Study in China 2015 Brochure by The Alliance for Global Education

Study in China 2015 BEIJING • SHANGHAI • XI’AN

Welcome to

China

TABLE OF CONTENTS

All Eyes on China

SHANGHAI

Few countries have captured global attention as China has in the past decade, with its importance to international politics, economy, environmental and public health initiatives, and urban and popular culture only increasing with a view to the future.

21st Century City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Intensive Chinese Language . . . . . . . . . . . 5 International Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Summer in Shanghai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 BEIJING Popular Culture and Social Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Intensive Chinese Language . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Summer in Beijing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 XI’AN Xi’an and the Silk Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 NEXT STEPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 BEIJING – DELHI Power, Politics, and Population . . . . . . . . 15

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A command of Chinese language, in-depth familiarity with Chinese culture, and networks within the country are more than ever valuable strengths for ambitious undergraduates with an eye towards distinguishing themselves in professional or scholarly work.

Why the Alliance? The Alliance for Global Education offers a unique approach to the study of contemporary China and India, pulling together these wide and diverse subject areas through the lens of focused thematic and disciplinary areas.

In all of our programs, the Alliance seeks to support highly-motivated, adventurous students as they develop into sensitive and sophisticated future leaders, with a nuanced understanding of complex local, regional, and international issues. Everything we do focuses on providing the highest level of programming excellence for our students based on the following pillars:

Academics

Our programs are academically challenging with classes taught to a high standard by local professors and experts in the field. Courses provide a structured blend of classroom and field-based learning.

Insider Access

Our students interact with social entrepreneurs, artists, business leaders, policymakers, and health practitioners, learning directly from people who are both making change and preserving traditions.

BEIJING

XI’AN

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SHANGHAI

Cultural Immersion

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On-Site Support & Staff

Housing arrangements foster integration into the host culture, while co-curricular activities and field study trips introduce students to people and places they would not otherwise see.

Our programs are designed and administered by a team of study abroad and regional experts that include our Advisory Committee members and program staff in the U.S. and Asia.

Pre-Departure Services

Health & Safety

We are committed to offering superior pre-departure services that prepare students to make the most of their experience abroad—academically, experientially, and personally.

Through staff training, continuous monitoring, and ongoing assessment, the Alliance ensures that our programs provide the highest quality of care, oversight, and due diligence with regard to student health and safety abroad.

“Having studied in China, I can’t look at that Shanghai skyline and not see a symbol for China’s economic growth and transformation into a first-world superpower. I can’t help but feel that I’m a part of the future here, that I’m part of something very special. To be able to talk intelligently about China from a social, political, or economic standpoint after just a semester of study feels to me like a real accomplishment.” — Michael Gladstone Cornell University

Arrival Services & Orientation

After greeting students at the airport, we begin every program with a multi-day orientation that introduces their new home and equips them with important information to support their goals for the term.

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SHANGHAI

21st Century City n Intensive Chinese Language n International Business in China n Summer in Shanghai n

“My favorite moments in China are just chatting with taxi drivers, or the old ladies who are willing to teach me tai chi in the mornings, or the people who are just curious to know something about life in my country. Chinese is one of the more rewarding languages Westerners can study. It’s just awesome how people actually appreciate your efforts at learning their language, even if your Chinese isn’t even that good.” — Kari-Elle Brown Amherst College

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In the last century Shanghai has experienced exponential growth from its origins as a colonial trading port to a bustling international metropolis and global financial hub. As one of the world’s largest and fastest growing cities intricately connected to global flows of commodities and people, this home of China’s first free trade zone attracts an international population with its fastpaced industry and cosmopolitan vibe. Both a laboratory and model of urbanization, Shanghai also represents the enormous environmental, economic, and social challenges that are mirrored regionally, nationally, and globally. With a rapidly growing population, rising lifestyle expectations, and continuing industrial production, Shanghai serves as an ideal field of study for students wishing to immerse themselves in Chinese language and society, study currents of international trade and finance, or explore questions of sustainability and urbanization.

