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Our updated Asian Language Study website can be found at:

www.asia.ucla.edu/language

Program / Organization: 

Center Location:
(for application)

Program Location:
(for study)

Beijing Center for Language and Culture (TBC)

Los Angeles, CA Beijing Institute of Technology
Beloit College Beloit, WI Beloit College
CET in Beijing and Harbin Washington, DC Beijing and Harbin
Chinese Language Education and Research Center (CLERC) Milbrae, CA Milbrae, CA
College of Staten Island/CUNY Staten Island, NY Shanghai University 
Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University 

Council Study Center

Portland, ME East China Normal University
Duke University Durham, NC Zhejiang University 

Hopkins-Nanjing Center

Washington, DC Beijing and Harbin 
Kentucky Institute for International Studies Murray, KY Hong Kong & various cities in China
Mercan Training School in Taiyuan, China Taiyuan, Shanxi Various cities in China 
Middlebury College Middlebury, VT Middlebury College 
Ohio State University Columbus, OH Ohio State University 
Passages San Francisco, CA China & Taiwan
Peking University Millbrae, CA Peking University 

Pitzer College

Claremont, CA Pitzer College
SIAS University Alhambra, CA Sias University
Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University & Peking University
University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA Tsinghua University
University of California, EAP Across CA China, Hong Kong & Taiwan 
University of London Russell Square, London University of London
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan 
University of Minnesota/Nankai University Minnesota Nankai University 
     

     

Past Programs: (***No current information available)

   
Beijing Language and Culture University Sacramento, CA Beijing Language and Culture University 
Kennesaw State University/Hawaii Kennesaw, GA University of Hawai`i at Manoa 
UCLA, Center for International Business Education
and Research at The Anderson School  
Los Angeles, CA Jiaotong University, 
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS University of Kansas
University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA Tunghai University & Fudan University


Beijing Center for Language and Culture (TBC)

Summer / Semester / Year-long Program

The Beijing Center for Language and Culture (TBC) was founded in the summer of 1998 to introduce the world-wide academic community to modern-day China. Its first and largest program is a semester or year-long study-abroad program for undergraduate students. The undergraduate program integrates language study, a choice of forty seminars on Chinese topics, adventure travel, and interaction with Chinese students. Since then TBC has expanded to add a variety of summer options, plus programs for faculty members and select graduate students. In the few years of its existence TBC has established itself among the top China-study programs.

Additional Information and Contact :
http://www.thebeijingcenter.org/admissions/contacts.html

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Beloit College

Center for Language Studies (CLS)

The CLS program recognizes the importance of language in the context of culture. Rather than artificially separating the two, the CLS devotes four hours of class time each week to placing language study in a larger social, cultural, and historical context. This culture/area studies component is designed to promote interest in and facilitate the learning of Chinese language and civilization. The culture/area studies component of the Chinese program includes calligraphy, documentaries, lectures, field trips, and class discussions on selected topics, as well as practice in language performance.

Intensive 9-week or 4.5-week programs
1st through 3rd Year Chinese
Earn up to 12 semester credit hours

9-week session : June 5- August 6  ($4,909.00
4.5 week sessions : June 5- July 7 / July 7- August 6  ($2,470.00) 

*Comprehensive fees (including tuition, single room, and weekly meal plan of lunch and dinner)
*Financial aid available to qualified students

For applications and inquiries:
Patricia L. Zody, Director
Center for Language Studies, Beloit College

700 College Street
Beloit, WI 53511
tel. 608-363-3277
fax. 608-363-2082
E-mail: cls@beloit.edu
Web site: http://www.beloit.edu/~cls/

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CET Chinese Language Programs in Beijing and Harbin

Because we emphasize immersion Unlike many programs in China, CET’s programs make every effort to integrate our students into the local environment. All of our Harbin and Beijing students may live with Chinese roommates.

