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CIEE Intensive Chinese Language in Beijing, China
The Intensive Chinese Language program is designed to enable high intermediate and advanced language students to increase their language proficiency and knowledge about China and Beijings important role in Chinese society. This is achieved through intensive Mandarin training, weekly interactions with Chinese peer tutors and other local Chinese, a local family visit, and group excursions. This program is ideal for independent students looking to explore Beijing and its local culture outside of classes. Academic Program The CIEE Study Center at Peking University was founded in 1980. The Intensive Chinese Language program offers students an opportunity to improve their fluency in spoken and...
CIEE Advanced Chinese Studies in Beijing, China
The goal of the Advanced Chinese Studies program is to provide support for superior language students interested in taking coursework completely in Chinese alongside Chinese peers. This is achieved by having students enroll directly in one department or school at Peking University based on their academic interest, as well as by providing weekly tutorials with Chinese peer tutors, a required core course focusing on using Chinese in a professional context, optional homestays and off-campus housing near the University, and opportunities for individual research. Academic Program The CIEE Study Center at Peking University was founded in 1980. The Advanced Chinese Studies program, offers...
CIEE Summer Accelerated Chinese Language in Shanghai, China
The goals of the Accelerated Chinese Language program are to accelerate the language ability of intermediate and advanced level Chinese language students by completing second or third year Chinese in one summer, and to apply these language skills in everyday situations in Shanghai and while traveling around China. These goals are achieved through intensive, daily Chinese language coursework and other co-curricular activities. Academic Program Established in 1998, the CIEE Study Center in Shanghai is near Zhongshan Park and is close to Shanghais large economic development areas. The Accelerated Chinese Language program is designed to provide participants with a stronger foundation in Chinese...
International Internships - Join the Premier Internship Program in 16 cities
University of Dreams is the premier internship program provider for college students. We offer guaranteed internship placement in 16 cities around the world, as well as housing, meals, weekend events, career seminars and transportation while you are in your program. After choosing your program, you will work with an industry expert in your field of study to secure an internship that you choose. We work with thousands of companies who are dedicated toward providing a valuable internship experience.
The Education Abroad Network: Fudan University - China
Fudan is the leading university in Shanghai and one of the top universities in China. It was founded in 1905 and today is at the forefront of cultivating talent for modern China. Fudan has an enrollment of 25,000 full-time degree candidates and another 11,000 studying at the schools of continuing education and online education. The University actively incubates high-tech industries and encourages them to convert theory to innovation. In recent years, the University has been proactive in attracting some of the best talent and maintaining its place among the most-respected tertiary institutions in China. The campus combines modern China with...
The Education Abroad Network: Tsinghua University - China
Tsinghua University, located in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing, was established in 1911 on the site of a former royal garden of the Qing Dynasty. The cultivated landscape, with the Wanquan River meandering through, has inspired and motivated generations of students including eminent entrepreneurs and great statesmen. Although Tsinghua has more than 20,000 students, it has managed to retain its character and charm while promoting rigorous scholastic research. With its educational philosophy to "train students with integrity", it is truly one of the great universities of China. * Academics / Courses of Study All students will undertake the Chinese History and...
The Education Abroad Network: The Chinese Economy - Fudan University
This three-week program based in Shanghai looks at the worlds fastest growing economy and the many factors behind its sensational growth. Students will gain an insight into everything from the economic reforms to trading practices and local business regulation and law. This course also looks at the cultural aspects of doing business in China through an examination of business etiquette and marketing trends and popular culture. Students will study at Fudan University under Fudan faculty and also participate in a series of industry visits. These visits seek to put the classroom materials into a cultural context. A three-day weekend field...
The Education Abroad Network - University of International Business and Economics
The University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) is considered one of China's most international universities with more than 1,800 international students in attendance. Located in the Chao yang District of the city, UIBE is a modern and well designed campus. Students attending our Beijing Program at UIBE will choose from the following menu of options to customize their academic program to meet their requirements and interests: * Chinese History and Culture (required core course) - Course includes two weekend field trips that will give students an understanding of modern China and provide insight into many traditional customs and beliefs * Part-time Internship *...
China - Contemporary Issues in International Public Health
This course is taught by Dr. James D. McGlothlin, a Faculty Scholar in the College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Sciences at Purdue University. The 3-credit program comprises lectures, industry case studies, workshops, guest speakers, field excursions and travel throughout the most spectacular areas of China. It will provide students with a uniquely engaging and enriching way of learning about public health from an international perspective. Dr. McGlothlin will present most of the lectures, but will seek additional guest lectures who are experts in South Africa. This course will be taught primarily in a classroom setting, but some lectures may occur...