Program Center Our program center in Shanghai is located within a short distance of student housing and classrooms on the campus of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE). The campus neighborhood is lined with numerous small shops and cafés to serve the student population. Students can also take advantage of nearby malls, diverse Chinese and international restaurants, and subway access into the heart of Shanghai and the iconic Bund.

Housing Alliance students live in shared apartments with local Chinese university students. In addition to serving as informal language partners, these Chinese roommates introduce Alliance students to Shanghai and help them to progress swiftly in their language acquisition, while also creating opportunities for cross-cultural friendship and exchange. All students in the Intensive Chinese Language program live with a host family, and gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese family dynamics and traditions through sharing meals and participating in other family activities.

Co-curricular Activities Students participate in frequent co-curricular initiatives designed to enhance language acquisition and cultural fluency. These activities may include: • Exploring Shanghai’s Urban Planning

Center and the Pudong financial district • Understanding Shanghainese culinary

traditions through cooking workshops with local master chefs • Visiting international manufacturing facil-

ities such as Volkswagen and Shanghai Baosteel Group Corporation • Interviewing small business owners at the

South Bund Fabric Market • Examining local agriculture and farming

industries in the far-reaching rural communities of Shanghai By taking learning outside the classroom and engaging students on-site, Alliance programs bring together the best of both academic and experiential dimensions of study abroad.

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SHANGHAI

21ST CENTURY CITY

Field Study Trip

Our 21st Century City program examines the history of Shanghai, its process of rapid urbanization, and China’s interface with the West in this dynamic Asian center.

A week-long field study trip exposes students to China’s social, economic, and geographic diversity in destinations such as Yunnan or Qinghai Province. Students explore ethnic and linguistic variations that lend greater nuance and context to their understanding of Shanghai.

Semester Courses REQUIRED

(9 hours/week, 6 credits total)

INTENSIVE CHINESE LANGUAGE

No prior language study is required. All courses emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Nine levels are offered, beginning through advanced.

For students whose primary goal is Chinese language acquisition, this program consists of full-immersion language instruction and a language pledge, so students make rapid gains in their language skills. Students must complete two semesters of Chinese prior to arrival.

The following courses are taught in English and meet for 3 class hours per week:

Semester Courses

CHIN 100-600 Chinese Language

REQUIRED

(3 credits) SOCI 260 Chinese Society in the 21st Century

All students complete a capstone research project as part of this course. ELECTIVES: CHOOSE TWO*

(3 credits each, 6 credits total) *subject to availability and minimum enrollment ECON 370 Opening and Reform: China’s Economic Development Since 1978 HIST 310 Pearl of the Orient: Shanghai’s

REQUIRED

Economics

All courses emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening and include opportunities for practical application outside the classroom. Seven levels are offered, intermediate through advanced.

International Business Internship Political Science Sociology Urban Studies

Students may take one course in English: OPTIONAL

(3 credits)

All students complete a capstone research project as part of this course.

URBN 390 Urban Planning

ACADEMICS

CHIN 200-600 Chinese Language

IAFF 340 Sino-U.S. Relations: Superpower and Realignment

SOCI 265 Contemporary Urban Culture

15–18 (Semester)

Chinese Language

SOCI 260 Chinese Society in the 21st Century

State, Party, People

CREDIT HOURS

(20 hours/week, 15 credits total)

Colonial History

POLS 350 Contemporary Chinese Politics:

SEMESTER SNAPSHOT

Field Study Trip Students are provided an opportunity to practice their language skills outside of cosmopolitan Shanghai through a week-long field study trip, during which they gain a richly textured sense of the many realities and language inflections that exist in China.

HOUSING Apartments with Chinese roommates or homestays

LANGUAGE Chinese and English

FIELD STUDY TRIP Destinations such as Qinghai or Guangdong Province

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN CHINA

“My coworkers at my internship are so friendly and helpful. I’ve noticed a few differences thus far between doing business in China compared to in the USA. For example, answering a phone call during the middle of a meeting or presentation is not shocking. The Chinese think that if it is important enough to make a phone call about, they will answer it. Then a coworker got married, and I was able to understand the wedding customs that I saw at my office. I am so glad that the things we are learning in class can be carried over to my workplace and even just everyday life!” — Katie Anderson Marietta College

Offering electives and internships focused on international business, this program offers unparalleled opportunities to explore China’s rapidly changing business environment and the global networks in which it plays an ever more strategic role. Students must complete one business course and one economics course, or two economics courses, prior to arrival.