Application Deadline :
http://www.cetacademicprograms.com/ChinaPrograms/cet_chinese_language.htm

Dates :
Summer : June 15 - August 16
Fall : August 24 - December 13

Costs :
- Beijing and Harbin
Jan. Term (Beijing only) $3,190 (excluding air fare)
Spring Term                   $8,590 (excluding air fare)
Summer Term                $5,190 (excluding air fare)
Fall Term                       $8,590 (excluding air fare)

- Nanjing
Summer Term $4,890 (excluding air fare)

For applications contact :
CET Academic Programs
1920 N Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (800) 225-4262
E-mail: cet@academic-travel.com
Website: www.cetacademicprograms.com

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Chinese Language Education and Research Center (CLERC)

2004 Peking University Summer Chinese Program:
Explore the language and culture of China in a 52-day study and travel program based at China’s premier institution of higher education – PEKING UNIVERSITY. Six weeks of intensive language study at all levels of Chinese followed by a 12-day tour through China’s major historical and cultural capitals. Earn college credit while living in China.


Dates: June 28 - August 6 (language study) & August 6- 17 (travel)

Costs: $ 3,880 (excluding air fare)

CLERC Contact:
510 Broadway, Suite 300 Milbrae,
CA 94030
Tel: (650) 259-2100
Fax: (650) 259-2108
Email: clerc@nanhai.com
Website: www.nanhai.com 

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College of Staten Island/CUNY at Shanghai University in Shanghai, China

Business in Contemporary China Intensive Beginning (or Intermediate) Survival Chinese

Anticipated Dates: July 2- August 1, 2004
Application Deadline: May 1

Program Costs:
CCIS member - $1,235
Non-Member contact sponsor

Costs include:
Housing (double room), tuition, field trips, administrative fees, daily breakfast, International Student ID Card, orientation. Not included: Airfare ($750-$1,000), meals ($125-$175), personal costs ($200-$300), textbooks ($20), insurance ($50).

Sponsoring Institutions Students from member institutions register through home campus. Students from non-member institutions apply through College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY) or appropriate CCIS member institution.

For more information, visit http://www.ccisabroad.org/chinasummsemester.html

Contact information:
Contact: Russell Davis, Coordinator
College of Staten Island/CUNY
Center for International Service Building 2A, Room 206 
2800 Victory Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10314 
Phone (718) 982-2100 Fax (718) 982-2108 
E-mail: studyab@postbox.csi.cuny.edu
Website: http://www.csi.cuny.edu/international

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Cornell University

Full-Year Asian Language Concentration Program (FALCON):
FALCON is a rigorous yet flexible program of intensive, uninterrupted study leading to rapid acquisition of Chinese and Japanese language competency. This unique accelerated program offers the longest period of concentrated instruction from the elementary level available anywhere. FALCON students study Japanese or Chinese full time, five days a week, for periods up to a full year.

Summer Session: June 9 - August 11, 2004; 8 credits
Fall Semester: August 26 - mid-December 2004; 16 credits
Spring Semester: January 26 - mid-May 2004; 16 credits

Cost:
Summer Program: $6,080
Academic-year Program (Fall and Spring Semesters): 30,000 for 2004-05 (same as tuition to Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences)

Application Procedure:
Please visit the FALCON website or contact the FACLON office for up-to-date application, financial aid and fellowship information.

Contact Information:
FALCON Program Department of Asian Studies 
388 Rockefeller Hall 
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-2502 
Phone: 607-255-6457 
Fax: 607-255-1345
E-mail: FALCON@cornell.edu
Website: http://lrc.cornell.edu/falcon/index.html

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Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE and formerly, Council, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." Our services to young people studying, working, and traveling abroad are more important than ever. As we look ahead, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles and values that guide this mission statement.
Today, CIEE is divided into two interrelated but operationally independent entities: CIEE-International Study Programs, and CIEE Exchanges. The actual sale of Council Travel Services, Inc., took place on September 1, 2001 to USIT world. With the sale of Council Travel, our activities are confined to Study Abroad and International Exchange.

For more information, visit http://www.ciee.org/study/index.cfm

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Duke University

Duke Study in China Program:
Duke University, in cooperation with Capital Normal University, in Beijing, and with Zhejiang University, in Hangzhou, will offer its twenty third annual program of study in the People's Republic of China in the year 2003. Applications are invited from all college and university students in the United States and Canada who will have completed one, two, or three years of Chinese language study by the commencement of the program. We are now taking applications for our summer and fall 2004 programs.

