Semester in Shanghai: Chinese Language & Culture

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing
• Hangzhou: 
Hangzhou
• Xi'an: 
Xi'an

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Feb-Jun (Spring), Sep-Dec (Fall)

Description: The Semester in Shanghai: Chinese Language and Culture offers students a rigorous language program and an indepth view of China. The academic curriculum combines Mandarin language instruction with courses on culture in English.

This program is suitable for students at all Mandarin language levels. From the global metropolis of Shanghai you will also visit multiple cities in China, including Hangzhou, Xi'an, Beijing and the Great Wall of China.

Highlights: * A high quality academic curriculum
* A semester in a modern city with old-time charm
* Strong Chinese language curriculum
* Local immersion opportunities
* Strong local support
* Earn 12-15 credits toward your degree
* Inclusive fees and great program value

Cost in US$: Please check our website for up-to-date program fee

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Learning Semesters's Mission Statement: Global Learning Semesters operates transformative semester and summer study abroad programs for college students that blend accredited academic coursework with extensive co-curricular travel. Our mission is to prepare North American students to be leaders in an increasingly interconnected world. We aim to build competence- anyone attending college today will collaborate or compete with people and companies from around the world over the course of his or her career. It is difficult for someone to be effective in this global environment without some intercultural competencies and an awareness of current international issues. Lastly, we specifically aim to maintain affordable study abroad options within our network of programs.

Year Founded: 1981