Semester Courses REQUIRED

(9 hours/week, 6 credits) CHIN 100–600 Chinese Language

No prior language study is required. All courses emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Nine levels are offered, beginning through advanced. The following courses are taught in English and meet for 3 class hours per week: REQUIRED

(3 credits) ECON 360 China: Economic Giant

All students complete a capstone research project as part of this course. ELECTIVES: CHOOSE TWO*

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(3 credits each, 6 credits total) *subject to availability and minimum enrollment CHIN 320 / CHIN 322 Business Chinese I/II ECON 371 / FINC 370 International Money

and Finance

ECON 380 International Trade: A Chinese Perspective INTS 380 Internship MGMT 390 Managing Enterprises in China MKTG 390 China as a Global Market

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Internships Students with at least three semesters of Chinese may apply for an internship. Interns are placed in Chinese and foreign-owned companies, research institutes, NGOs, or media and art studios for a minimum of 120 hours. Supervised by a faculty advisor, students participate in an internship seminar that requires a paper and oral presentation. Examples of past placements include: • Pactera Technology International Ltd.,

an IT and software development consulting firm • Merck Chemicals China, a global

chemical company producing cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biotech products • Forte, Inc., a real estate subsidiary of

Shanghai’s largest privately owned company • Image Tunnel, an art studio devoted to

recording Shanghai’s urban transformation and promoting its culture • Lollytogs Apparel Group, the Shanghai

branch of an American garment design and manufacturing company • Rieck Henco International Transportation

Co., Ltd., an international transportation and logistics company

Field Study Trip The week-long field study trip to Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong Province allows students to deepen their understanding of investment and financial service industries influencing economic development in China. Anchored by two former colonial trading ports, the Pearl River Delta plays a leading role in China’s economic growth. Students visit the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, witness local advancements in infrastructure, and explore various manufacturing centers.

SHANGHAI

SUMMER IN SHANGHAI

Intensive Language Option

Our Summer in Shanghai program allows students to benefit from this cosmopolitan city’s many resources over the course of eight weeks. Students may focus on immersion in Chinese language or within a Chinese workplace, contextualized through the study of contemporary Chinese society and economy.

For students whose primary goal is Chinese language acquisition, the Intensive Chinese Language option requires 21 hours of full-immersion language instruction per week and a language pledge that requires students to speak only Chinese, so students make rapid gains in their language skills. Students must complete two semesters of Chinese prior to arrival.

Summer Courses REQUIRED: CHOOSE ONE

(3 credits, taught in English) SOCI 260 Chinese Society in the 21st Century ECON 360 China: Economic Giant IMMERSION EXPERIENCE: CHOOSE ONE

(12 hours/week, 6 credits) CHIN 100–600 Chinese Language

No prior language study is required. All courses emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Nine levels are offered, beginning through advanced. (30+ hours/week, 6 credits) INTS 380 Internship

Students who select an internship are matched to Chinese and foreign-owned companies, research institutes, NGOs, or media and art studios across Shanghai for a minimum of 225 hours. Internships are supervised by a faculty advisor and designed to accommodate a variety of language levels and academic or professional interests, though placements may vary according to each student’s Chinese language proficiency. Students also participate in an internship seminar that requires a paper and oral presentation.

REQUIRED

SUMMER SNAPSHOT

(21 hours/week, 9 credits) CHIN 200-600 Chinese Language

All courses emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening and include opportunities for practical application outside the classroom. Seven levels are offered, intermediate through advanced.

Field Study Trip A five-day field study trip exposes students to China’s social, economic, and geographic diversity outside of the international megacity of Shanghai. Destinations may include Nanjing, Suzhou, Qufu, or Beijing. Due to the full-time professional commitment and shortened term, Summer in Shanghai students enrolled in an internship do not participate in the field study trip.