Flexible Options for Study:
Option A: Summer- June 18- August 15  ($5,030)
Option B: Fall-August 26- December 6  ($15,450)
Option C: Summer and Fall-June 18 - December 6 ($20,480)
Option D: Guided Study Tour (August 15-26 $650) & Options A, B, or C

Application Procedure:
Completed applications, including official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, received by March 1, 2004, will receive preferential consideration. Admissions will start on a rolling basis on February 6, 2004. Applications received after March 1 will be accepted as space permits. 

Contact Information:
Duke Study in China Program 
Asian/Pacific Studies Institute Duke University 
2111 Campus Drive, Box 90411 
Durham, NC 27708-0411 
Telephone: (919) 684-2604
Fax: (919) 681-6247 
E-mail: china-abroad@duke.edu
Website: http://www.duke.edu/APSI/china/index.html

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Hopkins-Nanjing Center(HNC) and CET Academic Program

Intensive Chinese Language Summer Program:
The program, Nanjing Immersion, offers a unique curriculum in a setting unlike any other on the Chinese mainland. Selected from a national pool of applicants, Chinese instructors come to HNC from a number of outstanding Chinese language programs, including CET's. They bring their experience to HNC tradition of academic excellence. Students live and eat with faculty at the Center, where they enjoy HNC unparalleled living and studying conditions. With an intense pace and an emphasis on in situ learning, classes include one-on-one tutorials, drill sessions, and practica. Further adding to the program intensity is a Chinese-only language pledge, maintained by students and faculty for the entire six weeks. Designed for graduates, professionals, and serious undergraduates, the six-week program requires a minimum of three semesters of college level Chinese or the equivalent.

Application deadline: March 1, 2004

For more information, visit http://www.cetacademicprograms.com/

Contact:
CET Academic Programs
1000 16th Street, NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 255-4262 or (202) 530-0800
E-mail: cet@academic-travel.com

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The Kentucky Institute for International Studies

The Kentucky Institute for International Studies will be taking students to China for summer study abroad program. Faculty members from Bellarmine University and Eastern Tennessee University will offer courses in History, Political Science, and Economics.  The program begins in Hong Kong, is based in Kunming,and travels to Dali and Lijiang. The last ten days are spent in Xi'an and Beijing. 

Students can earn up to six hours of college credit while experiencing the historical and cultural treasures of the past and the realities of contemporary Chinese society. 

Dates: May 27 to July 6, 2004

Costs:  The cost for students from non-consortium schools is approximately $3,790, which includes tuition, all costs within China and round-trip airfare to China from Cincinnati. ($2,870 without airfare)

For further information, consult the Kentucky Institute website at http://www.kiis.org.

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Mercan Training School in Taiyuan, China

Summer "Travel and Study in China" Program

The Mercan Training School in Taiyuan, China will be opening its summer "Travel and Study in China" intensive Mandarin Chinese course. Anyone looking to improve his/her level of Mandarin, and has a desire to experience China is invited to participate in this program. 

Mandarin is the standard accent of 70% of China's huge population of 1.3 billion people, making it the most spoken language by native speakers in the world. As China becomes an increasingly more important player on the world scene in both politics and business, knowledge of Mandarin will give an advantage to those who have a need to converse with the Chinese people in business relations or otherwise. 

In addition to study, students participating in this program will also visit many famous sites, both in the Beijing area and historic Shanxi Province, where Taiyuan is located. This program will provide the students not only with a greater knowledge and ability to use Chinese's primary language, but also a chance to experience China's rich history and culture that no other country could possibly offer. 

Dates: July 9- August 25, 2002

Cost: $US 2,200 (18,000 RMB) 

Registration deadline: July 1, 2001 
Visa requirements: 30 day tourist visa, which will be extended. 
China contact: 
Nick Howe Address: same as company address 
Tel: (86) 351-4155588 or 4156688 

Includes: All hotels, transportation and fees in Beijing, Jinci, Pingyao, and Wutai Shan; lodging in Taiyuan, tuition and all study materials for the Mandarin Chinese language study course. 

