Term: Summer
Language: Chinese
Housing: Shared residence halls
Credits: 4 to 9 in Chinese language and calligraphy
Jilin University
 


The last emperor of the Qing Dynasty chose Changchun to build his palace -- only one of three imperial palaces remaining in China today!


You’ll spend five weeks at Jilin University studying Chinese language, culture, and traditional calligraphy. To supplement your course work, there are planned trips to famous sites and cities, such as Beijing, Shenyang, Harbin, Dalian, Chengde, and Chengbai Mountain.

Course Highlights:
Earn 4-9 credits.
Study Intermediate or Advanced Chinese; Chinese culture; Chinese Calligraphy
Classes are taught by local Jilin University faculty.

Dates
Application timetable:
  Applications should be received by April 1.
Summer
  (4-9 credits): July to August

Cost (Summer 2009)
NJ residents: $3,750
Non-NJ residents: $4,750
  • Tuition, fees, housing, excursions, and basic medical insurance are included in this fee.

  • Travel, food, summer session fee ($136), major medical insurance, and all personal expenses are not included in this fee.

  • For more information on program costs, please click here
  • You want drama?
    Like that movie-moment when two great warriors clash in battle, dueling for the fate of the world? Or when perfect soul mates must face unbeatable odds to be together? China has all the excitement and magic of the movies, but it’s real.

    If the word "China" only conjures up images of the Great Wall and Giant Pandas, then you are in for a world of discovery when you travel to the Far East. Here you will discover everything that China has to offer - from ancient Chinese architecture to traditional Chinese art and delicious Chinese cuisine. China is a large and diverse country, with a lot to explore and Changchun's location in the Standard Mandarin speaking North makes it an excellent environment to study Standard Chinese.

    You can get into this amazing summer program with just a little bit of previous Chinese language instruction (approx. one year or the equivalent). Your room on campus provides easy access to campus facilities and activities, such as Kung Fu and painting, as well as nearby marketplaces. The only suspense here is how you’ll fit in everything you want to do and see, so expect to enjoy every moment of this epic adventure!



    Changchun, the capital city of the Jilin province, is a relatively young city. But with an urban population of 3 million people, you will have no problem practicing your Chinese language skills with the locals. Changchun is known as the "city of movies" -- it is the center of Chinese film production and is the home of the Changchun Film Festival. It's the perfect location to suit all of your interests!



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