CREDIT HOURS 9 (Summer)

ACADEMICS Chinese Language Economics Internship Sociology

HOUSING Apartments with Chinese roommates or homestays

LANGUAGE Chinese and English

FIELD STUDY TRIP Nearby destinations such as Nanjing or Suzhou

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BEIJING

Popular Culture and Social Change n Intensive Chinese Language n Summer in Beijing n

Beijing’s place at the forefront of Chinese popular culture and social change has deeply influenced new generations of Chinese and has profoundly shaped their views of the world. The city’s immense scale reinforces the richness of themes that students can explore in their daily lives.

“I am blown away by the experience that I am having here in Beijing. I have a language partner whom I meet with three times a week to speak Chinese, although we often meet for much longer than our required hours because we always have a great time talking with one another. I have yet to have a day that isn’t incredibly interesting and a ridiculously good time.” — Levi Dantzinger University of Minnesota

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An ancient seat of government, China’s capital city has emerged today as an epicenter for contemporary visual and performing arts that spreads them into the mainstream urban population. Also the center of China’s rock n’ roll universe, Beijing leads the country in its cutting-edge evolution of architecture and fashion design, which create new cultural possibilities and reflect larger-scale changes in China as a whole.

Program Center Our program center in Beijing is located within a short distance of student housing and classrooms on the campus of Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). The vibrant university neighborhood of the Haidian District is lined with small coffee shops and bookstores. Minutes from campus, students find themselves in the heart of Wudaokou, surrounded by grocery stores, Chinese and foreign restaurants, and a large shopping mall and movie theater.

Housing Alliance students live in on-campus housing with other Alliance students and are paired with local Chinese students who serve as language partners. While promoting language acquisition, these language partners also provide a unique window into popular culture and social change in Beijing.

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All students in the Intensive Chinese Language program live with a host family and gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese family dynamics and traditions through sharing meals and participating in other family activities. Some Popular Culture and Social Change students may also be eligible for the homestay option.

Co-curricular Activities Students participate in frequent co-curricular initiatives designed to enhance their language acquisition and cultural fluency. These activities may include: • Attending exclusive film screenings with

local directors and screenwriters • Exploring Beijing factory district-turned-

thriving art community, 798 • Engaging local residents through

dumpling-making in Houhai’s ancient hutong district, or alley communities • Training with masters in traditional

martial arts such as kung fu and tai chi • Interviewing experts at Beijing’s premier

art institution with Chinese faculty guides By taking learning outside the classroom and engaging students on-site, Alliance programs bring together the best of both academic and experiential dimensions of study abroad.

BEIJING

POPULAR CULTURE AND SOCIAL CHANGE Our Popular Culture and Social Change program offers students engaging coursework in the arts, media, and political culture, along with insider access to the currents driving contemporary Chinese society.

Semester Courses REQUIRED

(9 hours/week, 6 credits) CHIN 100-600 Chinese Language

(3 credits) SOCI 260 Contemporary Culture

and Social Change in China

All students complete a capstone research project as part of this course. ELECTIVES: CHOOSE TWO*

(3 credits each, 6 credits total) *subject to availability and minimum enrollment ARCH 391 Traditional to Cutting-Edge

Architecture

ARTH 370 Contemporary Visual Arts FADN 355 Semiotics of Fashion and Design FILM 360 Contemporary China through Film FILM 380 Documentary Film IAFF 370 Introduction to Chinese

Foreign Policy

INTS 380 Internship MUSC 365 Pop, Rock, Folk, and the Contemporary Chinese Music Scene THTR 375 Contemporary Performing Arts

Students may choose either the internship or documentary film course, but due to time constraints may not enroll in both options.

organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war • Huiling Community Services, a charitable

SEMESTER SNAPSHOT CREDIT HOURS 15-18 (Semester)

ACADEMICS Chinese Language Documentary Film Film Studies Fine Arts International Affairs

organization helping mentally challenged individuals

Internship

• Peking University International Economic

Sociology

Law Institute, a research think-tank servicing multinational corporations and organizations • American Chamber of Commerce, a non-

profit organization representing 1,200 U.S. companies doing business in China • International Union for Conservation of