Requirements: Ability to speak English and an interest in Chinese language, culture, and history. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Hua Du Hotel 8 Xinyuan South Road, Chaoyang District Beijing China

Local telephone number: 65971166

Mercan Training School 
Shuixi Guan Nanjie 1st Floor 
Taiyuan, Shanxi 030002 
Tel: (86) 351-4155588/4156688 #18 
Fax: (86) 351-4810190 
E-mail: mercan@public.ty.sx.cn

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Middlebury College

6, 7, and 9-Week Summer Sessions

Intensive programs at five levels of study on the Middlebury Vermont campus
Nine weeks of immersion in Chinese language and culture
Earn the equivalent of 12 college credits in one summer
*Financial aid is available based on need*

9-Week Session: June 11-August 13 ($7,227 including airfare)
7-Week Session: June 25-August 13 ($5,491 including airfare)
6-Week Session: June 28-August 13 ($5,350 including airfare)

The Chinese School considers applications on a rolling basis.

Middlebury College
Language Schools
Sunderland Language Center
Middlebury, Vermont 05753
(802) 443-5510

E-mail: languages@middlebury.edu
Website: http://www.middlebury.edu/~ls

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Ohio State University

Summer Programs East Asian Concentration 

Learners of Chinese
June 24-August 27, 2002
Language levels I, IV
15 credits
Tuition- Intensive Language Programs
            Resident undergrad: $2,916
            Nonresident and others: $4,318

Teachers of Chinese
June 24-August 8, 2002
15 Graduate credits
Tuition- Training Program in Teaching Chinese: $4,320
(Fellowships available for teacher training program and advanced-level languages)

Application Deadline: Applicants who submit their application materials prior to March 15 will receive priority consideration for admission and fellowships. The final deadline is April 5.  The deadlines for international students are March 1 (priority consideration) and March 15 (final deadline).

For more information and application, please contact: 
SPEAC Coordinator, 
Foreign Language Center, 
The Ohio State University, 
276 Cunz Hall, 1841 Millikin Rd., 
Columbus, OH 43210. 
Tel: (614) 292-4361. 
Fax: (614) 292-2682. 
E-mail: speac@osu.edu 
Website: http://www.deall.ohio-state.edu/speac/

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Passages

Cultural Exchange - Teach English and Lessons in American Culture

Created through partnerships between Passages and Chinese educational institutions, this program allows American students to experience Chinese culture from a "real-life" perspective. During this 4-week program, students serve as ambassadors of cultural exchange, teaching English and offering insight into Western culture to Chinese students.

All English instructors will receive the following:

• Placement as an English instructor of Chinese elementary and secondary students
• Round-trip airfare from San Francisco to destination city
• Accommodations and most meals for duration of program (approx. one month)
• Pre-assignment orientation and TESL training
• Afternoon classes in Chinese language and culture
• Weekend excursions, led by local guides
• Full medical and accident insurance
• Bilingual coordinator available 24 hours/day
• Offered for credit at participating institutions

All participants will also have the option of extending their travel for a week to visit such destinations as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Passages can assist students in obtaining low-price airfares to San Francisco from most North American destinations.

Host cities and dates:

Taipei, Taiwan: June 26 – July 31, 2004
Beijing: July 13 – August 14, 2004

Program Price - $1,295.00

Eligibility
• All American undergraduate or graduate students
• At least 18 years old
• Native English speakers, with excellent spoken and written English skills
• Strong communication skills and interest in other cultures
• Flexible and adaptable to new situations
• In excellent physical and mental health

To apply, see http://www.studytheworld.com/programs.cfm?section=china&page=overview
• Submit application by April 30, 2004
• Specify city ranking (Taipei, Beijing)

For additional information, call 1.800.777.7766 ext. 529, e-mail partner@studytheworld.com, or visit http://www.studytheworld.com/programs.cfm?section=china&page=overview.

Peking University

2003 Summer Chinese Language Program
Live on campus and earn college credit

June 30-August 8 Study
Intensive Chinese language study at Peking University at the elementary, intermediate and advanced levels.

August 8-19 Travel
Practice your Chinese skills while traveling around China. Visit Xi'an, Nanjing, Wuxi, Suzhou, and Shanghai.

Cost: US $3,880 includes tuition, room and board, meal stipends, books, visa fees, an e-mail account, predetermined entertainment, weekend excursions, visa processing, hotels, and meals for the 12-day tour. International airfare not included. For students participating in the study program only, deduct $720.00 from the study-travel cost.

