Arcadia University: Language and Cultural Studies in Beijing

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 

Description: This program offers students 12 class hours per week of Chinese language as well as the opportunity to examine modern China through courses in English in several disciplines including economics, film studies, women's studies, and cultural studies. Students may enroll for a semester, summer, or academic year, or a combination of a semester and summer term. Students are encouraged to consider spending their second term in China in a different Alliance program to deepen their knowledge of China's regional diversity.

All students are required to take a Chinese language course as well as Area Studies courses taught in English. Students' placement in the Chinese language course will be contingent upon the results of a placement exam after arrival in China.

Classes are offered exclusively for Alliance students. Chinese language classes average 6-8 students per class. Area studies and business courses in English typically range from 6-15 students per class.

In the Fall and Spring terms, students receive 15 credits. In the Summer term, students receive 8 credits.

Pre-Requisites
A 3.0 minimum GPA. Enrollment in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. institution. Permission from the home institution to study abroad. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required for the Language and Cultural Studies in Beijing, Contemporary Chinese Society and Language in Shanghai, International Business in Shanghair or Art, History and the Silk Road in Xi'an. Students seeking admission to the Intensive Chinese Language program in Shanghai must have completed two semesters of prior Chinese study. Students seeking admission to the International Business program in Shanghai must have completed one business course and one economics course prior to arrival in China.

Highlights:
* Internship opportunities within Chinese and foreign businesses, Chinese and multi-national companies, NGOs, and government organizations.
* Capstone Projects in which students delve into a particular area of interest and challenge students to engage with Chinese people from various walks of life and deepen their understanding of an aspect of Chinese society, culture, business practices, or current policy.
* Academically rigorous classes offered exclusively for Alliance students. Chinese language classes average 6-8 students per class. Area studies and business courses in English typically range from 6-15 students per class.
* Language faculty jointly selected by the Alliance and BLCU. Chinese language courses taught by full-time BLCU teachers. Area Studies courses taught by faculty from various universities in Beijing. All area studies faculty have a PhD.
* On-site Resident Directors
* Chinese language partners
* A one-week Field Study Trip
* Numerous local activities
* The ability to enroll for a semester, summer, or academic year, or a combination of a semester and summer term.

Cost in US$: Spring Semester Program: USD 11,700; Summer Program: USD 5,975

* The program price does not include airfare to China, meals, passport and visa fees, books or reading packets for courses in English, independent travel, and other items not mentioned as included.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. The Alliance for Global Education awards two scholarships of $6,000 and 20 scholarships of $2,500. These will be need-based, with preference given to minorities and students from non-traditional majors.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Resume
• Written Application

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University's Mission Statement: The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.