Nature, the world’s largest non-profit global network addressing environmental issues • Modern Sky, a music company that orga-

nizes rock and electronic music festivals

Music

HOUSING Dorms or Homestays

LANGUAGE Chinese and English

FIELD STUDY TRIP Destinations such as Yunnan or Qinghai Province

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“At the end of our field study trip to Yunnan Province, I searched for words to describe what I experienced. I found this part of China to be ethnically diverse because many of the country’s 56 recognized ethnic groups reside there. From tropical Xishuangbanna to stunning Tiger Leaping Gorge, this region is rich in culture and valuable for anyone studying abroad who wishes to develop an educated profile about China’s profound historical significance.” — Maurice Chavarry University of South Alabama

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Documentary Film

INTENSIVE CHINESE LANGUAGE

The documentary film course allows students to conduct and present research through a visual rather than a written medium. Working closely with a faculty member and film scholar, students are trained in the art and technique of documentary filmmaking. For all majors; no film background is required.

For students whose primary goal is Chinese language acquisition, the Intensive Chinese Language program requires 20 hours of full-immersion language instruction per week and a language pledge, so students make rapid gains in their language skills. Students must complete two semesters of Chinese prior to arrival.

Introductory classes during the semester provide students with a basic foundation in the theory and history of documentary film and teach them to develop critical skills in documentary film language, camera technique, and the craft of post-production. These sessions, complemented by various field exercises, equip students with the skills needed to produce a short film on their selected subject area.

Semester Courses

Field Study Trip

Students may take one course in English:

A week-long field study trip exposes students to China’s social, economic, and geographic diversity in destinations such as Yunnan or Qinghai Provinces. Students explore ethnic and linguistic variations, identify compelling differences between urban and rural life, and investigate the interplay of traditional and modern that offer unique insight into social, ethnic, and cultural currents that inform and animate life in the capital city.

REQUIRED

(20 hours/week, 15 credits) CHIN 200-600 Chinese Language

All courses emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening and include opportunities for practical application outside the classroom. Seven levels are offered, intermediate through advanced.

OPTIONAL

(3 credits) SOCI 260 Contemporary Culture

and Social Change in China

All students complete a capstone research project as part of this course.

Field Study Trip Intensive Chinese Language students are provided an opportunity to practice their language skills outside of metropolitan Beijing through a week-long field study trip, during which they gain a richly textured sense of the many realities and language inflections that exist in China.

BEIJING

SUMMER IN BEIJING

Intensive Language Option

Our Summer in Beijing program runs for eight weeks and offers students the opportunity to focus on immersion in Chinese language or within a Chinese workplace, contextualized through the study of contemporary Chinese culture and society.

Summer Courses REQUIRED

(3 credits) SOCI 260 Contemporary Culture and

Social Change in China

IMMERSION EXPERIENCE: CHOOSE ONE

(12 hours/week, 6 credits) CHIN 100–600 Chinese Language

Students who select an internship are matched to Chinese and foreign-owned companies, research institutes, NGOs, or media and art studios across Beijing for a minimum of 225 hours. Internships are supervised by a faculty advisor and designed to accommodate a variety of language levels and academic or professional interests, though placements may vary according to each student’s Chinese language proficiency. Students also participate in an internship seminar that requires a paper and oral presentation.

REQUIRED

SUMMER SNAPSHOT

(21 hours/week, 9 credits) CHIN 200-600 Chinese Language

All courses emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening and include opportunities for practical application outside the classroom. Seven levels are offered, intermediate through advanced.

Field Study Trip A five-day field study trip exposes students to China’s social, economic, and geographic diversity outside of the capital city. Destinations may include Qingdao or Xi’an. Due to the full-time professional commitment and shortened term, Summer in Beijing students enrolled in an internship do not participate in the field study trip.

CREDIT HOURS 9 (Summer)

ACADEMICS Chinese Language Internship Sociology

HOUSING Dorms or Homestays

LANGUAGE Chinese and English

FIELD STUDY TRIP Destinations such as Qingdao or Xi’an

See examples of past internship placements listed under the Popular Culture and Social Change semester program.