Application Deadline: Completed applications must be received by May 11, 2003 with a $200.00 non-refundable deposit made payable to CLERC but there is no guarantee that space will be available through this date. For more information, write to:

Chinese Language Education & Research Center (CLERC)
510 Broadway, Suite 300
Millbrae, CA 94030
Tel: (650) 259-2100
Fax: (650) 259-2108

E-mail: clerc@nanhai.com 

Website: http://www.nanhai.com

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Pitzer College

The Pitzer College Summer Institute of Languages & Cultures offers a proficiency-oriented, intensive 8 week program of language study for college credit (2.5 course credits or 10 semester hours) Courses are offered in Chinese and Japanese at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Communication in the new language is maximized in an immersive environment featuring:
*Small class size
*25+ hrs of classroom instruction per week
*Language tables
*On-campus recreational activities and field trips to communities within Southern Cal. where only the target language is spoken
*Language corridors and suites in residence halls
*Bilingual resident teaching assistants

Program Dates: June 12 - August 7, 2002

Open to undergraduates, graduate students, professionals, and college-bound high school students.
Telephone (909) 621-8289
Fax (909) 621-0518
E-mail: SILC@pitzer.edu
Website: http://www.pitzer.edu/silc

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SIAS University

Chinese Language & Cultural Study
This program is designed to immerse participants in Madarin through class instruction, after class tutoring, language exchange with native Mandarin speakers, and optional electives. This program also integrates intensive language study with cultural experience.

Long Term Programs: One Academic Year or more
These programs are ideal for those who wish to devote a significant amount of time to learning and mastering the language.

Short Term Programs: 4-8 Weeks or Summer Session
Designed to focus on developing spoken Chinese and fluency.

Cost:

US $2,000 long-term tuition (textbooks, housing, and meals not included)

US $1,200 short-term tuition (textbooks, housing, and meals not included)

Application: File an application online

Website: http://www.sias.net.cn

SIAS University Los Angeles Office

951 Meridian Ave.Alhambra, CA 91803

Tel: 626-458-3222

Fax: 626-458-3339

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Stanford University

Asian Summer Language Program 2004:
Stanford - Peking University Program

Program Overview: The Stanford-Peking University program combines an intensive five-week language program at Stanford University (June 22-July 23) with a four-week practicum in Chinese at Peking University in Beijing, China (July 26 - August 20). Intensive Chinese is offered at the first, second, and third year levels. At Peking University, there are five levels of instruction based on proficiency. Each course is equivalent to one year instruction. Classes meet for four hours of instruction, Monday through Friday.

Curriculum: Classes are taught by faculty from Stanford University and Peking University. During the first five weeks at Stanford, students achieve a foundation of linguistic skills which prepares them for the second half of the program. To maximize the unique language opportunity in Beijing, each student is assigned a language partner. In addition, students are required to complete a language project commensurate with his/her level of Chinese. Curriculum books and materials include: A New Perspective: Context, Function, and Structure for first-year Chinese, A New Text for a Modern China, and Zhongji Hanyu Kouyu for the second-year class (all by Peking University Press). Third-year Chinese textbooks are compiled by the instructor. An optional 3-Day weekend tour will be organized by Peking University.

Course Descriptions:
5. Intensive First-Year Modern Chinese 8 units
Conversation, reading, grammar, and elementary composition.

25. Intensive Second-Year Modern Chinese 8 units
Further study in grammar, reading conversation, and composition. Students acquire all the basic language skills necessary to function effectively in a Chinese-speaking environment and to read both traditional and simplified characters.

105. Intensive Third-Year Modern Chinese 8 units
An introduction (using annotated texts) to newspapers, documents, and belles letters.

Credit: Students will receive a total of 15 units: 8 units of credit from Stanford University for the five-week course, and 7 units of transfer credit from Peking University. Non-Stanford students must arrange for credit transfer to their home institution.

Program Fee: Tuition for the entire program is approximately $5,600. Airfare, room and board are not included. At both Stanford and Peking universities, students stay on campus in student dormitories. The five-week rate for housing at Stanford is approximately $700. The rate for double occupancy is estimated at $300 per person for 28 nights in Beijing during the program (the rate may be higher or lower depending on the exchange rate).