The Anthropology of Modern China: Chinese Cultural Citizenship in Yunnan
This program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in experiencing and understanding everyday life in modern China. The program presents the opportunity to do this through addressing how Chinese cultural citizenship is constructed in Yunnan Province, which is the most ethnically diverse province in China, and which is literally located at the margins of the modern Chinese state. Students gain insights into Yunnan both through living for more than four weeks in Kunming, the vibrant metropolitan capital of Yunnan, and through spending a week at the end of the course traveling to the spectacularly beautiful mountainous...
Hong Kong Winter Program
Two-week winter study abroad program based in Hong Kong, China. Students may earn up to three hours of college credit by combining the study abroad program with directed study activities preceding and/or following the travel portion of the course
NYU in Nanjing Summer
NYU in Nanjing's seven week summer program combines classroom study of Chinese language, history, and culture with activities and excursions to important cities such as Beijing, Chengde, Xi'an, Shanghai, and Hangzhou. The curriculum offers intensive Chinese language courses from beginner through advanced levels and Chinese cultural courses taught in English. Students are required to enroll in two courses (four credits per class). Classes are taught by NYU faculty and Nanjing University professors, recognized experts in their field.
LSE-PKU Summer School
The London School of Economics and Political Science and Peking University, two of the world's leading institutions for teaching and research, are pleased to announce details of their 2009 Summer School in Beijing. The programme provides students with a world class curriculum taught entirely in English by internationally renowned faculty from both LSE and Peking University. Now in its sixth year, the Summer School will be offering courses in International Relations, Law/International Law, Finance, Economics, Media and Management. The programme is open to students and professionals from anywhere in the world. We were delighted to welcome participants representing 36 different...
London School of Economics and Political Science Graduate Programs
LSE offers a wide range of taught master's programmes. Many of the programmes we offer blend practical experience with rigorous academic analysis so as to broaden the knowledge of practitioners in certain fields. Your taught programme will involve lectures and seminars each week in addition to your own study and preparation. On most programmes there are also individual tutorials.
Lotus Educational Foundation Internship
Lotus Educational Foundation is a non-profit homestay organization. Each year we accept applications wishing to intern at our Beijing office during the summer session or academic year (3 months or more). Our interns have the opportunity to live in Beijing with accommodation and meals provided by Lotus. We particularly welcome applicants who have an interest in traditional Chinese culture and community service.
Antioch - Buddhist Studies in China
The Monastery of the 4th (Chan) Patriarch rests in a quiet valley surrounded by the farmland and lush mountains of Southern China's Hubei Province. This mountain valley was the location of Zen's first monastic community, once known as Shuangfeng in Huangmei. It sits at the heart of one of China's most influential Buddhist regions. China's Buddhist communities are thriving, and some historic places referred to in texts such as the "Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch," "Blue Cliff Records" and other seminal Buddhist scriptures are now communities where monks and nuns live, study and practice. One of these places is the...
The Ascent of the Chinese Economy
Based in Shanghai, this program is for students interested in experiencing China as it assumes its role as a leader in the global economy. Students address the challenges facing China as well the obstacles encountered by international firms wishing to formulate a "China strategy". Students learn from classroom discussions, readings, distinguished guest lectures, and visits to enterprises of importance to the economic and legal systems.
Engineering Practices in Hong Kong, China
This course is designed to better position our students in international learning and global education, and prepare them to work in a global industry. WMU students will gain global awareness of different engineering practices, thereby qualifying them for the global market. Studies of design, business, manufacturing, problem solving, quality control, and supply chain management practices developed in non-western countries, that have different cultural and historic backgrounds, will be conducted. In addition, student will be exploring trade practices, copyright and patent protections, research protocol review boards, political practices, etc. Alternative views of engineering and modern technology to stimulate reflections on their...
Chinese Language and Culture
The Chinese Language and Culture Tour is designed to provide a total immersion experience for both undergraduate and graduate students in contemporary China. Participants study at the prestigious Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) and visit Beijing and the surrounding area for two weeks. Some of the cultural tours may include travel to Confucius' hometown, Tai Mountain, Nanjing and Suzhou. The course will be taught in English. The program is open to all majors and minors without prerequisite.
Study in China
Study China offers a series of Chinese Mandarin courses that will allow you to learn Chinese in China. We offer various packages that will help you quickly integrate into Chinese culture, learn the Chinese language and put to practice the skills you wish to or have already acquired in one of the world's largest economy.