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XI’AN n

Xi’an and the Silk Road

An ancient imperial capital and eastern terminus of the Silk Road, Xi’an has long been an important crossroads for people from throughout China, Central Asia, and the Middle East, and thus a melting pot of diverse ethnic identities and religious beliefs.

“I love China. I’m not sure when that happened. For the first month, I thought that I would never fit in. Thought that there was just so much Chinese to learn that I would never make progress. Thought that I wouldn’t meet people and see the real China. But at some point, I got through enough of the language barrier to function. To make friends. To learn how to walk through crowds and cross streets. I’ve built routines and made friends and found a place in Xi’an.” — Kaedi Love University of Tulsa

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Home to the spectacular Terra Cotta Warriors, this modern capital of Shaanxi Province is home to eight million people—a thriving metropolis with a lively underground music and arts scene, and a booming aerospace, telecommunications, and software hub. Still defined by its ancient walls, Muslim Quarter, and position on the cusp of China’s interior, Xi’an offers students immersion in a city that is both unique within China and representative of it.

Program Center Our program center in Xi’an is located within a short distance of student housing and classrooms on the lush green campus of Shaanxi Normal University (SNU). The neighborhood is conveniently situated on the city’s #2 subway line and close to the historic Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the eye-catching Xi’an TV Tower. Minutes from campus, students can practice bargaining in Chinese in the bustling downtown markets or take a break for bubble tea and signature Shaanxi noodles with new friends.

Housing Fostering ongoing immersion and exchange, Alliance students live on-campus in shared apartments with local Chinese university students. In addition to serving as informal language partners, these Chinese roommates offer Alliance students unique perspectives on Xi’an as a city, its ethnic and religious diversity, and its role in Chinese history.

its Great Mosque, led by a local Muslim historian • Visiting the studio of Pan Xiaoling to

learn the basics of folk painting and the Chinese folk painting movement • Exploring the Han Dynasty Terra Cotta

Warriors with an Alliance professor • Volunteering to teach English to local

Chinese kindergarten students • Climbing Huashan, one of China’s Five

Great Mountains with a long history of religious significance for Taoists By taking learning outside the classroom and engaging students on-site, Alliance programs bring together the best of both academic and experiential dimensions of study abroad.

XI’AN

XI’AN AND THE SILK ROAD

Field Study Trip

The Xi’an and the Silk Road program allows students to explore the historical confluences of geography, ethnicity, and religion in a city that is proudly distinct from the coastal megacities and quintessentially Chinese.

An exhilarating two-week field study trip takes students out of the classroom and off the beaten path. The academic itinerary follows the ancient Silk Road into far western China and introduces students first-hand to many of the historic trading, religious, and artistic sites that they learn about in the core course.

Semester Courses REQUIRED

(9 class hours/week, 6 credits) CHIN 100-600 Chinese Language

(3 credits) ANTH 350 The Silk Road Yesterday and Today

All students complete a capstone research project as part of this course. ELECTIVES: CHOOSE TWO*

(3 credits each, 6 credits total) *subject to availability and minimum enrollment ANTH 370 Ethnicity and Identity in Northwestern China CHIN 321 Specialized Chinese Language

Beginning in Gansu Province, students visit the historic Silk Road hub of Dunhuang and its Mogao Caves with Buddhist murals. Out of the city, students ride camels through the Gobi Desert at Singing Sand Dunes. Continuing into Xinjiang Province, students explore Lake Karakul and stay in a Uighur village near the capital, Urumqi. An ancient Buddhist city-state and major Silk Road junction, Kuqa, is another important destination students visit near the end of their journey. This city is home to the Kizil 1000 Buddha Caves and Tianshan Shenmi Grand Canyon and boasts a Grand Bazaar active in Silk Road trade for centuries.

SEMESTER SNAPSHOT CREDIT HOURS 15 (Semester)

ACADEMICS Anthropology Chinese Language History Literature Religious Studies

HOUSING Dorms with Chinese roommates

LANGUAGE Chinese and English

HIST 375 Center of the World: Thirteen

Dynasties of Xi’an as Imperial Capital

LITR 260 Classical to Contemporary

Chinese Literature

FIELD STUDY TRIP Silk Road Exploration in Gansu and Xinjiang Provinces

RELG 330 Islamic Studies RELG 340 Religion and Community in China

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Take the Next Step Follow these five steps in order to determine which Alliance program is the best fit for you, and then make study abroad a reality!