Application Process: Applications (with one letter of recommendation and personal statement) are due April 2. Space is limited. Letters of admission will be sent out around April 15. A deposit of $900 (which includes program fee, visa fees, Peking University tuition, and lodging in China) is due by May 15 for those accepted. The remainder is due on or before June 21. Cancellation must be made in writing. Cancellation fees follow Stanford Summer Session policy. No full refunds are possible after June 22, 2004. Applicants must be 18 years or older. No auditors.

Participants are required to have a valid passport the first day of class, and to carry accident and health insurance.

For further information, please contact:
Stanford Language Center
Asian Summer Language Program
Building 30, Main Quad
Stanford University
Stanford, California 94305-2015
Tel (650) 723-6355
Fax (650) 725-9377
E-mail: Language Center (asiansummerlanguage@lists.stanford.edu)

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University of California, Berkeley

Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies

IUP currently offers an Academic Year Program and an 8-week Summer Intensive Program, both located on the Tsinghua University campus in Beijing.

The Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies (IUP) administers a Chinese language program designed to enable selected graduate, undergraduate, and professional students, as well as established scholars in the field of Chinese Studies, to achieve broad and independent competence in written and spoken Chinese and to develop the reading skills necessary for academic research or other professional use.

Admission is open to all qualified students from the U.S. Applicants from other English-speaking countries are also eligible for admission, as are others who speak and read English fluently. The IUP considers all applicants on an equal basis, without regard to race, religion, or gender.

Academic Year Program Deadline:  January 11, 2002. Decisions for the IUP Summer Intensive Program are made by mid-March. Chinese proficiency is determined by transcripts and teacher references.

For more information, please visit http://ieas.berkeley.edu/iup/.

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University of California, Education Abroad Program (EAP)

Mandarin:
Intensive Chinese Summer Program, Beijing Normal University (BNU) 
Beijing Beijing Normal University (BNU) 
Peking University, Beijing Peking University, Beijing
National Taiwan University, Taipei

Cantonese:
The Chinese University of Hong Kong 
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 
The University of Hong Kong

The general EAP website provides details on preparation, application procedures, and managing one's finances and schoolwork. The specific program pages introduce the unique features of the program, its location, fees, and so forth. 

Courses taken earn credit towards satisfying UC graduation requirements.

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University of London

School of Oriental and African Studies

Easter and Summer School
1 day, 1 week, and 2 week courses offered: 
April 2002 and July -August, 2002

Each course concentrates on giving participants with no previous knowledge of the language, ability to communicate within a range of everyday situations. Attention also be given to the cultural context and socially appropriate forms of communication. The accent is on fluency, accuracy and building confidence in language use.

For more information, contact:
SOAS Language Centre,
School of Oriental & African Studies,
University of London, Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square, London WC1H OXG
Tel: +44 (0) 20-7898-4888
Fax: +44 (0) 20-7898-4889
E-mail: languages@soas.ac.uk
Website: http://www.soas.ac.uk/languagecentre

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University of Michigan

The University of Michigan has long been recognized as a center of excellence for the study and teaching of languages and cultures. In addition to faculty in language and literature, U-M boasts internationally known area-studies scholars whose research is centered on the region of the target languages. These area specialists will take part in the extra-curricular activities and are available for consultation. 

The U-M Library has an outstanding collection of books, journals, and newspapers in SLI languages. Of special interest to SLI students will be U-M’s nationally renowned Language Resource Center, with its extensive video collection and access to current television programs in the target languages.

All courses will be supplemented by a variety of activities including lectures, films, language tables, excursions to local cultural centers, and an orientation on the use of research facilities at U-M.

Dates: June 3 - August 9, 2002 

Application Deadline: April 1, 2002

Contact Information:

SLI Coordinator
International Institute
University of Michigan
1080 S. University, Suite 4668
Ann Arbor, MI. 48109-1106
Phone: 734-764-8571
Fax: 734-763-4765
E-mail: um.sli@umich.edu
Website: http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/sli/index.htm

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University of Minnesota

Chinese in Tianjin

The University of Minnesota Chinese Program is offering Chinese in Tianjin from Mid-June to Mid-August at Nankai University, Tianjin, PRC. Chinese in Tianjin focuses on outstanding Mandarin Chinese instruction in beginning through advanced levels. Classes are taught by Nankai University faculty, under the supervision of the University of Minnesota Chinese Program. Elective courses in Beijing Opera performance and Chinese calligraphy are also included. As part of the program, students participate in overnight trips to Beidaihe and Beijing.

