China's Globalization in Shanghai

  China

• Shanghai: 
Shanghai

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer

Description: This semester or summer program provides students with a general foundation in Chinese language and modern Chinese history, while targeting the specific areas of economics, politics and international relations through specialized classes, internships, activities and field trips.

The program's capstone course, History of Shanghai in the Modern Era, grounds students in their environment and gives them the tools to research and understand their new surroundings. Electives in economics, international relations and political science further students' learning about China's role in globalization. Courses are taught in Chinese and English.

Students with at least three semesters of previous Chinese language study are eligible for the program's Internship Track, where they will intern at an organization or company that specializes in an area of particular interest to them.

CET's well-known Chinese language classes and innovative activities round out this exciting new program!

Highlights: * Live with Chinese roommates
* Intern at an organization or company (if you have at least three semesters of previous Chinese language study)
* Enroll in interesting courses in Chinese economics, history, political science, international relations, language and more
* Enjoy many fun and enriching activities and excursions arranged by CET's full-time Resident Director
* Visit local sites on faculty-led excursions
* Practice Chinese language outside of the classroom in the local environment

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: please see CET's website for current pricing

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. please see our website for details

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

CET Academic Programs's Mission Statement: CET Academic Programs is a private study abroad organization based in Washington, DC that has been designing and administering educational programs abroad since 1982. We offer study abroad programs in China, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, Italy and Spain. CET's programs specialize in integrating students into the society in which they are living. Each program is a model in student-centered learning, in which students are constantly challenged to contextualize their studies within the society that surrounds them. Staffed by over 20 full-time employees in the US and abroad, CET currently sends more than 700 American students abroad annually.