language and culture at three top-tier universities in China: Shanghai Fudan University, Chongqing University and Sichuan University.
Chongqing and Chengdu, vital cultural and business centers in western China, will be the destination of the group trip. There, you will visit and interact with local universities, businesses, villages, markets, churches and temples. Also, you can learn the Chinese culture in central China and Shanghai, the most prosperous city in China.
In addition, you'll visit several other cities along the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, known for its unparalleled natural beauty. But most importantly, you'll be able to engage and interact with the people of China.
Highlights include:
- Guest lectures at Shanghai Fudan University, Chongqing University and Sichuan University
- Visit to the 2010 Shanghai World Expo Pavilion
- Cruise tour of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River
Undergraduate courses:
ASC 1650: Chinese Society, Culture and Economy: Sports in China
ASC 3710: Banking in East Asia
CHI 1120: Chinese Language: Conversational Chinese
Graduate courses:
ASC 254: U.S. - China Relations
CHI 211: Chinese for Business Managers
CHI 301: Chinese Language and Literature
Credits: 3 - 6**
**Please note, students must select a minimum of 1 course (3 credits) and a maximum of 2 courses (6 credits). You may register for graduate or undergraduate level courses, but you may not register for both levels.
Dates: May 14 - May 28, 2012
Deadlines:
- Application deadline: Friday, March 30
- Deposit deadline: Tuesday, April 10
Accommodations: Hotel
Meals: Most meals are included in the program fee.
Professors: Dr. Bernadette Li & Prof. Hung-Yi Erik Shen
Program Fee: $1,990 (Tuition and airfare NOT included*)
*Please note: Tuition and airfare are in addition to the program fee. Please check the tuition based on your school and how many credits you choose to enroll in while abroad.
Attention all Graduate Students:
Please be advised that at this time graduate students are unable to apply through the St. John's UIS system for graduate level courses. Graduate students must file a paper application and an approved course option form in order to apply for this program. Print the Application PDF and course option form, complete the application and submit to the Office of Global Studies located in Sun Yat Sen Hall. The course option form should be signed by your Dean or Academic Advisor to ensure that you will receive credit toward your course of study.
Special Notes: This program is part of a degree certification in Chinese Studies from the Institute of Asian Studies at St. John’s. If you wish, you may earn this 12 credit certificate degree simply by completing another six credits in Chinese culture during Summer Session II.
This program is an excellent option for business majors!
*Classes are subject to appropriate enrollment. Although courses may be offered we need to maintain a minimum number of students to run summer courses. Should enrollment not be met courses may be canceled. Students will not be held financially responsible if course(s) and/or program(s) have been canceled.