The estimated cost for the 2002 program is $3500. This fee includes all tuition, registration fees, and dormitory accommodations. Airfare and visa costs are not included. A $40, non-refundable fee is due with the completed application materials. A non-refundable deposit of $400 is due upon acceptance into the program. The deposit is applied toward the total program cost. The full program fee is due approximately six weeks before the beginning of the program. Special considerations may be made for financial aid recipients.

Application deadline: February 1, 2002.

For information and application packets contact Prof. Joseph R. Allen at jrallen@umn.edu

For more information, please visit the Chinese in Tianjin website at: http://www.all.umn.edu/tianjin/index.html.  

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Past Programs (***No current information available)

***Beijing Language and Culture University

Chinese Language Study

Five levels from beginner to advance.
Language classes five days a week, four hours a day.
Excursions and cultural performances.

Schedule of classes:
Semester:  February 17-July 7, September 8-January 31
12 weeks:  April 7-July 5, September 8-December 6
6 weeks:  July 7-August 23
5 weeks:  February 17-March 29, July 14-August 23, December  15-January 24
4 weeks:  June 9-July 11
2 weeks:  December 18-January 4

Costs:  Semester-$3630, 12 weeks-$ 3050, 6 weeks-$2550, 5 weeks-$2400, 4 weeks-2300, 2 weeks-$2150.
Includes roundtrip airfare from San Francisco to Beijing.  Meals are not included.

For more information and an application please contact:
US-China People's Friendship Association
Western Region Tour Office (USCPFA-WR)
1175 Volz Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95822
Tel:  (916) 447-3313 or (916) 455-1140
Fax:  (916) 444-2288
Email:  rmf@fongbee.org

***Kennesaw State University/Hawai'i

Kennesaw State/Sam Houston State Joint Summer Study in Hawai`i
June 3 - June 25, 2000

Curriculum:

Six hours of credit awarded through KSU for:
PHIL 4425: Asian Philosophies and Religions
HIST 3374: Modern China and Japan

Faculty:

David Jones, Ph.D. University of Hawai`i at Manoa, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Kennesaw State University, (770) 423-6596; djones@ksumail.kennesaw.edu
Tracy Steele, Ph.D. London School of Economics, Assistant Professor of History, Sam Houston State University, (409) 294-1480; his_tls@shsu.edu

Cost:

$2300.00* includes Room and Board, 6 hours of KSU tuition, and some ground transportation in Hawai`i.
DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE - Participants will arrange and pay for their airfare individually.
*Financial aid is applicable toward this program.*

Students will have access to the extensive resources and expertise of the University of Hawai`i at Manoa. There will be regular lectures by prominent scholars from the University and East-West Center. Opportunities for field trips to the Honolulu Academy of Arts, which offers a unique collection of Asian and Pacific art, and various temple sites will be provided. Outside the classroom, students will enjoy the richness of Hawai`i's natural environment, its diverse culture, and unique ocean locale.
For further information, you may contact the faculty directly or
Mr. Dan Paracka, Assistant Director
International Center, Kennesaw State University
Phone: 770-423-6732
Fax: 770-499-3430
e-mail: dparacka@ksumail.kennesaw.edu
The program website may be found at:
http://www.kennesaw.edu/intlctr/hawaii.html

Asian Studies Summer Study in Hawaii is sponsored by Kennesaw State University in collaboration with Sam Houston State University. The program is based at the School of Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Studies at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa.

***UCLA, Center for International Business Education and Research at The Anderson School  

Chinese Language and Culture for Business

An 8-week, 8-unit Intensive Summer Course in China.

Date: June 18-August 10, 2001 
Location:
Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China

Course Description: This intensive business and economics oriented Mandarin Chinese language and culture course is designed for upper-level undergraduate, graduate and MBA students in the Chinese track of the International Management Fellows Program, who are preparing themselves for business-related research in China or interested in applying their Chinese skills to practical business and other professional settings.