SELECT YOUR PROGRAM

It’s important to find the right program to help you meet your personal and academic goals. Reach out to current or past Alliance students to hear more about their experiences!

SHANGHAI

CONSIDER FINANCIAL AID

Study abroad doesn’t have to be expensive! It’s important to plan ahead and talk to your campus financial aid office. Visit the Alliance website to learn about our need-based scholarships and more funding opportunities!

• 21st Century City • Intensive Chinese Language • International Business • Summer in Shanghai

Program Fees

BEIJING

Program fees are published on the Alliance website at www.allianceglobaled.org. Scholarships are available for all programs and terms based on financial need.

• Popular Culture and Social Change • Intensive Chinese Language • Summer in Beijing

What’s Included

XI’AN

The program price includes tuition and fees, housing, pre-departure materials, guidance on applying for a visa, orientation, cell phone, weekly activities, field study trip and/or long weekend trip varying by term and program, textbooks, the services of a full-time resident staff, and medical and evacuation insurance. Visit our website for a breakdown of estimated additional expenses.

• Xi’an and the Silk Road

BEIJING – DELHI • Power, Politics, and Population

TALK TO YOUR STUDY ABROAD ADVISOR

Once you’ve selected a program, make an appointment with your study abroad advisor on campus to discuss the credit transfer and degree requirements that will help you determine the best time for study abroad in your college career.

2015 Program Dates

Transcripts

Spring — January/February to May/June Summer — mid-June to mid-August Fall — late August to mid-December

Transcripts are issued by Butler University, based on grade reports from host institutions.

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ADMINISTRATION

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Shannon Cates Executive Director

The Alliance’s online application portal is ready when you are! Don’t forget to ask if your campus has an earlier deadline or additional requirements.

Han Bing Director for China Programs CHINA ADVISORY COMMITTEE Adrian Beaulieu Dean of International Studies Providence College

Application Deadlines Summer — March 1 Fall — April 15 Spring — November 1 Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible to apply. The Alliance operates on a rolling admission basis. Visit our website for application instructions and requirements.

Hu Lung-Hua Professor of Chinese Brown University

PREPARE FOR DEPARTURE

Once you’ve confirmed your place in an Alliance program, it’s time to start planning! Our Student Services Managers will share how to apply for your student visa, when to buy your plane tickets, and what to pack for study abroad.

Manfred Keil, Ph.D. Professor of Economics Claremont McKenna College Charles Laughlin, Ph.D. Professor of East Asian Studies Director, East Asia Center University of Virginia David Lux, Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Bryant University Sue Mennicke Associate Dean for International Programs Franklin and Marshall College Wang Peng Professor of Chinese Georgetown University Wang Ying, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Asian Studies Mount Holyoke College Carolyn Watson Field Director, Northeast Region IFSA-Butler

BEIJING–DELHI (two countries, one semester)

Power, Politics, and Population China and India are increasingly commanding global attention as rising economic powerhouses and strategic partners. Their rapid growth provides the foundation for the Power, Politics, and Population program. Through the lens of their capital cities, Beijing and Delhi, students examine the regional and international power dynamics, domestic politics, and population pressures that are shaping these nations’ ascendance on the world stage.

With eight weeks in each country, this 15-credit semester program features a comparative core course and four countryspecific courses, a rich slate of co-curricular field-based activities, and unparalleled insider access to the people and institutions driving change in these Asian superpowers. Visit the Alliance website at www.allianceglobaled.org/beijing-delhi to explore this unique opportunity!

The Alliance recognizes the following students who contributed photography to this publication: Kayden Bui (University of St. Thomas), Nicole Chen (Bentley University), Anthony Dodge (University of Minnesota), Hannah Lee (University of North Dakota), Ralston Louie (Williams College), Kaedi Love (University of Tulsa), Sanjna Punja (Northeastern University), Alvin Wong (Bentley University), and Alexandra Zink (Bates College).

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