This course aims to help students achieve cross-linguistic and cross-cultural communicative competence in business contexts at the advanced level. It seeks to enable participants to interact appropriately in business, academic and professional situations. It is anticipated that students will develop oral and reading abilities at a level that will allow them to use Chinese appropriately and effectively in the working environment.

In addition to intensive language training, the course also offers an in-depth introduction to the political and economic changes and cultural developments that have emerged in China in the 21st century. Classroom sessions are combined with field trips and professional talks to help students gain a better understanding of Chinese culture and the distinctive business environment in China.

Prerequisite:  Two-three years of college level Chinese courses or equivalent

Schedule: 
Week 1 - 7 Intensive Business Language & Culture Training

Language classes: 4 hrs/day (8:30-12:45, M/T/W/F) A content-based approach is employed in the classroom. All instruction is in Chinese. Texts are selected from Chinese business Websites, current newspapers, TV and radio. Discussion topics focus on current political and economic developments, legal concerns, intellectual property, reform of state-owned enterprises, joint ventures, foreign investments, human and natural resources, environmental issues, and Chinese business customs and behaviors. Field trips: one every week, on Thursdays, with pre-visit language preparation and after-visit discussion. Places to visit may include: Shanghai Stock Exchange, Pudong New Economic Zone, state-owned enterprises, privately owned businesses and China-foreign joint ventures;

Lectures: one every other week by professors from Jiaotong University. Talks will be given in Chinese. Topics for these bi-weekly lectures may include latest developments of China's economic reform, foreign investments in China, regulations and tips for doing business in China, Chinese security and stock market.

Internship opportunities: The program will assist more advanced students to seek afternoon internship opportunities when requested.

Week 8 Research Project: Each student works on a research topic that he/she is most interested in. Students are expected to interview individuals, visit enterprises, and collect data from Chinese Websites. Each student will give an oral presentation (with written outlines) of his/her project at the end of Week 8.

Tuition: $3,200 (Scholarships may be available.) The tuition fee covers instructional materials, field trips, and on-campus housing (standard double occupancy dorm rooms for foreign student, with bath, TV, phone, Internet access, air-conditioning, and room service.

* Single rooms are available at $20/day. If students elect a higher standard of dorm room and service, they will be responsible for the incremental difference in room rates. Meals and other personal expenses are the responsibility of individual students.

Deadline:  May 1, 2001.

For further information on application, please contact - Bonny Kim at CIBER, Anderson School, UCLA, bonny.kim@anderson.ucla.edu, 206-5317

For more information on curriculum, please contact - Yihua Wang, Chinese Program, Dept. of EALC, UCLA, wang@ucla.edu, 794-8946

***University of Kansas

Mid-America - Summer Session 2000
Intensive Elementary Chinese
Instruction equivalent to first-year Chinese is offered over the course of 2 sessions, June 6-30 and July 3-29, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence

Classes meet Monday-Friday, 8 am -12:30 pm for approx. 20 hours of  instruction per week for 8 weeks.

Instruction is provided by native speakers. Facilities include a fully equipped language laboratory.

Cost: Non-resident $2943.50 (for both sessions); Kansas resident $794. Students in Missouri should inquire about Kansas-Missouri tuition reciprocity eligibility.

For more information contact: 
The Center for East Asian Studies, 
205 Lippincott Hall, 
University of Kansas, 
Lawrence, KS 66045. 
http://falcon.cc.ukans.edu/~ceas

***University of Massachusetts, Amherst

China/Taiwan Exchange Programs

The University of Massachusetts offers summer, semester and academic year programs at both Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan and Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China, as well as semester and academic year programs at Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, PR China.  The summer program focus on Chinese language studies at the intermediate and advanced levels.  The semester and academic year programs focus on the study of the Chinese language and culture at the intermediate and advanced levels.  Students must have a minimum of one year intensive, college-level Chinese.  All programs include:  room, minor health care, tuition, and field trips.  The Shaanxi programs also include a meal stipend.  

For more information contact:
China/Taiwan Exchange Programs
26 Thompson Hall
UMass Box 37505
Amherst, MA 010003-7505
Phone:  (413) 545-4350
Fax:  (413) 545-4975
Email:  kcroke@acad.umass.edu

updated: 1/26/2004

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